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Edmonton Elks road trip guide

Everything you need to catch the Edmonton Elks at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Canada — arena guide, tickets, getting there and where to watch.

🎟️ Edmonton Elks tickets

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✈️🚗 Getting to Commonwealth Stadium

Nearest major airport is Edmonton (YEG) — about 23 mi / 33 min from the arena.

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🧭 Planning your trip — quick answers

Where do the Edmonton Elks play?

The Edmonton Elks play home games at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton.

What airport do you fly into for an Edmonton Elks game?

Edmonton (YEG) is the closest major airport, about 23 miles (37 km) from Commonwealth Stadium — roughly 33 min by car depending on traffic.

How much is parking at Commonwealth Stadium?

There is no on-site parking at Commonwealth Stadium for CFL games; fans park at the Edmonton EXPO Centre North Lot and ride the Elks Huddle Shuttle (2026 season).

How do you get to Commonwealth Stadium without a car?

Take the Capital Line LRT to Stadium Station (111 Ave and 84 St), right beside the stadium; there is free LRT service from 2 hours before to 2 hours after Elks games. City park-and-ride options also exist.

Prices and logistics are approximate and change — details in the arena-prices table and the arena guide below.

🏟️ Commonwealth Stadium fan guide

Parking

There is no on-site parking at Commonwealth Stadium for CFL games; fans park at the Edmonton EXPO Centre North Lot and ride the Elks Huddle Shuttle (2026 season). Street parking around the stadium and LRT station is restricted from 2 hours before kickoff. (CA$16.50 (EXPO Centre North Lot))

Getting there

Take the Capital Line LRT to Stadium Station (111 Ave and 84 St), right beside the stadium; there is free LRT service from 2 hours before to 2 hours after Elks games. City park-and-ride options also exist.

Bar scene

The TELUS Elks Fan Park and an 18+ Fan Fest on the east side open about 2 hours before kickoff, with a bar and DJ.

Pre-game bars

  • The Canadian Brewhouse — Sports bar with many screens, game-night specials

Insider tips

  • Free LRT around game time
  • No stadium parking; plan ahead
  • Fan Fest opens 2 hours early

More: Commonwealth Stadium guide · sports in Edmonton

📺 Where to watch the Elks

National (CA): TSN / RDS · DAZN. Full TV guide →

🧳 Make a trip of it — Edmonton

Festival city, a vast river valley, and the gateway to the north.

  • Old Strathcona / Whyte Ave — The dining-and-nightlife strip.
  • Art Gallery of Alberta — Striking downtown building.
  • The river valley — Canada's largest urban park; Jasper is the road-trip.
Full Edmonton guide — eat, drink, museums, outdoors →

🧭 Combine it into a road trip

Also in Edmonton: Edmonton Oilers · Edmonton Oil Kings

Nearest big-league teams (great to pair up)

Also nearby: pro, minor & junior

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