Toronto is the largest city in Canada and home to the Toronto Maple Leafs, an Original Six NHL franchise. The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is the heart of Canadian hockey culture, with the Ontario Hockey League's top teams and deep junior hockey roots. In RinkStop's database, Toronto (population 2.7 million, Ontario) is part of the Greater Toronto Area market; organized hockey has been played here since 1917. RinkStop currently tracks 7 ice rinks, 8 teams, and 0 youth programs in Toronto.

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Toronto Hockey

Hockey in Toronto, Canada: RinkStop currently tracks 8 hockey teams and 7 ice rinks in the Toronto area. Browse the directory below for leagues, teams, and rink details across Canada.

Toronto is home to 8 hockey teams and 7 ice rinks. Browse listings below, claim your listing if you're listed, or add a new listing if we're missing something.

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Hockey in Toronto

Hockey in Toronto spans 4 teams in PWHL Women, 2 teams in U SPORTS, 1 team in National Hockey League. Junior hockey programs feed into higher levels of the sport, providing a development path for young players in the region. Toronto also has a presence in the PWHL, the top professional women's hockey league.

With 7 rinks, Toronto can host simultaneous games, practices, and tournaments. Notable facilities include Canlan Ice Sports York, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre. This infrastructure is the backbone of the city's hockey scene, supporting everything from youth leagues to adult recreational play.

Toronto sits within the broader Canada hockey landscape.

Toronto has a population of 2.7 million and is part of the Greater Toronto Area, one of the country's major metropolitan areas.

Hockey in Toronto at a glance

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2.7 million

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Greater Toronto Area

1917

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Original era

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🏆 Hockey Leagues in Toronto

4 leagues are represented by teams in Toronto. Click through for full rosters, schedules, and standings.

PWHL Women4 teams U SPORTS2 teams National Hockey League1 team Professional Women's Hockey League1 team

🏒 Hockey Teams in Toronto

Toronto Varsity Blues

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⛸️ Ice Rinks in Toronto

Canlan Ice Sports York

League/Tenant: York Lions (university) | Built: 1996 | Cap 1,200.

Coca-Cola Coliseum

📍 45 Manitoba Dr, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3

League/Tenant: AHL / PWHL – Toronto Marlies, Toronto Sceptres | Built: 1921 | Cap 10,279 max. Historic arena. Originally Mutual Street Arena site.

Ford Performance Centre

League/Tenant: Toronto Maple Leafs (alumni/development) | Built: 2009 | Cap 1,000. Leafs development facility.

Mattamy Athletic Centre

League/Tenant: TMU Bold | Built: 1931 | Cap 2,796. Historic. Former Carlton Street Barn (Maple Leafs).

Scotiabank Arena

📍 40 Bay St, Toronto, ON M5J 2X2

League/Tenant: NHL / NBA – Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors | Built: 1999 | Cap 19,800 max. Canada's premier arena. 13x Stanley Cup home (Leafs franchise). Hosted 2023 IIHF WC.

St. Michael's College School Arena

League/Tenant: OJHL – St. Michael's Buzzers | Built: 1956 | Cap 1,600.

Varsity Arena

League/Tenant: University of Toronto Varsity Blues | Built: 1926 | Cap 4,116. Historic U of T arena.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hockey in Toronto

What hockey scene is in Toronto?

Toronto is a Canada hockey market tracked by RinkStop. Toronto is the largest city in Canada and home to the Toronto Maple Leafs, an Original Six NHL franchise. The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is the heart of Canadian hockey culture, with the Ontario Hockey League's top teams and deep junior hockey roots. Our directory currently lists 8 teams, 7 ice rinks, and 0 youth programs here.

How many ice rinks are there in Toronto?

RinkStop currently tracks 7 indoor ice rinks in Toronto, including Canlan Ice Sports York, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre. The full list is below; if you operate a rink we are missing, you can claim your rink listing.

How many hockey teams play in Toronto?

We currently track 8 hockey teams in Toronto. These teams are spread across 4 leagues, including PWHL Women (4 teams), U SPORTS (2 teams), National Hockey League (1 team). Browse the team list below to see logos, league affiliations, and links to each team's full profile.

Does Toronto have a professional hockey team?

RinkStop does not currently list a professional hockey team based in Toronto. Amateur, junior, college, and youth programs may still be active — see the team list below for what we have on file.

Can my kid play youth hockey in Toronto?

RinkStop does not currently list youth hockey programs in Toronto. For nearby options, browse the parent Canada directory or search the full hockey directory.

How is hockey organized in Canada?

Ice hockey in Canada is organized by Hockey Canada and thirteen regional Member Branches. Canada fields the national men's and women's teams and is a founding member of the IIHF. The NHL — founded in Montreal in 1917 — operates seven Canadian franchises across Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal. The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) — formed from the OHL, WHL, and QMJHL — drafts players… Browse the full Canada directory →

How big is Toronto and how long has hockey been played there?

Toronto has a population of 2.7 million and is part of Greater Toronto Area; organized hockey has been played here since 1917. These figures come from public census and federation records — RinkStop does not estimate them ourselves.

How current is the data on this page?

RinkStop updates rink, team, and program listings as operators edit them through listing claims. Counts above reflect what was in our database when this page was last rendered. If you spot a missing rink or team, the fastest fix is to claim the listing and add it.