The Toronto Maple Leafs are widening the reach of their watch parties.
While Maple Leaf Square outside of Scotiabank Arena has been a staple spot to watch the games for many years now, the team has decided to open the doors of the arena as well.
On Friday, May 16, the Leafs will be hosting an indoor watch party for Game 6 of their second-round series of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Florida Panthers. Tickets are $15, with proceeds going back to benefit the MLSE Foundation.
Fans can buy their tickets starting Wednesday at 2 p.m. EDT via the Toronto Maple Leafs App or at MapleLeafs.com. Members who join Fan Access can get early access to a presale code while also getting select discount tickets.
If you don't have the funds to pony up for expensive playoff tickets, this might be your best bet at experiencing the same type of crowd atmosphere for a much reduced price.
"Throughout the playoffs, we’ve experienced the unwavering passion of Maple Leafs fans, and we are excited to open the doors of Scotiabank Arena to our dedicated fanbase for the first public arena viewing party in over a decade," said MLSE Chief Marketing Officer Shannon Hosford.
"As we continue to prioritize access, we are proud to host this family-friendly event to give fans a unique experience inside Scotiabank Arena while also improving youth access to sport through event donations to MLSE Foundation."
This year, Scotiabank Arena hosted indoor watch parties before and during select playoff games, but they were limited to select Rogers customers. Friday's event will be the first one open to the general public during the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Puck drop has yet to be determined for Friday's game, but is likely to be between 7 and 8 p.m. EDT.
Toronto and Florida meet at Scotiabank Arena in a pivotal Game 5 on Wednesday night, with the winner taking a 3-2 series lead.
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