Plan Your Visit to Commonwealth Stadium

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Commonwealth Stadium has limited accessible parking, available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Commonwealth Stadium is wheelchair accessible. DATS service is welcome. 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 two family covered spaces are available as well. Tickets must be purchased for these seating areas. Accessible washrooms and family change rooms are also available.

Learn more about Commonwealth Accessibility.

Address

Commonwealth Stadium is located at 11000 Stadium Road, Edmonton, Alberta.

Our mailing address is:

Commonwealth Stadium
Box 2359
Edmonton, AB T5J 2R7

AED (Automated External Defibrillator)

There are two 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.

Alcohol Policy

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 section C.

Animals

Animals are not permitted in Commonwealth Stadium with the exception of accredited service animals and service animals in training.

ATMs

Bank machines are located in the East and West concessions.

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Baby Changing Stations

Baby changing stations are located in all washrooms throughout Commonwealth Stadium. There are also gender neutral washrooms available near Gate 2 and Gate 9.

Bag Policy

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”
Guests may also carry one small clutch wallet or purse no larger than 6.5” x 4.5”, 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

Banners/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, 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.

Bike Racks

Bike racks are available at Gate 2, Gate 6, Gate 9 and Gate 13.

Bike Valet

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.

Brickley's Knothole Corner

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 interactive children’s games, stroller check, face painters, and balloon artists during all Edmonton Elks home games.

Single game tickets in Brickley’s Knothole Corner, located in sections BB and CC (near the family area in the lower bowl), are free for children (aged 12 and under) and starting at $20 for adults

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Calendar

To find out what’s coming up at Commonwealth Stadium, check out our events page.

Cameras

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.

CFL (Canadian Football League)

The Canadian Football League 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.

For more information, visit CFL.ca.

Child Safety

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.

Concessions

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.

Coolers

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.

Courtesy Phones

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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Drop-off Zone

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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Edmonton Elks

The Edmonton Elks are a professional football team based in Edmonton, Alberta, competing in the West Division of the Canadian Football League (CFL). For more information, visit goelks.com.

Elevators

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.

Emergencies/Evacuations

Should there be a need to evacuate the stadium for any reason a message will be played on the PA system informing all how to proceed. Security, ushers and EPS 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 PA announcement.

Employment

There are numerous employment opportunities at Commonwealth Stadium.

For employment with the City of Edmonton, please visit the City of Edmonton Talent Hub.

For employment with the Edmonton Elks, please visit CFL Careers.

Exit/Re-Entry

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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First Aid

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

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.

Food and Beverage Policy

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 (i.e., 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.

The following are not allowed: glass bottles, pop or beer cans and containers over a capacity of 1 litre.

Food Concessions

Commonwealth stadium offers a variety of food and beverage options sold through the many concessions located on the east and west concourses.

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Gate Opening Times

Gate opening times will vary on an event-by-event basis. For Edmonton Elks games, all gates open one hour prior to the start of games.

Guest Conduct

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 bring the noise for your Green and Gold. When you bring it, please do so responsibly. Check out our Fan Conduct video.

Guest Relations

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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Happy Hour

Happy Hour starts when the gates open and lasts for one hour until the game commences. There are cheaper drink specials in the north end of the stadium under the Jumbotron.

Hotels

There are numerous hotel deals available for those visiting for an Edmonton Elks game. Please visit Explore Edmonton for Edmonton Elks hotel deals.

For additional information about where to stay, whether you’re here for a game or a live concert, please visit Explore Edmonton's Accommodations page.

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Info Booth

There are two information booths in operation for Edmonton Elks games. They are located on the east and west concourse.

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Jackie Parker Room

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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Brickley's Knothole Corner

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 interactive children’s games, stroller check, face painters, and balloon artists during all Edmonton Elks home games.

Single game tickets in Brickley’s Knothole Corner, located in sections BB and CC (near the family area in the lower bowl), are free for children (aged 12 and under) and starting at $20 for adults

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Lost and Found

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.

Lost Person

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.

LRT

You can take a Capital Line train to Stadium LRT Station.

The LRT is free 2 hours before kickoff and 2 hours post-game when you show your Edmonton Elks ticket.

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Media Access

The Bryan Hall Media Centre is located on the west concourse of the stadium.

Merchandise

There are merchandise outlets available in the east and west pods inside the stadium. The Team Store is also open on game days and Monday through Friday from 9-5pm. Merchandise sales for concerts and live entertainment events vary.

