Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke has confirmed the new arena will have a seating capacity of 10,000 and will be situated near the core of the city’s emerging downtown.
This marks the first significant update since Mayor Locke initially announced the project in February 2024, when she revealed that a feasibility study would be conducted to explore the possibility of a 12,000-seat venue. At that time, the location had not yet been determined.
In her annual State of the City address last week, the Mayor provided new details about the project — a slightly smaller spectator capacity and confirmation that the arena will be built just north of Surrey City Hall in Surrey City Centre.
Moreover, she says, the arena will anchor a new complex of office, retail, dining, entertainment, and hospitality offerings, including hotel and conference centre uses. Initial construction work could begin approximately two years from now.
“While it’s clear we’re a big city, we currently lack the venues we need to host major sporting events and entertainment events and community gatherings. And that is why we’re investing in infrastructure to create and upgrade our entertainment and recreational facilities,” said Locke in her address.
“We are moving forward with the new 10,000-seat arena in the City Centre just north of City Hall. We’re in the very early stages of procurement and we are working to partner with an operator. This isn’t just about building an arena. It’s about creating a destination through mixed-use development, including a hotel, conference facilities, and retail and restaurants. This will become a place for families to enjoy the best sporting and entertainment venues right here in the city of Surrey.”
