TD Place Stadium
Multi-purpose stadium in Ottawa's Lansdowne Park, home to the CFL's Ottawa Redblacks and CPL's Atlético Ottawa, known for its 24,000-seat capacity and major redevelopment in the 2010s.
Overview
TD Place Stadium sits within the historic Lansdowne Park site in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It is a multi-purpose outdoor venue primarily used for Canadian football and professional soccer. The stadium is the regular home of the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League and also hosts Atlético Ottawa of the Canadian Premier League. The facility offers a seated capacity of about 24,000, with configurations that can be adjusted for different events.
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The stadium combines spectator seating, club and premium areas, and open concourses that connect to the broader Lansdowne Park redevelopment. Sightlines are arranged for football and soccer, and the venue is equipped to stage concerts and community events. Modern amenities added during redevelopment improved accessibility, concessions, and media facilities while preserving links to nearby heritage structures such as the Aberdeen Pavilion.
History and redevelopment
The site has long been a focal point for exhibitions and sport in Ottawa. The stadium has undergone several name changes and major renovations in its history, including a comprehensive renewal in the early 2010s that modernized the bowl and public spaces. The redevelopment restored Lansdowne Park as a mixed-use district, integrating the stadium with retail, green space, and event programming.
Uses, tenants and events
TD Place is principally used for professional and university-level sport, community gatherings, and touring performances. Primary tenants are the CFL's Ottawa Redblacks and the CPL's Atlético Ottawa. The venue has also been selected for league showcase matches, civic celebrations, and touring music acts, demonstrating flexibility for different crowd sizes and event needs.
Notable facts and distinctions
- The stadium occupies a central location within Ottawa and is part of a larger urban revitalization project that combines sport, commerce and public space.
- Its seating capacity and multi-use configuration make it one of the city’s major outdoor entertainment venues.
- Through its various names and renovations, the facility reflects both Ottawa’s sporting traditions and contemporary approaches to stadium planning.
For more information on schedules, ticketing and visitor access, consult official resources and the teams' pages linked above.
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