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Noisemakers

Lung-powered noisemakers 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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Park & Ride

Fans who have purchased their Edmonton Elks game day ticket in advance qualify for the Ticket to Ride program. With Ticket to Ride, your game-day ticket is valid fare on LRT, Park & Ride buses, or regular ETS bus service for 2 hours before the game, during the game and 2 hours after the game ends.

Non-stop direct service to every Edmonton Elks home game is available from several areas in the city. See Football Park & Ride.

For other events, park and ride details will be shared on Transit News & Events.

Parking

There is NO parking on-site at Commonwealth Stadium during CFL games and major events. Public transportation is highly encouraged. Parking restrictions are in effect in the neighbourhoods that surround Commonwealth Stadium during major events. Only residents with valid permits will be permitted to park in these areas. Vehicles in violation of the residential 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 for $15 parking at select lots (debit or credit only). Once there, it just one LRT stop to the stadium from the north lot or a short walk from the south or Borden Park lot.

Neighbourhood Parking

Residential parking restrictions are in effect during major stadium events. Please park legally and treat the community like it’s your own.

Residential Parking Ban

Football games are classified as major events therefore, a residential parking ban goes into effect for every home game. Parking is restricted on all signed streets from up to 2 hours before and 2 hours after the start time of the event. Any vehicle not displaying a valid residential parking permit will be tagged and towed at the owner's expense.

Please Note: Parking is restricted around Commonwealth Stadium and the LRT Station. Signs are posted at these locations.

Commonwealth Stadium Parking Restrictions

Party Decks

Get your general admission tickets in the brand new Coors Light Party Deck and Twisted Tea Party Deck. These limited-seating, standing party areas are located in the lower-bowl end zone for a game experience like no other.

For more information, visit goelks.com.

Permitted Items

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” — cannot be opened inside the stadium or while sitting in the stands impeding other patron’s 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" 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.

Prohibited Items

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”
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.

Public Transportation (LRT & Bus Service)

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 taking 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 also take a Capital Line train to Stadium LRT Station.

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Quarterback Club

Beginning in 2023, Quarterback Club is open to Season Seat Holders only. This space features a state of the art media wall and food and beverage options.

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Re-Entry

There is a No Re-Entry policy in effect. Guests who wish to leave Commonwealth Stadium will not be allowed to re-enter.

Rentals

Host your next meeting, private events or reception at Commonwealth Stadium! For a complete listing of our rooms and rates, see Commonwealth Rentals and Bookings.

Road Closures

For up-to-date information on road closures and detour routes, see Special Event Road Closures.

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Seat Cushions

Approved Stadium seat cushions are one piece with no zippers, pockets, attachments or concealed areas.

Seating Capacity

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 to 22 inches wide depending 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.

Security/Crowd Management

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, monitor both prohibited and restricted items and actions, oversee the alcohol license requirements and make 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.

Smoking Policy

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.

Strollers

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).

Suites

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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Tailgating

177 pre-game spots are available in Lot A and afford fans the opportunity to join in to this fashionable game day ritual. Spots are bookable by contacting the Edmonton Elks store.

Team Store

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

Mon-Fri	9am-5pm

Ticket to Ride Program

Fans who have purchased their Edmonton Elks game day ticket in advance qualify for the Ticket to Ride program. With Ticket to Ride, your game-day ticket is valid fare on LRT, Park & Ride buses, or regular ETS bus service for 2 hours before the game, during the game and 2 hours after the game ends.

For more information, see Football Park & Ride.

Ticketing

Tickets on game day can be purchased in person at the Edmonton Elks Team Store up to one hour prior to game time. 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 at Ticketmaster.ca. Tailgate tickets or tickets purchased through Ticketmaster over the phone or via internet may be picked up at Will Call located at Gate 13 on the Southeast 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 GoElks.com's Tickets page.

For live entertainment and concerts, see Commonwealth Stadium Events for more information about where to purchase tickets.

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Umbrellas

Small retractable umbrellas are permitted (must not obstruct another guest’s view). Umbrellas larger than 16” or with a point will not be permitted.

Ushers

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

Video cameras and recording devices are not permitted.

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Washrooms

Washrooms are located conveniently throughout Commonwealth Stadium.

Weather Policy

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.

Wheelchairs

Wheelchairs are available at each entrance gate to the stadium. Please check with an usher if you require assistance.

Learn more about Commonwealth Accessibility.

Wifi / Internet

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.

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