Sports & Special Events

Conveniently located downtown, just steps from the iconic Portage and Main intersection and The Forks, Blue Cross Park is a multi-use facility that’s home to the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball’s Winnipeg Goldeyes baseball team. With a seating capacity of 7,481, there’s not a bad seat in the house, while Blue Cross Park regularly hosts outdoor sporting events and entertainment shows, making it a versatile destination for a variety of experiences.

Boasting 50,000 square feet of family friendly space, RWC Buffalo Run is Winnipeg’s newest sports and wellness hub. The facility features professional-grade and flexible court spaces to support a wide range of sports and activities, featuring multi-use courts for pickleball, volleyball, badminton and basketball – including two dedicated FIBA-standard courts. It also contains a vast gym and fitness centre.

With 16 gorgeous Yonex courts all set in a spacious, lofty centre, C1|DK Badminton is the city’s best new badminton facility. Having opened in 2025, it offers lessons for beginners all the way to the staging of numerous tournaments throughout the year.

Located in the heart of downtown Winnipeg, Canada Life Centre is a 15,000+-seat arena and an exciting setting for sports, entertainment and special events. Home to the NHL’s Winnipeg Jets, AHL’s Manitoba Moose and CEBL’s Sea Bears, the venue offers a variety of spaces for gala dinners, conferences, trade shows, meetings, corporate gatherings and private functions. With premium food and beverage options, technical support and unique arena amenities, Canada Life Centre provides a versatile and memorable experience from intimate functions to large-scale events, all with the energy of a major league arena.

The Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex offers a variety of amenities for athletic training, recreation and events. The facility features a 186-metre indoor Mondo Sport Flex track, a large weight room equipped with Olympic free weights, a 16-station universal multi-gym, a cardio room and a multi-purpose room with mirrors. Outdoors, the facility includes a ¼-mile speed skating oval. Aquatic amenities include a 50-metre competitive pool, 1-, 3- and 5-metre diving boards, and a seven-lane, 25-metre lap area. The facility often hosts aquatics and speed skating events and is wheelchair accessible, providing versatile spaces for training, recreation and sporting activities.

Located in south St. Vital, Dakota Community Centre offers a variety of versatile spaces for sports, recreation and community events. The 60,000-square-foot Fieldhouse features a 30,000-square-foot hardwood court space for basketball, volleyball, pickleball and badminton, along with a 200-metre, three-lane track and space for yoga. The Jumpstart Community Rink is a full-sized, fully accessible multi-season ice rink that can also accommodate four regulation beach volleyball courts. The 95,000-square-foot Jonathan Toews Sportsplex features two full-sized indoor ice rinks, a gymnasium, weight room, strength training facility, canteen, skate shop, nursery school and multipurpose spaces for a range of activities.

Six hundred-forty acres of pristine prairie, aspen forest and North America’s largest urban bison herd can all be encountered at this oasis in south Winnipeg. In summer, feel the wind in your hair canoeing or sailing its lakes. In fall, savour a farm-to-table meal as migrating birds fill the sky and descend on the wetlands at sunset. In winter, go cross-country skiing and snowshoeing on its many trails, then catch some speed on the Richardson Rrrun toboggan slide. The new Buffalo Crossing facility –– Canada’s greenest new building –– contains the Nature Nook store, event spaces and views of Muir Lake.

One of the city’s most charming spots, the Tudor-designed Grantie Curling Club brings “a little bit of England” on the Assiniboine River just across the bridge from Osborne Village. The present building was constructed in 1912, but the Granite Club dates to its formation in 1880, being the oldest curling club in Western Canada. Today, the club offers nine sheets, a restaurant and lounge, and the prestige of having produced many Brier and World Champions at this facility known as “The Mother Club.”

Located just off Perimeter Highway West, the Hockey for All Centre is a 177,000-square-foot multi-purpose facility recognized as a Hockey Canada Centre of Excellence. It serves as the training facility for the National Hockey League’s Winnipeg Jets and American Hockey League’s Manitoba Moose. The centre features four NHL-size sheets of ice, an off-ice high-performance training centre, restaurant services, conference rooms and pro shop. Open year-round, the facility offers 1,350 seats for spectators in its largest arena. With its combination of ice surfaces, training amenities and event spaces, the Hockey for All Centre supports a variety of events.

