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"Red!" Anthem Shout
During both national anthems, Flames fans loudly yell "RED!" whenever the word appears in the lyrics.
arena · Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Scotiabank Saddledome
“The Saddledome” · The Dome
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1983Opened
17,100Capacity
IndoorRoof
Artificial IceSurface
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The basics
About Scotiabank Saddledome
Iconic Calgary arena known for its saddle-shaped roof.
- Type
- arena
- Sports
- sport_lacrosse
- League
- NHL
- Nicknames
- The Saddledome, The Dome
- Location
- Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Time zone
- America/Edmonton
- Status
- active
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Landmarks, traditions & experiences
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Goal SongIconic
Ring of Fire Goal Song
Following every Flames goal, Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire" plays while fans sing the chorus.
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Pregame RitualIconic
Scorching Flamethrowers
After every Flames goal and player introductions, giant flames shoot from the scoreboard above center ice.
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Crowd ChantIconic
"Go Flames Go!" Chant
Thousands of fans clap in rhythm while chanting "Go Flames Go!" throughout the game.
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Historic displayIconic
Al MacInnis Legacy
Al MacInnis — Norris Trophy winner and the hardest slap shot in Flames history.
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Historic displayIconic
Battle of Alberta History
Battle of Alberta history — Flames vs Oilers for provincial hockey supremacy since the 1980s.
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Calgary Hockey History
Calgary hockey history — from the Atlanta Flames to C of Red and Western Canadian pride.
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Flames vs Canucks Rivalry
Flames vs Canucks rivalry — Pacific Northwest battles for Western supremacy.
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Flames vs Oilers Rivalry
Flames vs Oilers rivalry — the fiercest provincial rivalry in Canadian hockey.
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Hall of FameIconic
Forever A Flame Program
Forever A Flame — the highest honour for franchise legends at the Saddledome.
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Historic displayIconic
Franchise Timeline
Complete franchise timeline from Atlanta to Calgary, 1989, and the Iginla era.
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Greatest Flames Moments
The greatest moments in Flames history — from McDonald's Cup to Iginla's magic.
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Jarome Iginla Legacy
Jarome Iginla — franchise icon, Olympic gold medalist, and the face of modern Flames hockey.
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Lanny McDonald Legacy
Lanny McDonald — mustachioed captain and hero of the 1989 Stanley Cup championship.
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Miikka Kiprusoff Legacy
Miikka Kiprusoff — Vezina Trophy winner and anchor of the 2004 Stanley Cup run.
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Mike Vernon Legacy
Mike Vernon — Conn Smythe Trophy winner and the backbone of the 1989 Cup run.
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Olympic Hockey History
Olympic hockey history — the 1988 Winter Games and the Saddledome on the world stage.
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Playoff History
Playoff history — 1989, 2004, and every spring when C of Red fills the Saddledome.
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Saddledome History
Saddledome history — from 1983 Olympic opening to one of sports' most iconic roofs.
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Theo Fleury Legacy
Theo Fleury — the fiery spark plug and fan favorite who defined Flames passion.
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Western Canadian Hockey Legacy
Western Canadian hockey legacy — prairie passion and Alberta hockey culture.
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MascotIconic
Harvey the Hound
Harvey the Hound — the NHL's first mascot and symbol of Flames gameday fun.
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Special EventIconic
Forever A Flame Ceremonies
Forever A Flame induction ceremonies celebrating Flames immortals.
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Fan FestivalIconic
Red Mile Events
Red Mile events on 17th Avenue — Calgary's legendary playoff celebration strip.
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Championship BannersIconic
1989 Stanley Cup Exhibit
Visit the 1989 Stanley Cup exhibit — McDonald hoists the Cup in Calgary.
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Stadium architectureIconic
Admire the Iconic Saddledome Roof
Admire the iconic Saddledome roof — one of the most recognizable arenas in sports.
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Rivalry GameIconic
Battle of Alberta Weekend
Full Battle of Alberta weekend — Flames vs Oilers hatred at maximum intensity.
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C of Red Exhibit
Visit the C of Red Exhibit — Calgary's legendary playoff tradition on display.
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Rivalry GameIconic
Flames vs Canucks
Pacific Northwest rivalry when Vancouver visits C of Red.
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Rivalry GameIconic
Flames vs Jets
Prairie rivalry when Winnipeg visits the Saddledome.
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Rivalry GameIconic
Flames vs Oilers
Battle of Alberta when Edmonton visits the Saddledome — Alberta hockey at its fiercest.
