As season ticket holders, we've been to the stadium many times but this was our first Grey Cup game here. Most things were status quo, but there were a few notable exceptions this time. Being that this was a sold out Grey Cup game, there were a LOT more fans in attendance than usual. The biggest negative we encountered was the lack of staff directing traffic at the ends of the stadium. We ended up being stuck in the middle of a barely moving crowd for so long that we missed some of the opening ceremony. It was very dangerous and scary to be trapped in the middle of that, especially when security and the police came running through to attend to a situation. This was poor planning on the part of the stadium and luckily ended up being uneventful for us. The upside from what I saw, was that the concessions, 50/50 sellers and beer hawkers seemed to be reasonably efficient. The halftime show was absolutely amazing, the fly-overs awe inspiring and the game was pretty good too. All things considered, we had a great time. It's just a shame the Red Blacks didn't win... read more

Commonwealth Stadium - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Stairs. Everyone's worst enemy lol. (Even those crazy fit people!) I haven't actually been to a game here This review is specifically for the special privileged use for the stadium (specifically the stairs)! Thank you to November Project for scoring another great summer at the stadium stairs! (see NP's twitter for details ) If you thought the Royal Glenora and Wolf Willow stairs were hard, think again! Commonwealth Stadium has rows upon rows of extra steps of all varieties, from the lower bowl's shallow wide steps to deeper shorter steps, to the upper bowl's almost-scary even steeper staircases! (Like you're hiking down an Aztec ruin haha) But wait, there's more! You only get 30-45 minutes to get er' done! (Or to challenge those once a month 96'er specials - do the WHOLE stadium in ONE hour!!! Bahahaha!) Feeling the burn yet? read more

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Let's go Eskimos! As a season ticket holder for the Eskimos, Commonwealth is like a second home. It lacks some of the modern pizzazz (and budget) of the NFL stadiums I have visited in the US, but it's a pretty darn nice stadium. There is an LRT stop at Commonwealth, making access by public transit easy, and on Eskimo game days, they run a program called the "Green and Go", giving free public transit or park and ride services before and after the game. One downside is that there aren't any good parking options, so if you want to bring your car you'll be paying for a spot near the coliseum and then walking for 10-15 minutes. On some days when I have been running late I've wished there were better parking options. There isn't a bad seat in the house for football, and upper deck seats have a great view of the entire field. Recent improvements to the stadium have added a lot to the experience, with new seats, an upgraded video scoreboard and nice touches like hanging banners in the concourse of Eskimo alumni. The staff are great if you need help finding something, and the bathrooms are so huge there are hardly ever line ups (unless you go for Grey Cup, oy). Food here is pretty decent, with the better food and expanded alcohol selection being found in the "indoor" concourse areas. Regardless of how the Eskimos play, this is a great place to spectate, and spend some nice time outdoors in the summer. read more

As far as a venue for the November Project, this place is great! That is what I was here for , so I am specifically reviewing for this type of event. Wednesdays are stair days, and turns out there is plenty to choose from!! The upper bowl provides smaller, steeper steps and the lower bowl provides longer shorter steps, better for those with a longer stride. The stadium is beautiful, with an incredible view of downtown. If you haven't been, it's worth trying out NP or going to an Esks game!! Thanks to the Commonwealth stadium for letting us use their facilities! read more

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Well let's just say this place is amazing. I used to work here for 4 years and just love it the staff is amazing and very friendly. The seats are very well maintain and seemed to be taken cared. The stadium is very clean as well and just love spending time there. This was my first time being in here not working for my first football game and I loved it. Didnt help that it rained most of the time but I still enjoyed it. The staff is very friendly they helped me quite a bit to find my seats and be comfortable. The food is a bit to pricey for my liking 10 dollars for a very small drink a hot dog and a small bag of chips that's quite a bit I wish they brought that down a bit. That's why it didnt get a full on 5 stars but I still love it and cant wait to go back for a concert or a game. I might go there for their name game before the season is over! read more

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The is stadium is worth every good review it gets! The seats, bathrooms and vendors are all ample with easy access. The seating allows for large crowds and so do the amenities! My personal favourite is the large speaker that carries music and announcements with ease no matter how loud the ROUGHRIDERS yell . read more