Located on the west side of Winnipeg, just 25 minutes from the city centre, the John Blumberg Softball Complex features seven softball diamonds with rapid subsurface drainage, providing superior all-weather playing conditions. The natural turf fields are equipped with outfield fences, regulation-size backstops and team dugouts, offering a well-equipped setting for softball events and activities. Its combination of natural turf fields, drainage and dedicated softball amenities makes the John Blumberg Softball Complex a versatile outdoor venue for softball in Winnipeg, with convenient access from the city centre.

La Barrière Park offers opportunities to enjoy the outdoors throughout the year. In summer, visitors can canoe, fish, hike and bike while exploring the park and its surroundings. During winter, the park provides cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Nature tours are also available by reservation, providing another way to experience and explore the park. Whether you’re looking for outdoor activities on the water, trails to explore or winter recreation, Barriere Park offers a variety of ways to stay active and enjoy nature throughout the year.

Located in Winnipeg’s south end, Maple Grove is home to five full-size rugby pitches that can accommodate a wide variety of field sports and activities. The fields have been used for football, soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, disc sports, volleyball, cricket and dodgeball, making the park a versatile setting for sporting events. Four of the fields feature rugby posts, while the fifth is equipped with multi-use posts. With five full-size pitches and the flexibility to accommodate a range of sports, Maple Grove provides a spacious outdoor venue for teams, athletes and events requiring large playing surfaces in Winnipeg’s south end.

Located in St. James and greatly expanded in 202, Optimist Park now features a full-sized soccer pitch, a state-of-the-art playground, a parking lot and fencing in addition to its nine baseball diamonds, batting cage, canteen, picnic shelter and stands.

Winnipeg’s Pan Am Pool is one of the premier aquatic facilities in Canada, meeting international standards for hosting world-class aquatic events. The facility features two 50-metre pools, a full diving area, weight rooms, an aerobic studio and a walk/jog area, providing a range of spaces for aquatic activities, training and events. In 2018, Pan Am Pool received a $2.6-million upgrade that included replacing the facility’s ceiling, lighting and public address system. With its two 50-metre pools and full diving area serviced by seating for 2,300, Pan Am Pool is equipped to accommodate world-class events and a variety of training and recreational activities.

With 10 pickleball courts set in a cool dark design, along with extras like a tidy gym, a community room and pro shop, Picklr Winnipeg South is a premium indoor pickleball operation with a great location in Tuxedo Industrials amongst countless amenities. Locals can also find everything from memberships to leagues to tournaments and demos.

The city’s noted and historic cricket scene finally has the state-of-the-art facilities it deserves. With two newly redesigned full sized cricket pitches featuring new irrigation systems, along with new batting and bowling cages, the Manitoba Cricket Association (MCA) — which was established in 1937 –– can continue to boast some of the best facilities in Western Canada.

Located on the University of Manitoba campus, Princess Auto Stadium is more than a premier sports venue it’s a distinctive setting for meetings, conferences, receptions, dinners and major events. Home to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and University of Manitoba Bisons, the stadium features nearly 33,500 permanent seats and can accommodate more than 40,000 fans. It also features flexible function spaces designed to accommodate a variety of corporate events, from one-day meetings to multi-day conferences. With experience hosting events such as the FIFA Women’s World Cup and 112th Grey Cup, Princess Auto Stadium delivers an unforgettable event experience.

The Ralph Cantafio Soccer Complex, named after the father of modern soccer in Manitoba, features two synthetic outdoor soccer pitches with lights, and one grass field, all with bleacher seating for spectators. The complex includes a clubhouse with four dressing rooms, referee rooms, public washrooms and an open common area. Teams have access to fully covered shelters, lockers and a warm-up area behind the clubhouse. The complex was the main soccer venue for the 2017 Canada Summer Games and 2017 CIS Women’s Soccer Championship and was used by teams during the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

The RINK Training Centre is a 95,000-square-foot facility and one of the best fully integrated hockey training centres in Canada. This world-class facility is home to On-Ice Development for players and goalies, RINK Testify Performance, RINK Hockey Academy teams and more. The facility features programmable digital signage and flexible spaces designed to accommodate a variety of needs and events. With a capacity for 1,200 people, the RINK Training Centre can host numerous types of events with 10 fully serviceable dressing rooms, along with additional dry storage for equipment.

