Arena Notices

Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre 2026 Easter weekend holiday schedule changes

The following schedule changes will be in place at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre during the upcoming Easter long weekend from Friday April 3 to Monday, April 6, 2026.

The Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, including the Discover Brantford Desk and Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Recognition, will be open regular hours on Saturday, April 4 and Monday, April 6, 2026.

On Friday, April 3 and Sunday, April 5, 2026 the following schedule will be in place:

• The Weight Room is closed and fitness classes are...

Enjoy swimming and skating over the Family Day long weekend

Enjoy ice-skating and swimming at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre during the Family Day long weekend as part of Brantford’s Winter Fun Fest. Regular admission rates apply. The Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, including the Discover Brantford Desk and Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Recognition, will be open regular hours on Monday, February 16, 2026. Fitness classes will continue as scheduled over the Family Day long weekend. You can find current fitness schedules online at calendar...

Drop-in and enjoy public skating over the winter break

Grab your skates and drop-in for fun over the winter break. All ages can enjoy public skating at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre (254 North Park Street) on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 and Wednesday, December 31, 2025 and Lions Park Arena (20 Edge Street) on Monday, December 29, 2025.

Regular rates apply. Children aged 4 and under are free. CSA Helmets are strongly recommended. The use of skating aids and equipment are not permitted on the ice. 

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

• 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm and
• Wayne...

Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre holiday season schedule changes 2025-2026

The team at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre would like to wish you all a very happy and healthy holiday season. Please view the following facility hours over the holiday season from Wednesday, December 24, 2025 to January 2, 2026. 

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 (Christmas Eve)

• Regular fitness class schedules and pool fitness schedules will be offered from 5:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

• Regular swim schedules will be offered from 5:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Weight Room: open from 5:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Kid Care: open...

Newly launched PickupHub Brantford offers more ways to enjoy organized sports

Let us organize your next game!

The City of Brantford is excited to offer recreational sports programs through PickupHub. Easily find upcoming games, reserve your spot, and pay securely online. Currently, bookings are not accepted in person or by calling the facility.

PickupHub allows you to view how many players are signed up and how many are needed for a game to run. If a game is full, be sure to add your name to the waitlist and you will be notified should space become available, on a...