Enhance your experience by planning your visit to Commonwealth Stadium with our quick reference guide.
We have detailed information on how to get here, safety, accessibility, concessions and our premium rentals.
Commonwealth Stadium is located at 11000 Stadium Road, Edmonton, Alberta.
Our mailing address is:
Commonwealth Stadium
Box 2359
Edmonton, AB T5J 2R7
Getting to the Stadium
The Stadium is closely located to a bike path.
Bike racks are at Gate 2, 6, 9 and 13.
Fans who have purchased their Edmonton Elks game day ticket in advance qualify for the Ticket to Ride program. With Ticket to Ride, Elks game-day tickets are valid fares on:
- Regular bus and LRT: 2 hours before the game, during the game, and 2 hours after the game.
- Park and Ride: Starts 2 hours before the game and ends once the stadium clears after the game. Non-stop direct service to every Edmonton Elks home game is available from 4 areas in the city.
For other events, park and ride details will be shared on Transit News and Events.
Bus
Bus routes 2, 3 and 101 will be on detour during Elks games, starting 2 hours before the game until the stadium is clear. If you are the regular bus service to the game:
- For Route 2: use the temporary stop at 112 Avenue/86 Street (westbound)
- For Route 3: use stops on 86 Street/112 Avenue (westbound/eastbound)
- For Route 101: use the temporary stop at 112 Avenue/86 Street (northbound)
LRT
You can take a Capital Line train to Stadium LRT Station.
Transit is free 2 hours before kickoff, during the game and 2 hours post-game when you show your Edmonton Elks ticket.
A taxi stand is located outside the stadium on 89 Street and 112 Avenue. This is along the northeast side of the building, closest to Gate 6.
Parking
Bike racks are available at Gate 2, Gate 6, Gate 9 and Gate 13.
Free bike valet service is available for all Edmonton Elks home games, located at the north east corner of Clarke Stadium. Bike valet service opens 1 hour prior to the game's start time and closes 1 hour after the game ends. Bicycle helmets can be stored with your bike at the bike valet.
Fans who have purchased their Edmonton Elks game day ticket in advance qualify for the Ticket to Ride program. With Ticket to Ride, Elks game-day tickets are valid fares on:
- Regular bus and LRT: 2 hours before the game, during the game, and 2 hours after the game.
- Park and Ride: Starts 2 hours before the game and ends once the stadium clears after the game. Non-stop direct service to every Edmonton Elks home game is available from 4 areas in the city.
For other events, park and ride details will be shared on Transit News and Events.
There are 4 parking lots (A, B, C and D) with approximately 750 parking spots. However, there is no parking on-site at Commonwealth Stadium during CFL football games and major events. Public transportation is highly encouraged.
Neighbourhood Parking
Residential parking restrictions are in effect during major events. Only residents with valid permits are allowed to park in these areas. Vehicles in violation of the parking restrictions will be tagged and towed. We ask all guests to be courteous and respect the neighbourhoods that surround Commonwealth Stadium.
Edmonton Expo Centre
Commonwealth Stadium has partnered with the Edmonton Expo Centre (7515 118 Avenue) for $16 parking at select lots (debit or credit only). Once there, it is just 1 LRT stop to the stadium from the north lot or a short walk from the south or Borden Park lot.
Stadium Accessibility
- Commonwealth Stadium has limited accessible parking, available on a first-come, first-served basis
- Dedicated Accessible Transit Service (DATs) is welcome
Learn more about Commonwealth Accessibility.
Commonwealth Stadium is wheelchair accessible. Gates 2, 6, and 11 are wheelchair accessible.
- An elevator is available at Gate 11.
- Covered spectator spaces are available for wheelchair users
- An attendant and 2 family covered spaces are available as well (tickets must be purchased for these seating areas)
Accessible washrooms and family change rooms are available.
Food and Beverage
All guests who appear under the age of 25 will be required to show valid government-issued ID to purchase alcohol. Guests serving alcohol to minors will be subject to arrest. Alcohol may not be brought into the stadium. Guests attempting to bring alcohol into the stadium will be denied entry or removed. Any guest that is denied entry or removed for any violation of facility rules will not be issued a refund.
An alcohol policy is in effect to assist with responsible consumption. Individuals who appear to be intoxicated will be removed from the premises by a sober friend or family member or in a taxi at their own expense. Drunk and disorderly behaviour may also result in arrest and prosecution. Members of the Commonwealth Stadium staff and Edmonton Police Service are available to assist at all times and the public is asked to report any unacceptable behaviour.
