Brantford Sports and Entertainment Centre

In October 2024, Brantford City Council approved moving forward with a new Sports and Entertainment Centre (SEC), a major development intended to transform the City’s downtown and improve quality of life for residents. In December 2025, Council approved the SEC designs and directed staff to proceed with construction. The multi-use venue is planned as the new permanent home of the Brantford Bulldogs and will also support other sports, concerts, trade shows, cultural events and community activities, positioning Brantford as a key entertainment destination. The approved design includes 5,342 fixed seats and the ability to accommodate additional floor seating for certain event configurations.

The SEC will play a central role in the City’s broader downtown revitalization efforts, with the project expected to generate $13.2 million in annual economic activity and create approximately 100 jobs. The facility will also serve as the new permanent home for the Brantford Bulldogs, contributing an additional $4.8 million annually, including $900,000 from out-of-town visitors. In December 2025, the City of Brantford and the Brantford Bulldogs signed a Facility Lease and License Agreement for an initial 15-year term, making the Brantford Bulldogs the anchor tenant of the new SEC. The agreement also includes five separate five-year extension options, potentially extending the terms to a total of 40 years in Brantford.