FirstOntario Centre Tickets

FirstOntario Centre Event Tickets

Visit Hamilton’s most exciting sports arena and get your FirstOntario Centre tickets today with TicketSmarter. Formerly Copps Coliseum, FirstOntario Centre is a multi-purpose sports arena located at 101 York Boulevard, Hamilton, ON L8R 3L4. The arena was built in 1985 to replace the Barton Street Arena which was demolished in 1977.

Since opening, FirstOntario Centre has provided Hamilton residents with the very best in sports and live entertainment. The arena was home the Ontario Hockey League’s Hamilton Steelhawks and has hosted several other major sporting events like the 1986 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, the 1987 Canada Cup and the 1994 FIBA World Championship. Other tenants to call FirstOntario Centre home include the American Hockey League’s Hamilton Bulldogs.

Outside of hockey, the arena has also hosted NBA regular-season games, the WWF Royal Rumble, the Billy Graham crusade and much more. This is definitely the place you want to be in Hamilton for live entertainment and you can get your FirstOntario Centre tickets today with TicketSmarter.

FirstOntario Centre Seating Chart

With a seating capacity of up to 19,000, there is no shortage of amazing seating options for each patron. For live concerts by artists like Pearl Jam, the best seats in the arena can be found in sections 1, 2 and 3 of the floor. These sections are the closest to the stage and are the most popular so they are usually the first to sell. For hockey or basketball games, the best seats are in sections 108 and 122. These seats are in the center of the action and the first few rows put you closest to the game. The least expensive tickets for any event can be found in the upper-level or 200 sections. These seats are for patrons who are just looking for a casual evening out without spending too much. Though they might be the least expensive seats, the arena’s layout makes it so they still have great sightlines of the performance. To find the perfect seats for you and your group, simply access the interactive seat map above.

FirstOntario Centre Schedule

Because it is the only major arena in Hamilton, the FirstOntario Centre schedule is packed with excitement. View the schedule above to find out when the Hamilton Honey Badgers take on the Ottawa Blackjacks or the Niagara River Lions. Find out when the Jurassic World Live tour will be in town next or get your tickets to the next Pearl Jam Concert. Events are listed in order by date or you can use the search bar to find a specific event. 

How much are FirstOntario Centre tickets?

Ticket prices will fluctuate depending on the event and where your seats are located. On average, the cost to attend a live event at FirstOntario Centre is $161.88. Seats located in the back of the venue are always the cheapest option and can cost as low as $51.20 a ticket. Premium seating with unobstructed views of the event can go for as high as $535.44 for a seat near the action.

How many events are coming to FirstOntario Centre?

FirstOntario Centre has 2 exciting live events scheduled.

Who is playing at FirstOntario Centre?

Jann Arden with Rick Mercer and Celtic Thunder are scheduled to come to the FirstOntario Centre.

Jann Arden with Rick Mercer FirstOntario Centre tickets May 14th, 2024 at 8:00pm

• TicketSmarter has 101 Jann Arden with Rick Mercer tickets listed from $79.26 - $535.44. The average ticket price to attend this event is $212.39.

Celtic Thunder FirstOntario Centre tickets November 16th, 2024 at 8:00pm

• A ticket to this thrilling live event averages at $109.13, but range between $51.20 - $455.76. Secure your place to this event today because there are only 1776 Celtic Thunder tickets still listed for this event.

What time does FirstOntario Centre open?

The FirstOntario Centre doors usually open 45 minutes before the event on May 14th, 2024 at 8:00pm. Guests should arrive at the venue 30 - 60 minutes early to find parking near the venue.

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