There are specific sections of the stadium that are designated “Alcohol Free” and tickets can be purchased for these areas. Currently, these sections are AA, BB, CC, and the south half of section A. Signage is visible at the top of section A to distinguish which half is non-alcoholic.
Commonwealth Stadium offers a variety of food and beverage options sold through the many concessions located on the east and west concourses. Concessions open 1 hour prior to the start of Edmonton Elks games.
Cash or credit cards are accepted. Bank machines are located in the east and west pods.
For Edmonton Elks games, guests are not permitted to bring food into Commonwealth Stadium, except individual snacks.
Outside food cannot be brought into any suite. Guests must also adhere to the following:
- All food items should be wrapped, bagged, or left inside a container to avoid spillage.
- Food that might be thrown as a projectile must be sliced or sectioned (such as oranges, apples and other fruits).
- Food containers must be soft-sided and small enough to fit under the guest's seat. Plastic water bottles (1-litre or less), juice boxes and thermoses are permitted. Plastic bottles must be sealed. Thermoses and personal water bottles (such as Thermoflask, Nalgene) must be empty at the time of entry. Water bottle fill stations are located in the East and West concession pods and there are concessions available for warm drinks.
The following are not allowed: glass bottles, pop or beer cans and containers over a capacity of 1 litre.
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Baby changing stations are located in all washrooms throughout Commonwealth Stadium. There are also gender-neutral washrooms available near Gate 2 and Gate 9.
Commonwealth Stadium has a no bag policy for all guests attending events at the venue to make entry faster, safer and easier for everyone.
- Guests are encouraged not to bring bags to the stadium
- Guests may enter with a clear plastic bag that is no larger than 12 x 12 x 6 inches
- Guests may also carry 1 small clutch wallet or purse no larger than 6.5 x 4.5 inches, with a handle or strap, which will be searched
- Exceptions may be provided for diaper bags, and for medically necessary items that cannot fit into a clear bag
- All bags are subject to search, including enhanced screening, if required
- Fans carrying bags that do not meet the criteria will not be permitted entry
Signs must be handheld, event-related, in good taste, and cannot obstruct another guest’s view. They may not contain commercial messages, logos or political endorsements, or profanity. They may not be hung from affixed stadium structures.
Signs on sticks or poles, or constructed of wood or metal material, are also not permitted. Management reserves the right to confiscate signs that are in violation of stadium policy.
This family-oriented area is located in and around Gate 2, and opens one hour before kickoff for every Edmonton Elks home game.
This special section includes Kids Club sales, colouring / sign making, sensory kits and complimentary stroller check during all Edmonton Elks home games.
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To find out what’s coming up at Commonwealth Stadium, check out our events page.
Still cameras (non-professional, 200 mm lens or smaller) are permitted for Edmonton Elks games. Professional grade cameras, tripods, selfie sticks are not permitted.
Please note: additional restrictions may be in place for live concerts.
The Canadian Football League (CFL) is a professional sports league in Canada. The CFL is the highest level of competition in Canadian football, a form of gridiron football closely related to American football.
A child safety wristband program is available at the Information Booths on the east and west concourse of Commonwealth Stadium to help reunite lost children with parents/guardians.
Food coolers are not permitted at Edmonton Elks games and major stadium events. You may bring in small amounts of snack foods, with the exception of peanuts in the shell.
A number of courtesy phones are available for guest use. Phones are located on the east and west sides of the concourse.
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The curb lane on 112 Avenue eastbound from 95 Street to Stadium Road is a dedicated drop-off and pick up location for the general public and ride share.
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The Edmonton Elks are a professional football team based in Edmonton, Alberta, competing in the West Division of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
There is an elevator located at Gate 11 to grant access from the ground level to the stadium Concourse. No elevator access to the field level for any events.
Should there be a need to evacuate the stadium for any reason, a message will be played on the PA system informing everyone of how to proceed. Security, ushers and Edmonton Police Service will work to make certain that everyone remains safe and makes their way to the designated areas depending on the severity of the emergency. Spectators will be called back into the stadium (seating) once the emergency has been resolved with the aid of the PA announcement.
There is a No Re-Entry policy in effect. Guests who wish to leave Commonwealth Stadium will not be allowed to re-enter.
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AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
There are 2 AED units located in the Stadium which members of the public can access in case of emergency. They are located in the east and west concessions.
