07/22/2026
The vision of Scotia Place is becoming a reality right before our eyes. As we enter the homestretch and approach the official opening in the fall of 2027, construction continues to shape Calgary's skyline and help bring Calgary's Culture + Entertainment District to life.
Here are some highlights from the past year:
• July 2025 - 1,000+ cubic metres of concrete were poured for the first portion of the mezzanine and club level
• August 2025 - Mezzanine concrete reached 25% completion
• September 2025 - The main concourse began to take shape
• October 2025 - Steel installation began and the structure started to rise above ground level
• November 2025 - The steel structure expanded quickly, with main concourse steel wrapping the south and west sides of the main arena
• December 2025 - Upper-tier steel installation began on the south side
• January 2026 - Precast concrete installation began, offering a first glimpse of the future seating bowl in the main arena. Work also began on the new 6 Street S.E. Underpass.
• February 2026 - Upper seating areas continued to take form
• March 2026 - The first roof truss was installed
• April 2026 - Exterior building envelope and the first “cauldron” panels were installed on the south side of the building
• May 2026 – Crews began raising 14 Ave SE to improve future accessibility to the surrounding public plazas. Plus, the first structures were installed to support the future 6 Street S.E. Underpass.
• June 2026 – Steel was installed for the ESSO Community Arena main entrance and the steel structure was fully connected around the main bowl in Scotia Place.
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