Key Takeaways
- Ottawa announced up to $8.75 million for Stouffville's planned 240,000-square-foot Ballantrae Multi Sport Complex.
- The facility is planned to include a FIFA-sized soccer field, courts, batting cages, fitness areas and a 400-metre indoor track.
- Construction is anticipated to start in 2027, with completion expected about eight to 10 months later.
Snow Outside, Soccer Inside: Stouffville's Massive New Sports Dome Is Coming
The planned facility is designed to provide year-round, weather-independent recreation.
That's the vision for the 240,000-square-foot Ballantrae Multi Sport Complex in Stouffville — and Ottawa is helping pay for it.
On October 30, Secretary of State (Sport) Adam van Koeverden and MP Helena Jaczek announced up to $8.75 million in federal funding through the Direct Delivery stream of the Build Communities Strong Fund. Funding is subject to a contribution agreement and applicable conditions.
The project is expected to become one of Canada's largest community-oriented sports facilities.
Not Just Soccer — There's Even an AI Classroom
Think of it as an entire sports neighbourhood under one roof.
The plans include a FIFA-sized turf soccer field, basketball and volleyball courts, pickleball and padel courts, batting cages, and fitness and training areas.
Runners and walkers will get a 400-metre indoor track.
And here's the unexpected part: classrooms offering coding and artificial intelligence learning, alongside sports medicine and wellness services.
This isn't just a place to kick a ball. It's designed for sports, learning and year-round recreation.
When Will the Dome Open?
The Town of Stouffville partnered with Mentana Group on the project in 2025.
Construction is anticipated to begin in 2027, with completion expected in approximately eight to 10 months.
Another Canadian connection? The dome is planned to be built almost entirely using materials sourced within Canada.
A Sports Dome That Could Bring Visitors, Too
Ottawa says the facility will be capable of hosting provincial, national and international tournaments.
That could mean visiting teams, travelling families and more customers for local businesses.
The announcement also builds on the federal government's $1 billion investment in sport, which Ottawa describes as the largest in Canadian history.
The Twikup Take
The proposed facility is designed to make recreation less dependent on the weather.
If the project delivers on its promises, the town won't just gain more places to play. It could become a year-round destination for athletes, families and tournaments.
The project would add 240,000 square feet of indoor space for sport, recreation and learning in Stouffville.
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