Saskatoon city council defers decision on downtown arena, entertainment partnership

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Operations managing company, Oak View Group, is assembling a plan to construct and operate the new downtown entertainment centers. Discussion of Partnership between OVG and Saskatoon council is deferred until the first quarter of 2026.

By Ashley Beherns Global News

Posted October 29, 2025 7:56 pm

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'Saskatoon council defers DEED partnership'

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WATCH: The Oak View Group attended a meeting of Saskatoon city council to discuss their partnership in constructing and operating the new downtown arena. OVG has entertainment centres all over Canada and some in the United States, but some residents in Saskatoon think business operations should stay in the city.

The Oak View Group (OVG) and Saskatoon city council discussed their partnership plan Wednesday, with OVG offering $15 million in initial funding for the downtown arena and convention centre. The discussion is deferred, and talks will continue in January of 2026.