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Commonwealth Stadium / Stade du Commonwealth

About this venue

Commonwealth Stadium / Stade du Commonwealth is Edmonton's large open-air stadium and home of the CFL's Elks, also used for stadium-scale concerts and international events.

Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton during an Elks home football game, viewed from an elevated position across the field, lower bowl and upper seating. Published on the club’s 2026 single-game ticket page; the exact section, row and capture date are not confirmed. Other sports and concert configurations differ.
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Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton during an Elks home football game, viewed from an elevated position across the field, lower bowl and upper seating. Published on the club’s 2026 single-game ticket page; the exact section, row and capture date are not confirmed. Other sports and concert configurations differ.

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Event-day answers for Commonwealth Stadium / Stade du Commonwealth

FanProof verdictBuild the trip around Stadium LRT or park-and-ride, not neighbourhood parking; choose a covered accessible bowl location when needed and verify concert-floor access separately.

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Getting inBag size checker · Full entry policy

Bags & entry

Despite its “no bag” heading, the city permits a clear plastic bag up to 12 × 12 × 6 inches plus one small clutch/purse up to 6.5 × 4.5 inches with a handle/strap. Medical/diaper exceptions may be provided for necessities that cannot fit a clear bag. All bags are searched, potentially with enhanced screening. Noncompliant bags cannot enter; no general public bag-storage service is established. Confirm your event and necessary exceptions ahead.

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Approved bag sizes

Clear plastic bag

up to12 × 12 × 6 in

12 in12 in6 in

Small clutch / purse

up to6.5 × 4.5 in

6.5 in4.5 in

Depth not listed by source.

Despite the no-bag heading, the city permits a clear plastic bag plus one small clutch/purse.

Diaper/medical exceptions may be provided for necessities that cannot fit a clear bag. All bags are searched; confirm your actual event and any storage arrangement.

Confirm your actual event, necessary exceptions and exact-boundary bag before travel.

Drawings are not to scale or an orientation guide. Check every side against the venue’s listed measurements.

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Will my bag fit?

Pick a bag to compare it with Commonwealth Stadium / Stade du Commonwealth's published limit.

Dimensions only: bag type, contents, material and screening rules still apply. Preset sizes are typical, not your exact bag. Security staff make the final call at the gate.

Events, tickets & arrival timeline

Your event day

Travel time
  1. 3:00 PMLeave30 minutes to get there, then into the gates by your arrival time.
  2. 3:30–4:18 PMArriveThis guide's arrival window: 72–120 minutes before start.
  3. 5:30 PMStartListed start time. Doors usually open earlier; check your ticket.
  4. AfterGetting homeCheck your ride or last train home

Times are in the venue's local time.

Home teams
Edmonton Elks
Upcoming Events
Venue details
Venue typeStadium
CapacityNot publishedno reliable fixed total found
Getting thereStadium LRT station is the primary transit anchor
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When to arrive

Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton is reached by Capital Line LRT at Stadium station. For Elks games, an advance game ticket includes regular ETS bus/LRT travel two hours before kickoff, during the game and two hours afterward; other events have separate transit arrangements. The City says general on-site parking is unavailable during CFL games and major events, with residential permit restrictions nearby. Check your numbered gate and event-specific park-and-ride instructions before leaving.

Transit & the journey home

Stadium LRT station is the primary transit anchor; follow the event's current entry routing and post-event crowd plan.

Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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Parking

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Parking At A Glance

Very high

What to do
There is no on-site public parking for CFL games or major events. Use Stadium LRT, an Elks park-and-ride, or Expo Centre parking followed by one LRT stop.
Best option
Stadium LRT, including the free Elks game-day fare period, or the accessible drop-off at Gate 6
Avoid
Do not enter the surrounding permit-parking neighbourhood expecting a legal event space; restrictions are enforced and vehicles can be towed.

Location

11000 Stadium Road NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 4E2

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Seats & viewsSeat charts · Event layouts vary

Seats & views

Accessibility

Arrange covered wheelchair spectator, attendant and family seating before purchase. The stadium page names accessible Gates 2, 6 and 11; the city access guide additionally lists Gate 9 and describes ramp access at 2/6/9. Confirm current gates and your exact route. Gate 11 has a lift from ground to stadium concourse, with no lift access to field level for events. DATS/placard drop-off is at Gate 6. Accessible/family washrooms are available. The recreation centre’s pool equipment and the city’s generic loan-device introduction do not establish a stadium wheelchair loan or ongoing escort service.

Find your section

Seating maps & views

Match the layout to your event before choosing seats. Stage position, floor seating, standing areas, and available sections can change.

Real photos from the seats

Browse Commonwealth Stadium / Stade du Commonwealth photos by section and compare the sightlines, railings, and stage views. Check the event and photo date; zoom can make the stage look closer.

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Commonwealth Stadium Edmonton — city section and gate map

Seating chart

Commonwealth Stadium Edmonton — city section and gate map

Commonwealth Stadium / Stade du Commonwealth: Seating chart, Commonwealth Stadium Edmonton — city section and gate map. Use the source chart for section and row details.

The City of Edmonton’s current stadium page links this site map with football seating sections, numbered gates, concessions, LRT direction and accessible entry/elevator symbols. Older team, sponsor and concession labels remain in the artwork. It is a general reference rather than a live event allocation or a promise that every gate opens. Compare the current Elks chart and selected ticket; concerts and temporary hockey layouts can differ.

Commonwealth Stadium Edmonton — 2026 Elks football sections

Seating chart

Commonwealth Stadium Edmonton — 2026 Elks football sections

Commonwealth Stadium / Stade du Commonwealth: Seating chart, Commonwealth Stadium Edmonton — 2026 Elks football sections. Use the source chart for section and row details.

