The Toronto Raptors play their home games at Scotiabank Arena, a multi-purpose arena located in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It was formerly known as the Air Canada Centre. Scotiabank Arena is also home to the Toronto Maple Leafs of the NHL and hosts various other events. It opened in 1999 and is operated by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd. The arena has a seating capacity of about 20,511 for basketball games and is located near Union Station in Toronto, providing easy access via public transit.