You can pay to skate:
- At admission gate (cash)
- Senior skating are cash only at the admission gate. Season passes are payable by cash or cheque.
Public Skating
October 13, 2026 - March 31, 2027
The City of Stratford offers the following skates during the skating season:
Before attending skates, please review the cancellations in the schedules below.
Skating Admission Fees
| Type of Skate | Single Admission | Season Pass | Pre-registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Skate | $4.25/single | Not available | Not available |
| Senior Skate | $4.25/single | $74/season | Not available |
General Skating Schedule
All Ages Free Skate Schedule (2026/27)
Free skates are made possible by generous community sponsors.
| Date | Time | Location | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, October 18, 2026 | 2:30 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. | Dufferin Arena | Orr Insurance & Investment |
| Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 2:30 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. | Dufferin Arena | VFG Wealth |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | 2:30 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. | Dufferin Arena | Optimist Club of Stratford |
| Sunday, November 8, 2026 | 2:30 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. | Dufferin Arena | Festival City Glass |
| Sunday, November 15, 2026 | 2:30 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. | Dufferin Arena | |
| Sunday, November 22, 2026 | 2:30 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. | Dufferin Arena | Aisin Canada Inc. |
| Sunday, November 29, 2026 | 2:30 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. | Dufferin Arena | Front Street Dental House |
| Sunday, December 6, 2026 | 2:30 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. | Dufferin Arena | Optimist Club of Stratford |
| Sunday, December 13, 2026 | 2:30 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. | Dufferin Arena | |
| Sunday, December 20, 2026 | 2:30 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. | Dufferin Arena | Bickell’s Flooring & Complete Decorating Centre |
| Monday, December 21, 2026 | 1:15 p.m. - 3:05 p.m. | Rotary Complex, Rink B | Linton Window & Door |
| Tuesday, December 22, 2026 | 1:15 p.m. - 3:05 p.m. | Rotary Complex, Rink B | A Touch of Dutch Landscaping & Garden Services |
| Wednesday, December 23, 2026 | 1:15 p.m. - 3:05 p.m. | Rotary Complex, Rink B | Matthew Rae, MPP, Perth-Wellington |
| Thursday, December 24, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. | Rotary Complex, Rink A | |
| Monday, December 28, 2026 | 1:15 p.m. - 3:05 p.m. | Rotary Complex, Rink B | |
| Tuesday, December 29, 2026 | 1:15 p.m. - 3:05 p.m. | Rotary Complex, Rink B | |
| Wednesday, December 30, 2026 | 1:15 p.m. - 3:05 p.m. | Rotary Complex, Rink B | |
| Thursday, December 31, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. - 7:50 p.m. | Rotary Complex, Rink A | VFG Wealth |
| Thursday, December 31, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. - 7:50 p.m. | Rotary Complex, Rink B | |
| Sunday, January 3, 2027 | 2:30 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. | Dufferin Arena | Optimist Club of Stratford |
| Sunday, January 10, 2027 | 2:30 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. | Dufferin Arena | |
| Sunday, January 17, 2027 | 2:30 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. | Dufferin Arena | |
| Sunday, January 24, 2027 | 2:30 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. | Dufferin Arena | Stratford Winterfest |
| Sunday, January 31, 2027 | 2:30 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. | Dufferin Arena | Front Street Dental House |
| Wednesday, February 3, 2027 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. | Dufferin Arena | |
| Sunday, February 7, 2027 | 2:30 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. | Dufferin Arena | Optimist Club of Stratford |
| Sunday, February 14, 2027 | 2:30 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. | Dufferin Arena | |
| Monday, February 15, 2027 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. | Dufferin Arena | VFG Wealth James Arnold |
| Sunday, February 21, 2027 | 2:30 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. | Dufferin Arena | |
| Sunday, February 28, 2027 | 2:30 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. | Dufferin Arena | Hayashi Canada Inc. |
| Sunday, March 7, 2027 | 2:30 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. | Dufferin Arena | Optimist Club of Stratford |
| Sunday, March 14, 2027 | 2:30 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. | Dufferin Arena | |
| Monday, March 15, 2027 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. | Rotary Complex, Rink A | |
| Tuesday, March 16, 2027 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. | Rotary Complex, Rink A | Bickell’s Flooring & Complete Decorating Centre |
| Wednesday, March 17, 2027 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. | Rotary Complex, Rink A | |
| Thursday, March 18, 2027 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. | Rotary Complex, Rink A | |
| Friday, March 19, 2027 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. | Rotary Complex, Rink A | |
| Sunday, March 21, 2027 | 2:30 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. | Dufferin Arena | |
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 | 2:30 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. | Dufferin Arena |
Please note: no registration required for free sponsored skates (first come, first serve). Maximum of 170 on the ice at one time with all participant safety rules in effect.
Senior Skates (55+) Schedule (2026/27)
| Day | Starting | Ending | Cancellations | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mondays | October 19 | April 26 | Dec 22,28 | 1 - 2:50pm | Rink A, Rotary Complex |
| Tuesdays | October 15 | April 27 |
Dec 22, Mar 29 |
1 - 2:50pm | Rink A, Rotary Complex |
| Thursdays | October 15 | April 29 |
Dec 24, 31 |
1 - 2:50pm |
Rink A, Rotary Complex |
Modifications to Senior Skating Regular Schedule
| Day | Starting | Ending | Modification | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Senior Skates are for those 55 years of age and older. Senior skates are cash (or cheque for season pass) only at the admission gate, and therefore pre-registration is not available.
Participant Safety Requirements
Children under the age of 12 require an adult on the ice with them at all times and must wear a helmet.
Indoor and outdoor footwear, strollers, pucks and balls are not permitted on the ice surface during public skates.
The City of Stratford offers a number of free public skates at its Rotary and Dufferin arenas, thanks to the generosity of local businesses, organizations and community groups.
If you are interested in sponsoring a free skate during the 2025/26 ice season, please contact us by email or by phone at 519-271-0250, extension 275 for more information.
Subscribe, and stay up to date
Subscribe now to receive news releases, public notices and road closure announcements.