The Edmonton Elks’ current 2026 single-game ticket page publishes this football map for Play Alberta Field at Commonwealth Stadium. It identifies lettered lower sections, numbered upper-section counterparts, home/away sides, press box, suites and party-deck areas. Greyed areas do not establish ticket availability or closure for every event. This diagram supplies sections rather than individual row/seat numbers; use the selected game’s ticket inventory for exact allocation and accessibility.

Seating & atmosphere notes

Inside the Venue At A Glance

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Mixed

Arrival & transportation

Stadium LRT is the primary gate approach. Step-free visitors can use Gates 2, 6, 9, or 11; Gate 11 has the public elevator and Gate 6 handles accessible drop-off.

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Mixed

Seat & section strategy

The 56,000-plus-seat open-air bowl uses seats roughly 19 to 22 inches wide. Accessible platforms include covered locations, but there is no elevator from the concourse to concert floor level.

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Positive

Event-day character

Canada's largest open-air stadium produces true large-crowd CFL and concert scale, with the dedicated LRT station absorbing much of the arrival demand.

Inside the venueWater refill stations

Payment

For Edmonton Elks games, the city’s visit guide says concessions accept cash or credit cards. Ordinary bank machines are listed in east/west concession areas; they are not cash-to-card conversion. No universal cashless rule, named wallet or every vendor’s payment method is established. Confirm your actual game or concert’s current arrangement.

Water & drinks

For Elks games, sealed plastic water bottles up to one liter may enter. Thermoses and personal reusable bottles must be empty; the page prohibits containers over one liter and glass/cans. Refill stations are in east/west concession pods. Individual snacks have a stated exception despite a broader outside-food prohibition, with wrapped food/soft underseat containers and no food into suites. Confirm other event rules and necessary medical/dietary arrangements ahead.

The experience

  • Best for: Elks football and major outdoor events with a dedicated LRT station
  • Watch out for: Commonwealth Stadium’s no-bag policy allows a clear bag up to 12 × 12 × 6 inches and one small clutch up to 6.5 × 4.5 inches; diaper and medically necessary exceptions can apply. Bags are searched and re-entry is prohibited. Wheelchair-accessible gates are 2, 6 and 11, with an elevator at Gate 11. Accessible parking is limited and first come. Arrange the exact accessible/companion seats before booking; the Elks football chart does not establish concert or temporary hockey sightlines.
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Scale and free game transit

  • ✓Elks tickets provide free regular bus and LRT travel before, during, and after home games.
  • ✓Four accessible gates and covered accessible seating provide multiple step-free choices.
  • ✓Bike racks at four gates and a free Elks bike valet add non-driving options.

No event parking

  • ×The stadium's 750 on-site spaces are not available to the public for CFL games and major events.
  • ×Neighbourhood parking is permit-controlled and subject to towing.
  • ×Concert-floor access is not served by an elevator, so field inventory requires event-specific mobility confirmation.
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11000 Stadium Road NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 4E2

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Despite its “no bag” heading, the city permits a clear plastic bag up to 12 × 12 × 6 inches plus one small clutch/purse up to 6.5 × 4.5 inches with a handle/strap. Medical/diaper exceptions may be provided for necessities that cannot fit a clear bag. All bags are searched, potentially with enhanced screening. Noncompliant bags cannot enter; no general public bag-storage service is established. Confirm your event and necessary exceptions ahead.

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Destination: Commonwealth Stadium / Stade du Commonwealth, 11000 Stadium Road NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 4E2. Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton is reached by Capital Line LRT at Stadium station. For Elks games, an advance game ticket includes regular ETS bus/LRT travel two hours before kickoff, during the game and two hours afterward; other events have separate transit arrangements. The City says general on-site parking is unavailable during CFL games and major events, with residential permit restrictions nearby. Check your numbered gate and event-specific park-and-ride instructions before leaving. Stadium LRT station is the primary transit anchor; follow the event's current entry routing and post-event crowd plan. There is no on-site public parking for CFL games or major events. Use Stadium LRT, an Elks park-and-ride, or Expo Centre parking followed by one LRT stop.

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Arrange covered wheelchair spectator, attendant and family seating before purchase. The stadium page names accessible Gates 2, 6 and 11; the city access guide additionally lists Gate 9 and describes ramp access at 2/6/9. Confirm current gates and your exact route. Gate 11 has a lift from ground to stadium concourse, with no lift access to field level for events. DATS/placard drop-off is at Gate 6. Accessible/family washrooms are available. The recreation centre’s pool equipment and the city’s generic loan-device introduction do not establish a stadium wheelchair loan or ongoing escort service.

Official venue accessibility guidance (opens in a new tab)Seat maps (opens in a new tab)

For Edmonton Elks games, the city’s visit guide says concessions accept cash or credit cards. Ordinary bank machines are listed in east/west concession areas; they are not cash-to-card conversion. No universal cashless rule, named wallet or every vendor’s payment method is established. Confirm your actual game or concert’s current arrangement. For Elks games, sealed plastic water bottles up to one liter may enter. Thermoses and personal reusable bottles must be empty; the page prohibits containers over one liter and glass/cans. Refill stations are in east/west concession pods. Individual snacks have a stated exception despite a broader outside-food prohibition, with wrapped food/soft underseat containers and no food into suites. Confirm other event rules and necessary medical/dietary arrangements ahead.

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Stadium LRT station is the primary transit anchor; follow the event's current entry routing and post-event crowd plan. Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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