Pro sports in Edmonton
3 pro teams play in Edmonton. Here's where to see them, plus tickets and how to build it into a road trip.
🏆 Edmonton teams
⚡ Quick answers
- What pro sports teams are in Edmonton?
- Edmonton has 3 pro teams: the Edmonton Elks (CFL), the Edmonton Oilers (NHL) and the Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL).
- Where do Edmonton's teams play?
- Rogers Place (Oilers, Oil Kings) and Commonwealth Stadium (Elks).
- What airport do you fly into for a game in Edmonton?
- Edmonton (YEG) is the closest major airport, about 21 miles (34 km) from Rogers Place — roughly 30 min by car depending on traffic.
🧳 Things to do in Edmonton
Festival city, a vast river valley, and the gateway to the north. Make a weekend of it.
💬The North Saskatchewan river valley is the largest urban park in Canada — rent a bike or just walk it. Old Strathcona (Whyte Ave) is the food-and-drink heart, and Jasper and the Icefields Parkway are the epic drive from here.
🍽 Eat
- Old Strathcona / Whyte Ave — The dining-and-nightlife strip.
- 124 Street — Galleries and restaurants.
🍺 Grab a drink
- Whyte Ave — Bars and breweries.
🎨 See & culture
- Art Gallery of Alberta — Striking downtown building.
- West Edmonton Mall — A waterpark, rides — a rainy-day wormhole.
🎯 Things to do
- Old Strathcona — The historic, walkable heart.
🌲 Outdoors & hikes
- The river valley — Canada's largest urban park; Jasper is the road-trip.
Hand-picked highlights for planning a trip around the games — verify hours & details before you go.
🏠 Where to stay in Edmonton
Vacation rentals across Edmontonon OwnerDirect — book direct with the owner, with more room than a hotel if you're travelling as a group.