SaskTel Centre, Sports arena in Saskatoon, Canada
SaskTel Centre is an arena in Saskatoon's North Industrial area, north of the airport. Its long facade has a pale tan concrete upper band with dark blue lettering reading "CREDIT UNION CENTRE", a recessed strip of glass panels below, and a lower level of windows and dark entrance doors. It seats 15,195, the largest arena in Saskatchewan.
The facility opened in 1988 as Saskatchewan Place and underwent expansions that increased its capacity over the following decades. It was renamed SaskTel Centre in 2014 following a naming rights agreement.
The arena is called Co-op Field at SaskTel Centre during Saskatchewan Rush lacrosse games, a naming arrangement with Saskatoon Co-op made in 2017. The Rush moved from Edmonton in 2016 and play National Lacrosse League home games here.
The venue is located north of downtown with ample parking facilities, making it easy to arrive by car. It's best to arrive early for major events to avoid long queues and find good parking spots.
The street leading into the arena's parking lot was renamed Bill Hunter Avenue in the early 2000s, honouring the promoter who pushed for an NHL team in Saskatoon. Many found it ironic, since Hunter had lobbied for the arena to be built near the old downtown Saskatoon Arena instead.
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