Last updated: October 22 2026
TD Place names Gates 1, 2 and 3 as open for REDBLACKS games in 2026, Gate 4 as not available, and Gate 5 as an access point for Otto’s Club stairs only. Which gates open depends on the event: the 67’s and the BlackJacks use Gates 1, 2 and 3 at The Arena, and Atlético Ottawa and Ottawa Rapid FC use Gate 1 and Frank Clair Way at the stadium, according to TD Place’s accessibility page. Gate 1 is TD Place’s designated Accessible Support Entrance.
TD Place gates at a glance
| Gate | Status in 2026 | Used for | Opens (REDBLACKS) | Accessible entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gate 1 | Open | REDBLACKS, 67’s, BlackJacks, Atlético Ottawa, Rapid FC | 90 minutes before kick-off | Yes. TD Place: designated Accessible Support Entrance |
| Gate 2 | Open | REDBLACKS, 67’s, BlackJacks | 60 minutes before kick-off | Not stated |
| Gate 3 | Open | REDBLACKS, 67’s, BlackJacks | 60 minutes before kick-off | Not stated |
| Gate 4 | Not available in 2026 | South Side access ended because of construction | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Gate 5 | Otto’s Club access via the Gate 5 stairs remains available | Otto’s Club | Not stated | Not stated |
| Frank Clair Way | Open | REDBLACKS, Atlético Ottawa, Rapid FC | Not stated | Yes. TD Place: designated Accessibility Entrance |
The site has not confirmed street-level locations for Gates 2, 3, 4 and 5 from a TD Place or team page. TD Place’s stadium map is an image, and its guides do not describe gate positions in writing.
Gate 1
- Location: TD Place says OC Transpo accessible service stops “directly on Bank Street near Gate 1” and that Park & Shuttle and transit drop-off and pick-up are on Bank Street near Gate 1. The REDBLACKS say OC Transpo buses pick up and drop off on Service Way outside Gate 1 on game days.
- Who uses it: TD Place lists Gate 1 as open for REDBLACKS games, 67’s games, BlackJacks games, and Atlético Ottawa and Ottawa Rapid FC matches. The Atlético Ottawa site tells fans to “Enter at Gate 1.”
- Seating: The REDBLACKS say fans on the South Side are “encouraged to enter through Gate 1.” Fans on the Field enter through Gate 1 via Sections A, J, M and Z and exit through Section Z to Gate 1. For the arena, TD Place places the elevator at Gate 1, serving the upper and lower concourses.
- Opens: 90 minutes before kick-off for REDBLACKS games, according to the REDBLACKS.
- Accessible entrance: TD Place calls Gate 1 “a designated Accessible Support Entrance”. The REDBLACKS say accessible entry is available via Frank Clair Way or the Gate 1 ramp. TD Place says the 67’s Accessibility Team is stationed at Gate 1, which is the ramp-access gate for guests with limited mobility, and that Gate 1 is the arena drop-off and pick-up location, including Para Transpo and taxi.
- Quiet entry: TD Place says Gate 1 is typically the quietest gate for guests who prefer a calmer entry at BlackJacks games.
Gate 2
- Location: The site has not confirmed it. The BlackJacks say merchandise is sold near Gate 2.
- Who uses it: REDBLACKS, 67’s and BlackJacks (BlackJacks list Gates 2 and 3 as the game day gates).
- Opens: 60 minutes before kick-off for REDBLACKS games, according to the REDBLACKS.
- Quiet entry: TD Place says Gate 2 is typically the quietest gate for guests who prefer a calmer entry at 67’s games.
- Accessible entrance, sections served: The site has not confirmed these for Gate 2.
Gate 3
- Location: TD Place places the box office at street level by Gate 3, at 1015 Bank Street. The City of Ottawa’s Lansdowne 2.0 updates say Gate 3 on Exhibition Way was to get temporary stairs in March 2026.
- Who uses it: REDBLACKS, 67’s and BlackJacks.
- Opens: 60 minutes before kick-off for REDBLACKS games, according to the REDBLACKS.
- Accessible entrance, sections served: The site has not confirmed these for Gate 3.
Gate 4
- The REDBLACKS list Gate 4 as “Not available in 2026” and say “Access from Gate 4 to the South Side is no longer available due to on-site construction.” Sections K and L (South Side) are not available for 2026, according to the REDBLACKS.
- The City of Ottawa’s Lansdowne 2.0 updates of January 7 2026 listed “removal of stairs and ramps outside of Gate 4” and say other gates stay open for TD Place events. The August 7 2026 update says: “We have also begun demolishing the ramp and stairs at Gate 4.” Demolition started in July 2026 to make room for the loading dock.
Gate 5
The REDBLACKS say “Otto’s Club access via the Gate 5 stairs remains available.” No location, opening time or other detail is stated. The site has not confirmed any.
Frank Clair Way
TD Place says Frank Clair Way is a designated Accessibility Entrance for REDBLACKS games and that Atlético Ottawa and Ottawa Rapid FC matches have Gate 1 and Frank Clair Way open. For those two teams, the designated stadium drop-off and pick-up location is Exhibition Way and Frank Clair, according to TD Place.
