Maple Leafs bringing back playoff tailgates for run to the Stanley Cup

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Fans who can’t score a ticket to one of the Maple Leafs playoff games will get a chance to be part of the excitement with the return of tailgate parties outside Scotiabank Arena.

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The team will be packing fans into Maple Leaf Square again this year as Auston Matthews and Co. try to guide the Buds to their first Stanley Cup since 1967.

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The tailgates will take place during both home and away games and fans will get to enjoy a live DJ, special guests and giveaways while watching the game on the arena’s massive outdoor screen.

Food and beverages from Real Sports will be available to help keep the energy up.

To attend, fans are required to register for up to two free non-transferable mobile passes available on the Maple Leafs app. Passes will become available at 1 p.m. ET the day prior to each confirmed game and space in each viewing zone is subject to availability, with zones closest to Scotiabank Arena being filled first.

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Among new features this year is the Go Leafs GO Transit trains, with Metrolinx partnering with the team to help fans experience the excitement of playoffs during their commute.

Another will be the Passion Meter, which fans can engage with and measure their level of devotion using cheers, outfits and activity for the chance to win Leafs jerseys.

More details will be shared later this week.

The Maple Leafs have two regular-season games remaining after wrapping up their home slate in Saturday’s overtime loss to Detroit. The Buds head to Florida to play Tuesday night against the Panthers and Wednesday against the Lightning.

When the puck drops on the playoffs next weekend, the Leafs will either be matched up with the Panthers or Original Six rival Boston Bruins.

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