Commonwealth Stadium is getting ready to host Canada versus Uzbekistan soccer game on Monday June 1, 2026 at 7pm.
The Canadian Men’s National Soccer Team (CANMNT) will continue its ‘Road to 2026’ with an international friendly match against Uzbekistan as part of its preparations for FIFA World Cup 26™.
- All guests are encouraged to arrive early to allow time for security screening at Commonwealth Stadium.
- Gates open at 5:30pm. The match begins at 7pm.
- Guests are also invited to attend the free pre-game fan fest in Lot A from 4:30-7:30pm. Activities include:
- Face painting
- An onsite DJ for dancing
- A photo booth
- Giant playing cards and more
Prizes from the Canadian Finals Rodeo, KDays and Farmfair International will be up for grabs and merchandise will be available for purchase.
Clear Bag Policy and Bag Search
Commonwealth Stadium strongly encourages fans to leave bags at home. For public safety and security, a mandatory clear bag policy is in place for all events. All bags may be subject to search.
- Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 12” x 6" are allowed
- Small clutch bags, which cannot exceed 4.5" x 6.5" in size, are allowed
A limited mobile locker and bag check service will be available for a $20 fee on a first-come, first-served basis. This service will be located on the east side of Stadium Road, near the Gate 9 entrance, north of the LRT lots.
The City and Stadium staff are not responsible for lost items.
Learn more about Commonwealth Stadium Policies.
Fan Attire and Permitted Items
Attendees are encouraged to wear red in support of the Canadian Men’s National Team.
- Signs and flags are permitted, provided they do not block other patrons’ views or enjoyment of the event
- Signs must be handheld and must not contain offensive, discriminatory or inappropriate language or images
- Flags are also permitted but must be handheld or on retractable poles and must not block other patrons’ views
Getting to Commonwealth Stadium
We encourage attendees to consider other forms of transportation, such as taking transit, cycling, rideshare and taxis.
Your Game-day Ticket is Your Fare
Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) is making it easier for riders to take transit to the match.
Simply show your valid game-day ticket as proof of payment when boarding any ETS bus or LRT. Fare coverage begins at 5pm and lasts until 2 hours after the game ends.
- There is no need to tap on or off with Arc validators when using your ticket as fare.
- Please ensure you keep your ticket in case you are asked to show proof of fare during your trip
Park & Ride
Park & Ride is available from the following locations:
- Eaux Claires Lot (97 Street and 157 Avenue)
- Lewis Farms (1021 Webber Greens Drive) - arrive early as this location has limited parking spots due to Valley Line West LRT construction
- NAIT Lots A, B and D (109 Street and 118 Avenue) - parking is $6 at these lots
- Nakî Transit Centre - St. Albert: (15520 Campbell Road)
An ETS shuttle will also run from Churchill Station (northbound stop at 100 Street and 102 Avenue) directly to the stadium, to help move large volumes of people to and from the event.
Bus Frequency
Shuttle buses will start running at 5:30pm and run approximately every 5 minutes with continuous return service following the match until the Stadium is clear. For more information, visit Transit News and Events.
Taking the LRT to the Stadium
Riders can also park at the following locations and take the Capital Line LRT to Commonwealth Stadium:
Clareview Transit Centre (48 Street and 139 Avenue)
Belvedere Transit Centre (62 Street and 129 Avenue)
Davies Transit Centre (100 Davies Station Northwest)
Bikes, Ride Shares and Taxis
There will be supervised bike valet parking on the northeast corner of Clarke Stadium.
Ride share services and taxis are also available at pick-up and drop-off areas on the northwest side of the Stadium at 90 Street and 110 Avenue near Lot A, and on the east side at 84 Street and 106A Avenue. Signs will guide you to the drop-off and pick-up locations.
Wheelchair Drop-off and Pick-up Location
Accessibility gates are #2, 6, 9 and 11. Wheelchair drop off will be Lot A by Gate 6.
Please make sure wheelchairs are properly labelled and identifiable.
Parking
There is no parking at Commonwealth Stadium and parking restrictions in neighbourhoods around the stadium will be in effect. When restrictions are in place, only residents with valid parking permits can park on streets in those areas.
The Commonwealth LRT parking lot will close on June 1 at 5pm.