5 Reasons to Host Your Next Banquet or Gala at WinSport

1. Transform our space with creative themes, decor & lighting

WinSport offers a variety of exciting ways to personalize your banquet and leave a lasting impression on your guests. Showcase your team or school spirit by incorporating custom lighting and linens in your colours, keep your guests engaged with onsite games and activities, and create a memorable atmosphere with personalized themes. 

We also collaborate with Modern Rentals to further transform spaces with furniture, decor and tablescapes, ensuring every detail is perfect for your banquet or gala.

2. Tailored Menu to Suit Every Taste

Our culinary team works closely with organizers to craft personalized menus that cater to the unique tastes of every guest. With options to accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences, our team ensures a flawless dining experience. Keep it casual with a buffet or boxed lunch, or level up the event experience with a custom, seated dinner.

For banquets and galas, we offer a variety of menu styles, including:

• Lunch buffets featuring build-your-own sandwich bars. 
• Dinner buffets showcasing international cuisine.
• Elegant multi-course plated dinners, such as our herb-crusted Alberta beef tenderloin.

See a full list of our culinary offerings here.

3. Take Your Pick of Versatile Event Spaces

WinSport is equipped with a variety of spaces that can accommodate any need. We offer four distinct and adaptable venues:

WinSport Event Centre: This space is perfect for large-scale banquets. It’s versatility can host grand banquets with ease, accommodating up to 4,000 guests. The spacious floor plan allows for custom table arrangements, while its adaptability supports both graduation setups and large, elegant galas. The venue is complemented by four adjoining Paskapoo meeting rooms with skybox views and a private lounge featuring a balcony allowing additional space for cocktail receptions, breakout areas or VIP seating. The Event Centre offers endless possibilities to create an unforgettable banquet, gala or graduation experience.

Hockey House: Overlooking the WinSport Event Centre, our Hockey House is a unique space ideal for intimate team banquets or as an add-on to another rental. Featuring a private bar, hockey-inspired decor, and an open balcony with views of the arena, it’s best suited for seated banquets or gatherings of up to 130 guests. For added flexibility, the Hockey House connects to the Paskapoo Rooms providing additional space for pre-dinner receptions, breakout areas, or post-event socializing.

Paskapoo Rooms: The four Paskapoo Rooms offer exceptional flexibility for hosting banquets and events. Whether used individually or combined into one large space, these rooms can accommodate up to 360 guests, making them suited for everything from intimate dinners to grand celebrations. Each room features a skybox balcony that provides unique views of the arena below.

Legacy Room: With floor-to-ceiling windows, a neutral palette, and exposed wood-beam architecture, this space provides the perfect blank canvas to bring your celebration to life. Our new wooden floors and string lighting add a warm, inviting touch to the room. It can be divided into three sections or combined into one large area, accommodating up to 600 guests for any type of banquet. A spacious pre-event foyer adds flexibility for registration, welcome receptions, buffet service, activations and more.

4. Complete Event Solutions with In-House Rentals & Decor

In addition to WinSport's extensive decor offerings, we collaborate with Modern Rentals to accommodate specific requests or themed banquets. Renowned for its stylish and sophisticated options, Modern Rentals provides banquet tables, chairs, table settings, linens, flooring, staging, pipe and drape, podiums and more. You can create customized tablescapes featuring team or school colours, unique centerpieces, and tailored decor elements. Their versatile options ensure your banquet runs smoothly while adding a sophisticated touch to your theme.

5. Connecting Community to Sports

We are dedicated to bringing our community together through a shared love for sports. With over 35 years of excellence, WinSport continues to inspire connection through our event spaces. 

We value all Calgary athletic teams, schools and community groups. If you host your banquet at WinSport we offer affordability and flexibility for rentals and venues, plus additional features to make your celebration unforgettable. Start planning your 2025 event today and secure your venue now.

To learn more and book your banquet, connect with our team at [email protected].