Welland, Ontario hockey arena
LIV Communities Arena
501 King Street, Welland
Reliable temperature reports for this older pad are still being collected.
LIV Communities pad
No permanent on-site pub or licensed lounge was confirmed.
What hockey parents should know
Ice
One seasonal ice surface, normally operating from mid-September to early April.
Seating
Traditional arena bowl; verify section access for larger events.
Indoor viewing
Through glass: Not confirmed. Traditional arena-bowl seating; no warm upper viewing room is confirmed.
Heated seating
Not confirmed. Dedicated heated seating has not yet been confirmed.
Parking
On-site parking shared with the Welland arena complex.
Food and concessions
Event-dependent concession service.
Accessibility
Older facility; contact the City before visiting for detailed mobility arrangements.
Parent tip
The LIV and Jack Ballantyne pads share the King Street complex—confirm which arena your schedule names.
Coach’s guide to LIV Communities Arena
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LIV Communities pad
Arrival and unloading
On-site parking shared with the Welland arena complex.
Dressing rooms
Coach reports needed. Confirm the room assignment with the host on arrival.
Warm-up space and bench access
Coach reports needed. Tournament procedures can change, so confirm with the host before game day.
Open the quick guide in the rink directory to submit a pad-specific coach report about arrival, rooms, warm-up space and bench access.
Public review summary
Review scan underway. The City is studying this aging facility alongside Jack Ballantyne for future improvement or replacement.
Nearby hotels and food
Sources
- City arenas page (official)
- Welland arena study (official)
Information last checked September 30, 2026.
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