History
The MTS Centre is an indoor sports arena and entertainment venue located at 300 Portage Avenue in downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The arena is the home of the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League and the Jets' American Hockey League affiliate, the Manitoba Moose. The MTS Centre stands on the former Eaton's site and is owned and operated by True North Sports & Entertainment. The 440,000 square feet building was constructed at a cost of $133.5 million CAD. It opened on November 16, 2004, replacing the since-demolished Winnipeg Arena. It has a capacity of 15,294 for hockey and 16,345 for concerts. Originally known as the True North Centre during its planning and construction stages, its naming rights are owned by Manitoba Telecom Services. With the bankruptcy of the iconic Eaton's retailer, the famed store that was originally constructed 1899 in Winnipeg was emptied in late 2001.Various alternative uses for the building (including residential condominiums) were suggested, but ultimately the arena was deemed to be the most viable and beneficial to the city's struggling downtown by Winnipeg Mayor Glen Murray and True North. After a small, but emotional resistance to losing the Western Canadian landmark Eaton's building by some locals and the Save the Eaton's Coalition, which inspired a "group hug" of the "Big Store" by a reported 180 people in 2001, the store was demolished in 2002 to make way for the new entertainment complex.
Team: Winnipeg Jets
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Opening: 1995
Capacity: 15,294
Tickets
345 Graham Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3C 5S6, Canada
The Main Box Office / Will Call is located at street level at the corner of Portage Avenue and Donald Street in the main lobby (Gate 1)
Box Office Hours:
Monday to Friday: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Sunday and Holidays: Closed
Individual tickets for all MTS Centre events may be purchased at the MTS Centre Box Office, by calling Ticketmaster at 1-855-985-5000, online at www.ticketmaster.ca or by visiting any Ticketmaster outlet.
MTS Centre
How to get there?
Lots 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 can all access MTS Centre via downtown Winnipeg’s public walkway system, an added bonus on cold winter nights. There are also many surface lots and street parking available throughout the downtown region.
Parking rates vary depending on events, but range anywhere from $5.00 to $15.00 for an evening.
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From the Airport travel East on Wellington Avenue.
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Turn Right onto King Edward (Route 90 South).
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Turn Left onto Ellice Avenue.
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Turn Right onto Donald Street and travel one block South.
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The MTS Centre’s main entrance is on the corner of Donald Street and Portage Avenue.
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Trans Canada Highway 1 East becomes Portage Avenue (Route 85 East).
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Continue East on Portage Avenue into Downtown Winnipeg.
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The MTS Centre is located on Portage Avenue between Hargrave Street and Donald Street.
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Highway 75 becomes Pembina Highway (Route 42 North).
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Continue North on Pembina Hwy upon entering city limits.
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Pembina Hwy turns into Donald Street and then Smith Street as you cross the Donald Street Bridge and enter the Downtown area.
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Turn Left onto Portage Avenue and travel one block West.
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The MTS Centre’s main entrance is on the corner of Donald Street and Portage Avenue.
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Trans Canada Highway 1 West becomes Fermor Avenue (Route 135 West)
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Fermor turns into Dunkirk Drive (Route 62 North).
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Continue North on Route 62 North which turns into Osborne Street and then Memorial Blvd.
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Turn Right onto Portage Avenue and travel five blocks East.
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The MTS Centre is located on Portage Avenue between Hargrave Street and Donald Street.
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From the Perimeter Hwy East turn South on Main Street (Route 52 South).
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Continue South on Main Street into Downtown Winnipeg.
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Turn Right onto Portage Avenue and travel four blocks West.
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The MTS Centre is located on Portage Avenue between Donald Street and Hargrave Street.
LOT 1 – PORTAGE PLACE
A large indoor, heated parkade is available below Portage Place. There are two entrances to this parkade, just off Vaughan Street and another off Carlton Street.
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From Portage Avenue, turn North onto Vaughan Street (first street to the West of Portage Place). The parkade entrance will be on your right-hand side.
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Arriving from the North, travel South on Carlton Street. The parkade entrance will be on your right-hand side, just before you hit Portage Avenue.
LOT 2 – MTS CENTRE/CITYPLACE
Travel North on Hargrave Street towards MTS Centre. Just as you cross over Graham Avenue, Cityplace Lot 1, a multi-story parkade, is available on your left-hand side.
LOT 3 – TAVERN / GRAHAM AVE – CITYPLACE FLAT LOT
Travel North on Hargrave Street towards MTS Centre. Just before you cross over Graham Avenue, Cityplace Flat Lot, a single level paved lot is available on your left-hand side.
LOT 4 – CITYPLACE
Travel North on Hargrave Street towards MTS Centre. Just as you pass the south entrance to Cityplace Shopping Centre/Boston Pizza, Cityplace parkade, a multi-story parkade, is available on your right-hand side. (connected to Cityplace Shopping Centre)
LOT 5 – MILLENNIUM LIBRARY
The indoor, heated parkade below the Millennium Library has two entrances off either Donald Street or Smith Street:
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Coming from the North, head South on Donald Street. As you pass over Graham Avenue, the entrance to the parkade is on your left-hand side, just past the main entrance to the Millenium Library.
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Arriving from the South, head North on Smith Street. As you pass over St. Mary Avenue, the parkade entrance will be on your left-hand side, just past the Millenium Library park.
LOT 6 – WINNIPEG SQUARE
Winnipeg Square offers a large heated, indoor parkade within walking distance of MTS Centre. Arriving from the South, head North on Fort Street. Just as you cross Graham Avenue, the parkade entrance will be on your right-hand side.
Winnipeg Transit has up to 58 routes servicing MTS Centre, however some routes may not operate at all times or for all events.
These routes go to and from all events at MTS Centre:
10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 33, 38, 44, 45, 47, 55, 60, 66, 160, 162/170
These routes may not operate at all times – please confirm your trip plans:
1, 2, 3, 21, 22, 24, 28, 30, 31, 32, 35, 37, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 46, 48, 49, 50, 53, 54, 56, 57, 58, 59, 61, 64, 65, 67, 68, 99, 137, 161, 163, 180, 181, 183
Get the info before you go!
For detailed trip information, including printable maps, and fare information, visit www.winnipegtransit.com or call 311.
Schedule
Seating Map
To get a real life view of your seat at MTS Center click the link below.
Resturants Nearby
There are many places to eat near the center! Click on the map below and explore your options.
Hotels
There are many places to stay near the center! Click on the map below and explore your options.