Winnipeg Sea Bears Renew Lease at Canada Life Centre for Three More Seasons

Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg Sea Bears announced today that the team has renewed its lease at Canada Life Centre for an additional three seasons. The agreement ensures that Manitoba’s professional basketball team will continue to call the downtown arena home through the 2028 season. 

Since tipping off in 2023, the Sea Bears have drawn record-breaking crowds and created unforgettable moments at Canada Life Centre, establishing the arena as one of the premier basketball venues in Canada.

“Canada Life Centre has been an incredible venue for us to play in and grow the game of basketball in Manitoba,” said Team Owner, David Asper. “The atmosphere our fans create in this building is unmatched in the league, and we are thrilled to keep building on that energy in the years ahead.”

The Sea Bears thank True North Sports + Entertainment for their continued partnership and support.

“We are deeply grateful to True North Sports + Entertainment for helping us establish our roots and for sharing our vision of growing professional basketball in Winnipeg,” said Asper. “Together, we are creating a home-court experience that is truly special.”

“We were thrilled to play a role in the exciting launch of the Sea Bears and share in their excitement as they look ahead,” said Kevin Donnelly, Senior Vice President, Venues & Entertainment for True North Sports + Entertainment. “This is a great product that provides incredible value and entertainment for the fans. We congratulate the Sea Bears organization on a great start and share their long-term vision.”

The lease renewal marks another exciting step forward for the Sea Bears as the team continues to expand its reach both on and off the court, inspiring the next generation of athletes and uniting the community through basketball.