The stadium was originally known as the Rexall Centre before a multi-year naming rights agreement shifted the brand to Sobeys.
The facility was designed specifically to meet international professional tennis standards for professional tour events.
The Centre Court features a unique bowl configuration that provides high-angle visibility for all spectators.
It is the host site for one of the nine prestigious ATP Tour Masters 1000 events.
The site includes a total of 11 outdoor and 4 indoor tennis courts.
The venue utilizes a specialized acrylic hard-court surface, standard for North American summer tennis events.
Sobeys Stadium is the primary tennis facility at York University in North York, Ontario, serving as the official venue for the National Bank Open. The complex features a 12,500-seat outdoor Centre Court and multiple secondary competition courts. It is operated by Tennis Canada and serves as the organization's headquarters. The facility spans a large athletic precinct, housing both hard-court and indoor training surfaces. It is recognized as one of the largest tennis-specific stadiums in North America. The venue hosts professional ATP and WTA tournaments annually. Beyond professional play, the site functions as a training hub for high-performance Canadian tennis athletes. The stadium grounds are integrated into the York University campus infrastructure.
The upper concourse of the Centre Court during the day for a panoramic view of the entire match layout.
Bring high-SPF sunscreen and a hat, as seating in the main stadium has very limited shade during daytime matches.
Check the tournament schedule in advance to see if you are attending a day session or a night session, as the atmosphere shifts significantly.
Consider bringing a reusable water bottle, as the venue typically allows them and provides refill stations.
Attempting to bring professional-grade camera equipment with large lenses, which is strictly restricted, and expecting parking availability on-site during major tournament weeks.
The facility operates year-round, but specific high-profile tournament events are restricted to the summer season.
Maintain silence during active points in tennis matches; dress in smart-casual athletic attire.
