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Rogers Centre Ottawa and Aramark Canada Announce Partnership

April 2, 2026 (OTTAWA) – Rogers Centre Ottawa is pleased to announce a 10-year partnership with Aramark Canada. Aramark Canada was selected following a comprehensive competitive procurement process and will be the exclusive provider for food and beverage services, convention services and facility maintenance services at the Rogers Centre Ottawa.

“The Rogers Centre Ottawa is excited to continue its relationship with Aramark Canada for the next decade,” said Lesley Pincombe, President and CEO, Rogers Centre Ottawa. “Aramark Canada has been a key partner in delivering exceptional events at the Centre, we look forward to growing our relationship and continuing to showcase our venue, and the city, to the world.” 

Aramark Canada provides integrated food and facilities services that help organizations operate more efficiently while creating memorable guest experiences. The company brings deep expertise, industryleading innovations, and datadriven solutions that streamline building operations and optimize resources. Aramark’s peoplefirst approach and extensive national footprint ensure consistent, highquality service solutions tailored to each unique operation 

“Aramark is proud to continue our longstanding partnership of Rogers Centre Ottawa with food, facilities, and guestfocused offerings,” said Alison Birdwell, President and CEO, Aramark Sports + Entertainment. “Our teams are focused on delivering highquality, seamless experiences that support the venue’s ongoing growth and role as a leading destination for events, meetings, and conventions.” 

Building on more than 15 years of collaboration, the renewed partnership will introduce new service and technology enhancements focused on guest experience, operational efficiency, and event execution at the Rogers Centre Ottawa.  

About the Rogers Centre Ottawa

The Rogers Centre Ottawa — Canada’s Meeting Place — is an internationally renowned convention centre located on the Rideau Canal in downtown Ottawa, Canada’s capital. With bold, modern design, a naturally lit interior, and magnificent views, the Rogers Centre offers an unparalleled and environmentally responsible setting for conventions, conferences, meetings and exhibits of any size. Since opening in 2011, the Centre has hosted thousands of events, generating millions of dollars of economic impact for the city of Ottawa and the province of Ontario.   

The Ottawa Convention Centre Corporation is an agency of the Government of Ontario. For more information, visit rogers-centre.ca. 

About Aramark Canada

Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Aramark Canada has proudly served clients from coast to coast for over 75 years. With more than 13,000 employees across the country—from Newfoundland & Labrador to British Columbia to Nunavut—we deliver essential services in colleges and universities, healthcare food and facilities, senior living communities, sports venues, remote work sites, and a broad range of business sectors. Our culture is rooted in service, and our people are dedicated to make a positive impact—for each other, our partners, our communities, and the planet. Aramark Canada is a recognized leader in hospitality, named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers in 2025, and globally recognized on DiversityInc’s “Top 50 Companies for Diversity” list, as well as earning a 100% score on the Disability Equality Index. Learn more at www.aramark.ca, and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. 

For More Information

Josh Verch 

Director, Marketing and Partnerships 

Rogers Centre Ottawa 

613-294-1528 

jverch@rogers-centre.ca