While it's a fun experience to watch a live sports event anywhere, let’s face it, some places are better than others. We're profiling some of the coolest places to watch sports - like the Pengrowth Saddledome, home of the NHL’s Calgary Flames. You're guaranteed a great hockey experience in Cowtown, but you better wear red!
Pengrowth Saddledome – History 6z6v21
Opening in 1983, the Pengrowth Saddledome was built for the Calgary Flames, who had just moved to the city from best fans in professional sports.
Sports Venues - Pengrowth Saddledome
Pengrowth Saddledome – The “C” of Red 3j532d
Going to a Flames game, the first thing you notice is that there's a whole lot of red. At playoff time especially, the seats look like what the Vancouver Canucks gear around here.
Pengrowth Saddledome is home of the Calgary Flames
Pengrowth Saddledome – Fun Facts 1y3tv
- The Pengrowth Saddledome seats 19,289 people for hockey games.
- There are 72 luxury suites, two super-suites and six restaurants and bars in the Pengrowth Saddledome.
- The Calgary Flames sold out 45 home games during the 2005-2006 season.
- The Pengrowth Saddledome is located in the middle of Stampede Park where the Calgary Stampede takes place every summer. The week-long event attracts over a million visitors worldwide.
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