Air Canada Centre
Air Canada Centre is Canada's premier sports and entertainment venue and home to the Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey Club, Toronto Raptors Basketball Club and the Toronto Rock Lacrosse Team. Over its ten-year history, Air Canada Centre has been recognized with more than 25 industry awards and as of February 2009, it has hosted over 26.8 million fans at close to 2000 events including Leafs, Raptors and Rock games, as well as concerts and live events.
First-class amenities complemented by a dedicated fan service program make Air Canada Centre a sought-after destination.
It is the home of the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association, the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League, and the Toronto Rock of the National Lacrosse League. The Air Canada Centre is the second busiest arena in North America, behind Madison Square Garden.
The first concert at Air Canada Centre was held on Febru- ary 22, 1999 by Canadian band The Tragically Hip, and was a sell out. The ACC has held numerous concerts since to prominent stars such as Cher, George Michael, The Cure, Shania Twain, Sammi Cheng, Barbra Streisand, Tina Turner, Shakira, Van Halen, Evanescence, Eric Clapton, Celine Dion, Kiss, Aerosmith, Queen + Paul Rodgers, My Chemical Romance, Justin Timberlake, Dave Matthews Band, Beastie Boys, Bon Jovi, Blink 182, Guns N' Roses, Depeche Mode, The Who, David Bowie, Gwen Stefani, Coldplay, Nine Inch Nails, Tool, U2, Paul McCartney, Radiohead, Madonna, The Rolling Stones, Simple Plan, Elton John, Oasis, Metallica, Megadeth, Heaven and Hell 2007 (Black Sabbath/Dio), Iron Maiden, Red Hot Chili Peppers, New Kids On The Block, Billy Talent, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Christina Aguilera, Mariah Carey, Nelly Furtado, Usher, Janet Jackson, Lenny Kravitz, Pearl Jam, Hilary Duff, Avril Lavigne, John Mayer, Spice Girls, Rush, Roger Waters, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony, Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus, Green Day, Rappers Magee, Britney Spears, Ozzy Osbourne, Zakk Wylde, System Of A Down, American Idol, Beyonce Knowles, Slipknot, The Eagles, Stevie Wonder and Sarah Brightman.