Ambulance Assistance
St. John Ambulance attendants provide first aid throughout the stadium. First Aid tents are set up on the concourse during Edmonton Elks games and major events. If you require first aid, you can notify a Commonwealth Stadium staff member and they will radio a First Aid Attendant to provide assistance.
Flags must be handheld, event-related, in good taste, and cannot obstruct another guest’s view. They may not contain commercial messages, logos or political endorsements or profanity. They may not be hung from affixed stadium structures. Flags on sticks or poles, or constructed of wood or metal material, are also not permitted. Management reserves the right to confiscate signs that are in violation of stadium policy.
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Gate opening times will vary on an event-by-event basis. For Edmonton Elks games, all gates open 1 hour prior to the start of games.
Commonwealth Stadium is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests. Guests who interfere with play, use foul language, make obscene gestures, smoke or appear to be impaired may be ejected.
When you come to Edmonton Elks home games, we want you to bring the noise for your Green and Gold. When you bring it, please do so responsibly. Check out our Fan Conduct video.
For your convenience, customer service attendants and ushers are located throughout the stands before and during the game.
Staff can assist you with problems that arise. You can also text the Guest Assist line for assistance: 780-666-3411.
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There are numerous hotel deals available for those visiting for an Edmonton Elks game. For information about where to stay, whether you’re here for a game or a live concert, please visit Explore Edmonton.
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There are 2 information booths in operation for Edmonton Elks games. They are located on the east and west concourse.
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Located in the West Pod, the Jackie Parker Room is open to the public during all Edmonton Elks games and available on non-game days for private bookings. This space features a salute to the history of the Edmonton Elks franchise and food and beverage options for ticket holders.
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Legends Club (formerly Quarterback Club) is open to all Elks Season Seat Holders. This space features a state-of-the-art media wall to watch the game from indoors, food and beverage options, and a family zone with colouring and lawn games.
All lost and found items will be taken to the information desk at Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre after the event.
For questions about lost items during the concert, please ask any Commonwealth Stadium staff member. To contact the information desk, please phone 311.
If a guest has become separated from his or her party, individuals looking for the lost guest should be escorted directly to the information booth, located on the east and west concourse.
If you find a lost person or lose a person, feel free to ask any Commonwealth Stadium staff member for assistance or proceed to an information booth.
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The Bryan Hall Media Centre is located on the west concourse of the stadium.
- There are merchandise outlets available in the east and west pods inside the stadium.
- The Edmonton Elks Team Store is located at Commonwealth Stadium (enter through the recreation centre). Gear up for game day or get a little Green and Gold in your every day.
Store Hours
| Monday-Friday | 9am-5pm |
|---|---|
| Game Day | 9am-end of game |
Merchandise sales for concerts and live entertainment events vary.
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Stadium horns/vuvuzelas are welcome at Edmonton Elks games. Please show respect for your fellow fans when using noisemakers. Such devices may be confiscated at the discretion of management.
Air horns, megaphones, whistles and other mechanical noisemakers are not permitted.
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Get your general admission tickets at the 2 north end Party Decks. These limited ticket, standing party areas are located in the lower-bowl north end zone for a game experience like no other.
For more information on the Party Deck, visit Edmonton Elks.
- Containers or thermoses with a capacity of 1-litre or less, juice boxes
- Small individual serving snacks (except peanuts in the shell)
- Cigarettes/E-Cigarettes in designated areas
- Still cameras (non-professional, 200 mm lens or smaller), binoculars
- Small collapsible umbrellas smaller than 16 inches — cannot be opened inside the stadium or while sitting in the stands, impeding other patrons' views
- Lung powered noisemakers
- Small strollers (must fold and be able to be stored safely under your seat)
- Flags (on telescopic poles only)
- Clear bags sized 12 x12 x 6 inches that fit under seats
- Banners and signs — signs must be handheld, event-related, in good taste and cannot obstruct another guest’s view. They may not contain commercial messages, logos or political endorsements and may not be hung off affixed stadium structures.
- Costumes may be subjected to enhanced inspection. Masks are permitted only to be worn while in your assigned seat. Masks cannot be worn on the concourse or in common areas.