The Arena and The Stadium
| Event | Venue | Gates TD Place or the team lists |
|---|---|---|
| REDBLACKS | Stadium | Gates 1, 2 and 3; Frank Clair Way (accessibility entrance) |
| Atlético Ottawa and Ottawa Rapid FC | Stadium | Gate 1 and Frank Clair Way |
| Ottawa 67’s | Arena | Gates 1, 2 and 3 |
| Ottawa BlackJacks | Arena | Gates 1, 2 and 3; the BlackJacks list Gates 2 and 3 as game day gates |
TD Place says: “Entry to The Arena and The Stadium at TD Place may vary depending on the event.”
Doors-open times
Sources differ. TD Place’s Getting Here page says “Doors open 1 hour before each game or event.” The REDBLACKS say Gate 1 opens 90 minutes before kick-off and Gates 2 and 3 open 60 minutes before, and recommend arriving at least 90 minutes before kick-off. The BlackJacks say gates open one hour before tip-off. An Atlético Ottawa page says TD Place gates open one hour before kick-off (the page lists matches on October 3, October 20 and October 24 and does not state the year).
Bag policy
TD Place and the REDBLACKS say: “All bags will be inspected upon entry. Bags must be soft-sided and able to fit under your designated seat.” The REDBLACKS say guests with a clear bag are permitted entry via express lanes. TD Place says all guests are subject to inspection by pat-down and/or magnetometer. The BlackJacks list professional cameras, laser pens or laser products, and inappropriate signs or banners as prohibited.
Accessible entrances, drop-off and elevators
- TD Place encourages guests with accessible needs to use the accessibility entrance at Gate 1 for arena events, and Gate 1 or Frank Clair Way for stadium events.
- Drop-off, stadium (REDBLACKS and special events): TD Place says the corner of Exhibition Way and Paul Askin Way, by Chipotle, including Para Transpo and taxi. The REDBLACKS’ stadium experience page says Para Transpo drop-off is “at Exhibition Way and Service Way, by the Chipotle”, and their transportation page says Para Transpo and OC Transpo use Service Way outside Gate 1. Sources differ on the exact corner.
- Drop-off, arena: Gate 1, including Para Transpo and taxi, for 67’s, BlackJacks and concerts, comedy shows and special events, according to TD Place.
- Elevators: Stadium south side, Section S, with a staff escort for field level. Arena, at Gate 1, serving the upper and lower concourses. TD Place’s page also places a north-side stadium elevator “inside The Arena at Gate 1” serving the Club level.
- Accessible parking: A limited number of spaces are available on-site on event days with a valid permit, first-come, first-served. TD Place asks guests to contact the parking office at least 48 hours before arrival at 613-232-6767, ext. 1.
Nearest garage entrance and transit
- Garage: TD Place lists a Main Access near the Bank Street and Exhibition Way intersection and an East Access off Queen Elizabeth Driveway, south of Fifth Avenue. The site has not confirmed which garage entrance is nearest each gate; no source states it. See the Lansdowne Park parking guide for rates and event-day rules.
- OC Transpo: TD Place says routes 6 and 7 stop directly at TD Place and the 450 Series buses run only on REDBLACKS game days. The REDBLACKS list routes 450, 451, 452, 454, 455 and 456 as going directly to TD Place.
- Free transit: TD Place says ticket holders get free transit three hours before and after events. The REDBLACKS say free OC Transpo service runs up to 3 hours before and 90 minutes after the game. Sources differ on the time after the event.
Construction effects
- Arena: the City of Ottawa’s February 3 2026 newsletter says arena events continue in TD Place Arena until the new Event Centre is finished in Q3 2028. The October 9 2026 update says steel installation for the Event Centre began at the start of October.
- Gate 4: removed from use; see above.
- Tailgating: the REDBLACKS say traditional tailgating will be impacted this season as construction continues.
- Exhibition Way: the City’s October 9 2026 update says the utility work is complete and the road has reopened.
- Highway 417: TD Place says “Two main ramps downtown remain closed” and advises avoiding 417 eastbound to Bronson for entry and 417 westbound to Lyon for exit. TD Place does not date the closures.
More: parking at Lansdowne Park, free and cheaper parking nearby and the Lansdowne Park map and features.
Sources
- REDBLACKS, 2026 stadium experience: Gates 1 to 5 status, opening times, Gate 1 ramp, Fans on the Field, Gate 4 and tailgating. Read October 22 2026.
- TD Place, Accessibility: gates by team, accessibility entrances, drop-off, elevators, box office at Gate 3. Read October 22 2026.
- TD Place, Getting Here: Gate 1 as Accessible Support Entrance, OC Transpo routes, doors open, ramp closures. Read October 22 2026.
- TD Place, Stadium Guide: bag inspection, soft-sided bags, express lanes, pat-down and magnetometer. Read October 22 2026.
- REDBLACKS, Stadium Guide: bag policy and express lanes. Read October 22 2026.
- REDBLACKS, transportation: OC Transpo and Para Transpo at Gate 1 on Service Way, routes, free transit hours. Read October 22 2026.
- Ottawa BlackJacks, game day guide: arena gates, merchandise near Gate 2, doors, bag items. Read October 22 2026.
- Atlético Ottawa, matchday page: Enter at Gate 1, gates open one hour before kick-off. Read October 22 2026.
- TD Place, Parking: garage Main and East Access, accessible parking. Read October 22 2026.
- City of Ottawa, Lansdowne 2.0: Gate 4 demolition, arena timeline, Gate 3 stairs, Exhibition Way. Read October 22 2026.
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