Seven Oaks Arena is a 102,700-square-foot facility featuring two NHL-size ice rinks and a raised spectator concourse. The arena offers tournament equipment storage areas, spacious unisex change rooms and a club change room suite. Additional amenities include a café and food court, administrative area, meeting rooms, restrooms, a walking track and an outdoor skate change area. A multi-purpose room provides space for fitness classes, as well as social, educational and cultural programming. With its combination of ice surfaces, spectator areas and community amenities, Seven Oaks Arena offers a versatile setting for sporting events, recreation, community activities and gatherings.

With $3.5-million in new additions including a universal and family change rooms, universally accessible washrooms, an enhanced public viewing lobby, a multipurpose meeting space, a teaching pool and Winnipeg’s first indoor spray pad, Seven Oaks Pool has all your aquatic needs covered. The main multi-lane pool also features diving platforms and boards, a waterslide, while more amenities include a kiddie pool and dry sauna.

The Susan Auch Oval is Winnipeg’s only long track speed skating oval and the largest ice-skating surface in the city. Named after Susan Auch, a Winnipeg-born Winter Olympics athlete, the outdoor oval measures 440 metres, or one quarter mile, and provides a dedicated space for long track speed skating. The oval has hosted both Canadian Senior and Junior Championships and is home to the Manitoba Speed Skating Association. As a venue with a history of hosting championship events, the Susan Auch Oval offers a dedicated setting for speed skating in Winnipeg.

Located in River Heights, Taylor Tennis Centre is Winnipeg’s premier indoor and outdoor tennis facility. It features 10 indoor and 5 outdoor clay courts, hosting match play, programming, leagues, lessons, socializing and events. The centre also features a pro shop and a licensed clubhouse.

The University of Manitoba offers a diverse range of athletic facilities for sporting events, training and gatherings. Venues include the Max Bell Centre, featuring the James Daly Fieldhouse with a 200-metre track and the Wayne Fleming Arena with an ice surface; the Investors Group Athletic Centre, with three international-size basketball and volleyball courts and retractable seating; and the Frank Kennedy Centre, featuring gymnasiums, multipurpose studios, courts, training spaces and the connected Joyce Fromson Pool. University Stadium features a 400-metre, eight-lane track and seating for up to 10,000 with temporary seats. Together, these facilities accommodate sporting events, championships, and more.

Located downtown on the University of Winnipeg campus, the Duckworth Centre and Axworthy Health and RecPlex offer versatile spaces for sporting events, festivals, fairs, markets, convocations and more. The Duckworth Centre features a three-court gymnasium with retractable bleachers, meeting rooms, classrooms, racquetball courts and a corporate suite overlooking the gymnasium. The Axworthy Health and RecPlex features a large multi-use artificial turf field, community gym, multi-purpose room, meeting room and lounge overlooking the field. The two facilities are connected by an indoor walkway, providing flexible spaces for local, provincial, national and international events throughout the University of Winnipeg campus.

Whittier Park is home to a baseball facility built in 1992. Located next to Fort Gibraltar, a reconstructed fur trade post and home to Western Canada’s largest winter festival, the park offers a unique setting for sporting events. The baseball facility features lights for evening games and a batting cage for practice. In 2017, Whittier Park hosted the Canada Summer Games and received upgrades to its dugouts, lights, irrigation, fencing and bleachers for the occasion. The park is also the longest continuously used cyclocross venue in Manitoba, offering a versatile setting for baseball and cycling events.

Winnipeg Soccer Federation North is a 163,000-square-foot indoor facility featuring FIFA-sized pitches and circular seating for 1,500 spectators. The facility includes 16 change rooms, a concession, pro shop and a meeting space on the second-floor mezzanine overlooking the fields. Designed for more than soccer, the facility can accommodate ultimate disc, baseball evaluation camps, touch football and rugby. With its spacious indoor pitches, spectator seating and range of amenities, Winnipeg Soccer Federation North offers a versatile setting for sporting events, training and activities. The facility provides space for both athletes and spectators across a variety of sports.

Winnipeg Soccer Federation South offers an indoor soccer experience designed to feel like playing outside on a perfect summer day. Its climate-controlled environment features a simulated grass field that provides a playing experience close to real grass while helping decrease turf burn and injuries. At 130,000 square feet, the facility is one of the largest clear-span buildings in North America. It houses a full-field playing surface measuring 210 by 328 feet under a nearly five-storey ceiling. Teams can play on the full field, or electronically lowered curtains can divide the space into quarter- or half-field formations.