The following items are prohibited at Commonwealth Stadium:
- Weapons of any kind
- Glass bottles, cans, containers with a capacity larger than 1 litre
- Alcoholic beverages and outside food (exceptions may be made for medical reasons)
- Drugs/narcotics
- Umbrellas larger than 16” or with a point
- Illegal substances
- Explosives, fireworks, incendiary devices, smoke bombs, aerosol cans, paints, flammable liquids
- Video cameras, recording devices
- Professional grade cameras, tripods, selfie sticks
- Pets (service animals are permitted)
- Air horns, megaphones, whistles and other mechanical noise makers
- Peanuts in the shell
- Laser pointers/pens
- Beach balls
- Coolers
- Opaque bags, and bags larger than 12 x 12 x 6 inches
- Unmanned aircraft systems - Drones
- Pipes, rods, dowels and hockey sticks
- Signs on poles or sticks or constructed of wood or metal material
- Any other items deemed to be dangerous or inappropriate
All prohibited items must be surrendered prior to entry to the stadium.
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Host your next meeting, private event or reception at Commonwealth Stadium! For a complete listing of our rooms and rates, see Commonwealth Rentals and Bookings.
For up-to-date information on road closures and detour routes, see Special Event Road Closures.
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Approved Stadium seat cushions are one piece with no zippers, pockets, attachments or concealed areas.
Commonwealth Stadium can hold 56,302 spectators. It is the second-largest stadium in Canada, after Olympic Stadium in Montreal, and the largest open-air stadium in Canada.
Commonwealth Stadium seats are 19-22 inches wide depending on where you are sitting. There are also bucket seats that do not have armrests. Seating can be accommodated with a regular chair in one of the accessible areas as an alternative. Once you arrive, if there are any seating issues, you can connect with one of the ushers in the high visibility vests and they will be able to help with relocation.
The stadium employs security staff to monitor the safety of spectators that attend events at the stadium. Security is responsible for doing bag checks and random pat-downs at the entry gates, monitoring both prohibited and restricted items and actions, overseeing the alcohol license requirements and making the stadium a safe place to come and enjoy an event.
Security staff are identified by the blue polo shirt or blue jacket depending on the weather. Security, ushering and Edmonton Police Service work together to monitor the crowds inside the stadium and take the appropriate actions to ensure an enjoyable time for all.
Commonwealth Stadium is a non-smoking facility. Smoking tobacco, vaping and cannabis consumption in a non-designated area will result in ejection from the stadium without refund.
Any form of cannabis consumption or possession is prohibited on Commonwealth Stadium property at all times, including stadium parking lots.
Smoking (tobacco and vaping) is only permitted in designated smoking areas outside gates 7 and 8. Please ask stadium staff if you require assistance.
Stroller parking is available at all information booth locations and Knothole Corner. Commonwealth Stadium is not responsible for any missing, lost, stolen or damaged items while checked.
Small strollers are permitted in the stands (must fold and be able to be stored safely under your seat).
Enhance your game-day experience with executive suites. To check availability or to book a suite tour, please email: partnerships@goelks.com.
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200 spots are reserved for tailgating passholders in Lot B. This space is an exciting space in the Elks Fan Park and all fans are welcome to join in on the pre-game festivities. The Elks tailgate has a waitlist, please contact the Elks Customer Service team to be added to the list.
Tickets on game day can be purchased in person at the Edmonton Elks Team Store until half time, and beginning 90 minutes prior to kick-off, tickets can be purchased at any ticket booth at the stadium.
Tickets can also be purchased at any Ticketmaster location or online. Tickets purchased through Ticketmaster over the phone or via the internet may be picked up at Will Call located at Gate 2 on the Southwest corner of Commonwealth Stadium. Will Call opens 90 minutes before kick-off and photo identification is required for ticket pick-up. For more information, visit the Elk's Tickets page.
For live entertainment and concerts, see Commonwealth Stadium Events for more information about where to purchase tickets.
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Small retractable umbrellas are permitted (must not obstruct another guest’s view). Umbrellas larger than 16 inches or with a point will not be permitted.
Each section in the stadium is staffed by ushers who are there to assist with everything from general event info to ticketing and wayfinding questions. Our staff are there and happy to assist no matter how big or small the task. Ushers can be identified by their bright yellow vests.
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Video cameras and recording devices are not permitted.
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Washrooms are located conveniently throughout Commonwealth Stadium.
CFL games and major events will continue, rain or shine, unless otherwise specified. Please come prepared for the weather.
Small pocket-sized and collapsible umbrellas without a point are permitted in the venue. Large umbrellas will be confiscated.
Free Wi-Fi is available for all spectators who attend events at Commonwealth Stadium. The Wi-Fi Network name is #TELUS. No password is required.
Contact Us
311 Contact Centre
Phone 311 | Outside Edmonton and Video Relay Service (VRS): 780-442-5311 | TTY 711