FAQ/ A- Z Guide

We want your experience at Slush Puppie Place to be as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Whether you’re attending a Kingston Frontenacs game, a concert, or a special event, we know you might have questions—so we’ve got answers!

Below, you’ll find helpful information about tickets, parking, venue policies, food and beverage options, accessibility, and more. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, feel free to reach out to our team—we’re happy to help.

Let’s make your visit unforgettable!

Slush Puppie Place is committed to providing a fully accessible experience, including resources such as elevators, accessible seating, easy-access entries, and wheelchairs. For assistance, please contact guest services. Should you require any additional information to assist you in planning your visit to Slush Puppie Place please call Guest Services at 1-855-682-6736 and/or email us at [email protected]

Our goal is to promote responsible alcohol service and enhance fan safety and enjoyment. Slush Puppie Place staff are trained in responsible alcohol management.

Rules and Regulations Governing Alcohol Management:

  • Alcohol from outside the building cannot be brought in.
  • Any person found inside the building with alcohol not purchased in Slush Puppie Place is subject to immediate ejection.
  • A person may not enter the building in an intoxicated state.
  • Intoxication in a public place is a criminal offence.
  • Any person found on the property in an intoxicated state will be removed from the premises.
  • Any person purchasing, possessing, or consuming alcohol must be 19 years of age or older and must be able to produce an acceptable photo I.D. proving their age.
  • Acceptable forms of photo I.D. at Slush Puppie Place are a valid driver’s license; Age of Majority Card; Armed Forces Card; Passport; Canadian Citizenship Card; M TO Issued Photo ID; Canadian Permanent Resident Card; and Native Status card.
  • Out-of-province ID must be accompanied by a second form of government-issued ID
  • 2 drinks per Person per transaction

ALCOHOL SERVICE CUT-OFF TIMES:

Hockey – Start of the 3rd period

Concerts/ Live Events – Management Discretion

While we always strive to provide the most accurate information regarding all Slush Puppie Place alcohol policies are subject to change without notice.

Only service animals assisting guests with special needs are permitted inside the venue. Please contact us at 613-650-5000 for any inquiries.

All bags will be searched before entering the venue. Bags, backpacks, or purses cannot be larger than 14” x 14” x 6” and are not permitted in the venue. For more information about entry, please follow this link.

Professional cameras, or cameras with detachable lenses are not permitted at The Slush Puppie Place. The camera policy may vary depending on the event, so we recommend contacting our guest services team at 613-650-5000 for any questions or concerns. Additionally, iPads and other tablets are not allowed during concerts or special events. Management reserves the right to confiscate any filmed content taken during an event.

In the event of a cancellation or postponement, ticket holders will be notified with information on refunds or rescheduled dates. Please contact 613-650-5000 for any inquires.

Outside food and beverages are prohibited. Slush Puppie Place offers a wide variety of food and drink options to satisfy all appetites, including traditional arena favourites like Coca-Cola products, Molson Coors Beverages, Schneiders hot dogs, soft pretzels, popcorn and much more. Please note that portable stand locations may change depending on the event.

Slush Puppie Place operates a cashless policy for most events to ensure quicker, more secure transactions. However, for Kingston Frontenac games, cash payments are accepted at one designated till per concession stand. We encourage guests to use credit or debit cards for a smooth experience.

To view detailed menu and concession options, please follow this link.

For general inquiries, please call the box office at 613-650-5000 or email [email protected]

Slush Puppie Place employs approximately 260 people in both full and part-time roles in everything from administration to operations, marketing, event and food services. ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential workplace functions.

To learn more about current opportunities, click here.

All guests must go through security screenings, including bag checks and metal detectors, upon arrival. Large bags, backpacks, and purses larger than 14” x 14” x 6” are not allowed. Only smaller bags will be permitted, and all items are subject to inspection. Guests must present valid tickets for scanning, either physical or digital. Intoxicated individuals will not be permitted entry to ensure the safety and comfort of all attendees. Learn more about our entry policies here.

Slush Puppie Place is the proud home of the Kingston Frontenacs, a major junior hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Fans can catch all the action live during the season, with exciting games, special promotions, and family-friendly entertainment.

For ticket information, game schedules, and team updates, visit the Kingston Frontenacs’ official website or follow them on social media. Fans attending games can enjoy arena concessions, merchandise stands, and a lively atmosphere that celebrates Kingston’s hockey culture.

For lost items, please contact guest services during the event or call 613-650-5000 after the event.

Our venue uses a dispersed parking model which means that event-goers can park at existing public and private parking lots and on the street rather than at the Arena itself.

For drivers, there are approximately 2,500 parking spaces in lots within a 10-minute walk (approximately 600m) of the Centre. Of these, more than 1,500 spaces are in municipal lots. More information about parking in Downtown Kingston can be found here.

Slush Puppie Place offers exclusive premium seating and suite options for a luxury event experience. These include VIP seating, private suites, and hospitality lounges with enhanced amenities such as in-seat service, private restrooms, and premium food and beverage options. For inquiries about premium experiences, please contact our guest services team. For more details, please follow this link.

Elevate your event experience with premium suite catering at Slush Puppie Place. Whether you’re hosting clients, celebrating with friends, or enjoying a Kingston Frontenacs game, our expertly crafted menu offers a variety of delicious food and beverage options delivered right to your suite.

View our full catering menu here or contact our team at [email protected] to customize your order and enhance your suite experience.

Items such as weapons, air horns, lasers, illegal substances, large bags, outside food and beverages, professional cameras, and recording devices are not allowed inside the venue. Learn more about entry policies here.

Re-entry is not permitted once a guest has exited the venue, with the exception of Kingston Frontenacs games.

Patrons that are attending Frontenac games may exit through Gate 2 and have their tickets scanned out by event staff to facilitate re-entry. Upon returning, guests should enter through Gate 1, where their tickets will be re-scanned and are subject to security procedures upon re-entry. Learn more about re-entry and entry policy by following this link.

Slush Puppie Place is a non-smoking facility. Smoking, including electronic cigarettes, is prohibited inside the venue. Smoking of any kind will result in ejection from the Arena. For general policy and code of conduct, please follow this link.

 

Guests are welcome to bring strollers into Slush Puppie Place; however, they are not permitted in the arena bowl seating. Please plan accordingly, as stroller check areas are not available during events. We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring a safe and comfortable experience for all fans. 

Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster, the official ticketing partner of Slush Puppie Place or at the box office.

We strongly recommend that you obtain your tickets for Slush Puppie Place events from Ticketmaster or our Ticket Office. We are unable to guarantee the validity of tickets purchased from third-party sources. We cannot honour counterfeit/invalid tickets.

For accessible seating inquiries, please contact 1(855)682-6736, [email protected] or the box office directly.