Venue History

The Leon’s Centre is a 6,700 seat sports and entertainment venue located in downtown Kingston, Ontario, Canada, at the intersection of Ontario Street and The Tragically Hip Way. The arena is the home of the Kingston Frontenacs of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).

Ground breaking took place July 28, 2006, and construction began November 3, 2006. Owned by the City Of Kingston, The City hired SMG, the world leader in venue management, marketing and development, to manage this innovative facility.

On February 6, 2008, local radio station K-Rock 105.7 purchased the naming rights to the arena.

The Kingston Frontenacs played their first game at their new home on February 22, 2008. Don Cherry dropped the puck for the ceremonial face off prior to the game.

Kingston’s ‘The Tragically Hip’ performed the inaugural concert in the arena the next night on Saturday, February 23, 2008.

On August 14, 2013, the K-Rock Centre was officially renamed the Rogers K-Rock Centre. Rogers Communications had purchased the radio station in 2009. On July 1st, 2018 the venue became known as the “Leon’s Centre” after a local Leon’s Furniture store took over the naming rights agreement.

Since opening, Leon’s Centre has hosted hundreds of sporting events, concerts, special events, and community activities. World renowned artists, athletes, and performers have come to Kingston through this facility.

Highlights include:

Elton John
Neil Young
Jerry Seinfeld
Bryan Adams
Bob Dylan
Willie Nelson
Carrie Underwood
Brooks & Dunn
Leonard Cohen
Skate Canada International
Reba McEntire
Sting
Cirque du Soleil
Scotties Tournament of Hearts
And many many more!

For a full listing of all past events, see our Event History page.