VisitLethbridge.com Arena

"Enmax Centre" redirects here; not to be confused with Enmax Centrium.

The VisitLethbridge.com Arena (formerly Canada Games Sportsplex and ENMAX Centre) is a 5,479-seat multi-purpose arena, in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.

VisitLethbridge.com Arena

Lethbridge Sportsplex
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Former names	Canada Games Sportsplex (1974-2000) ENMAX Centre (2000-2024)
Address	2510 Scenic Drive South Lethbridge, Alberta
Location	Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Owner	City of Lethbridge
Operator	City of Lethbridge
Capacity	1,100 in small theatre 5,479 (Hockey) 6,500 in reserve seating 7,100 in festival seating
Surface	Multi-surface
Construction
Broke ground	1972
Opened	September 1974
Construction cost	C$4.25 million ($25.5 million in 2023 dollars[1])
Architect	Phillips, Barratt, Hillier, Jones and Partners[2]
General contractor	Wesbridge/Gillett[2]
Tenants
Lethbridge Broncos (WHL) (1974–1986) Alberta Dusters (CBA) (1980–1982) Lethbridge Hurricanes (WHL) (1987–present)
Website
visitlethbridgearena.ca

It was built to host the 1975 Canada Games and is home to the Lethbridge Hurricanes, of the WHL.

In the early days the facility also included a speedskating rink^[3] before it was converted into an outdoor sports field with capacity for 2,000 people. It has since been converted into parking.

In 1997, the 58,000-square-foot (5,400 m²) Servus Sports Centre (formerly the Lethbridge Soccer Centre) was built directly to the south.

The facility has hosted concerts, three-ring circuses, multicultural events, national and international curling championships, basketball events, banquets and skating events. Comedian Jerry Seinfeld performed to a sold-out crowd in 2011. Elton John also performed here in April 2012.

As of August 6, 2024, the naming rights were acquired by the Lethbrige Lodging Association and will be called the VisitLethbridge.com Arena.^[4]

Building enhancements

Renovations to upgrade the facility began in May 2009 and were completed in spring 2012. Among the improvements are an expansion of 40,809 square feet (3,791.3 m²), the addition of 18 luxury suites, improved concessions and washrooms, a new press box, and a restaurant/lounge overlooking the ice. The total budget for the building enhancement was $33.722 million and was to be shared by the City of Lethbridge, a Municipal Sustainability Initiative Grant, and a Major Community Facilities Grant.^[5]

A $1,216,500 video scoreboard was installed and was funded by the City of Lethbridge, the Lethbridge Hurricanes, and savings to the original project budget.^[6]