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Special EventIconic
Hockey Night in Canada
Hockey Night in Canada at the Saddledome — Canadian hockey tradition in C of Red.
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Exterior FeatureIconic
Jarome Iginla Statue
Take a photo with the Jarome Iginla statue — franchise icon immortalized in Calgary.
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Jarome Iginla Tribute Event
Jarome Iginla tribute event — honoring the franchise icon and Forever A Flame.
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Lanny McDonald Tribute Event
Lanny McDonald tribute event — honoring the captain and 1989 Cup hero.
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Playoff White/Red Out
Playoff white/red out — all of Calgary dressed in red for the postseason.
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Victory CelebrationIconic
Red Mile After a Playoff Win
Walk the Red Mile after a playoff win — Calgary celebrates on 17th Avenue.
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Goal HornIconic
Ring of Fire
Experience Ring of Fire erupting after every Flames goal — Johnny Cash in Calgary.
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First VisitIconic
Saddledome
Your first time walking into the Saddledome — iconic roof, C of Red, and Flames Nation.
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TourIconic
Scotiabank Saddledome Tour
Behind-the-scenes Saddledome tour — iconic roof, Hall of Fame, and ice.
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Special EventIconic
Stanley Cup Final Game
Stanley Cup Final at the Saddledome — the pinnacle of hockey in Calgary.
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Live PerformanceIconic
Flames Ice Crew
Flames Ice Crew performances energizing the crowd between periods.
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Military Appreciation Nights
Military appreciation nights honoring service members at the Saddledome.
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Alumni EventIconic
Alumni Meet & Greets
Meet-and-greet events with Flames alumni and Forever A Flame members.
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Calgary Stampede Tie-In Events
Calgary Stampede tie-in events celebrating Western Canadian culture at the Saddledome.
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Fan FestivalMust see
Pregame Plaza Events
Pregame plaza events outside the Saddledome before puck drop.
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Victory CelebrationMust see
Flames Victory Celebration
Stay for the postgame victory celebration when the Flames win at home.
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Architecture
Canadian Olympic Legacy
The venue hosted events during the 1988 Winter Olympics.
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Architecture
The Saddle Roof
The iconic saddle-shaped roof makes the arena one of the most recognizable buildings in Canada.
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History
1989 Stanley Cup
Celebrates Calgary's championship season.
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History
Atlanta Flames
Connects with franchise origins.
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History
Calgary Flames Retired Numbers
Honors Lanny McDonald, Jarome Iginla, and others.
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History
Flames Legends
Honors franchise icons.
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History
Jarome Iginla
Honors the franchise scoring leader.
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History
Lanny McDonald
Celebrates the Hall of Fame forward.
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Experience
C of Red
The passionate Flames fan community.
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Experience
Calgary Flames Stadium Tours
Behind-the-scenes arena access.
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Experience
Flame Thrower
The famous pregame and scoring effects.
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Experience
Flames Store
Official merchandise destination.
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Experience
Red Mile
The famous playoff street celebration.
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Experience
Stampede City Hockey Culture
Combines hockey with Calgary's western identity.
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Signature
Olympic Plaza
Downtown Calgary’s Olympic Plaza — the 1988 Games gathering space a short walk from the Saddledome.
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Displays
Flames Hall of Fame
Honors Flames players, coaches, and the 1989 Stanley Cup team.
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Statue
Lanny McDonald Statue
Statue of Lanny McDonald, the mustachioed captain who scored in the 1989 Cup Final.
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Displays
1988 Olympic Displays
Exhibits from the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics, when the Saddledome hosted Olympic hockey.
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Displays
Saddledome History Exhibit
Exhibit on the saddle-shaped roof and the building’s Olympic-to-NHL history.
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Displays
Stanley Cup Display
Display celebrating the Flames’ 1989 Stanley Cup championship.
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Displays
Stampede Heritage
Displays connecting Flames hockey to the Calgary Stampede and western heritage.
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Rituals
C of Red Plaza
Plaza and gathering space for the C of Red — Calgary’s sea of red on Flames nights.
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Crowd Ritual
Teddy Bear Toss
The annual Teddy Bear Toss is one of the largest in the world, often setting attendance and donation records.
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Crowd Ritual
Rough House Tradition
Fans create a famous intimidating home atmosphere.
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Special Event
Theme Nights
Special theme nights throughout the Flames season at the Saddledome.
Through the years
History
Home teams
- 1983-presentCalgary WranglersAHL
- 1983-presentCalgary FlamesNHL
- 1983-presentCalgary HitmenCanadian WHL
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