Commonwealth Stadium - Great views from all angles! - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

I am not the biggest sports person, I'll admit. I can't think of anything more dull than watching sports on TV. But I do enjoy a great LIVE sports game, so I was pretty excited for the FC Edmonton match against Toronto FC at Commonwealth. I got in a bit late because, silly me, I hadn't counted on parking costs, and duh, cash only. So a quick trip to the bank and back to the lot later, I was into Commonwealth. We were pretty high up, but at least we were sheltered. (It was a bit chilly that night!) Even being up high, we could still see all the action. Any exciting bits were featured on the screens to the side of the field. My hot dog was awesome (sorry, Karlie M - I don't know why they told you they didn't have any!) although it didn't not fill me up like I had hoped. Should've gone for the footlong! Tickets are a little bit steep for me to go too often, but it was a very fun evening. Thanks for having us, Commonwealth! read more

Commonwealth Stadium - FC Edmonton - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

I'll admit I'm not the biggest football fan. I mean I like the game, I guess, but I don't really understand all the rules. Still if I'm going to watch football then I want to watch it live so I went to the first pregame of the 2014/15 football season Edmonton Eskimos vs BC Lions. One thing I love about football games is that ETS provides free public transits on the buses, LRT, as well as park and ride services from various lots around the city before and after the game (I think it's 90 minutes before and after). Parking around Commonwealth is stupid, and even on the Park 'n Ride bus EPS had blocked off 112Ave to traffic, except buses going to the game, so driving at parking at Commonwealth seems like a pain. Your bags might get checked at Commonwealth, but from what I understand you can bring in your own water and snacks here (unlike at Rexall). They're mainly concerned with safety issues for the bag checks. That's handy to know because food here can be pricey ($3.50 for a bottle of water). Commonwealth is an outdoor stadium so it's important to come prepared for any weather. At our game it went from scorching hot, to cloudy and manageable, to rain (not too much). Put on sunscreen and bug spray, wear sunglasses (particularly if you're on the east/visitors side as you'll be facing the sun as it sets), and bring along a poncho or waterproof jacket. Depending on wear you sit there could be a lot of stairs and walking to do. The game itself was fun, but not high scoring (unfortunately we didn't win). Edmonton has some kinks to work out, but that's why it's a pre-game. Hopefully they'll get things figured out, and people will continue to head to Commonwealth for a football game. I'm sure I will. read more

We attended the 2018 Grey Cup at Commonwealth. The Stadium is dated and unfortunately shows it's ago when there is a capacity crowd. The lines for washrooms were crazy long, and the beer lines almost as bad. Moving around the concourse at any given time during the game was slow at best. The sight lines are good, and a normal Eskimo crowd can be accommodated without any issue. But, if you happen to attend a sold out event. Stay in your seat! Don't drink or visit the facilities...... read more

Been over 30 years since I have been here! It is ever enduring! Great venue! Everything is set up nicely. Yes...bathrooms, concessions, walk ways and seats. Sound system is great. The big screen is good (over saturated picture so color is not accurate.). Staff is friendly. Transportation to and from the stadium is good. (Leaving on the park and ride is hard to get to...needs to be rethought). read more

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Was there for Garth brooks on Saturday. Is every event this much of a shit show? No one could tell us where to enter, after several times asking, a random passer by told us where we needed to go. Inside. Omg. The concessions and booze counters. They need to find a better way to organize it. Standing in a line to get liquor only to find out the booth, despite having liquor ads on display, doesn't sell it. Overall, a disappointment with the venue. Not the show itself read more

I became a football fan after watching Edmonton Eskimos home game! From the outside you can tell that it is an old arena, but once you are inside I was in awe to see to huge stadium with fans very proud of their home team. Eskimos is very competitive. The seat is much better than Rexall and I will definitely watch another football game here! (besides it is the only one) Great experience! read more

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Went for an Eskimos game against the Argonauts and it was alot of fun. It helped that the Eskimos won and qualified for a play off spot! We sat in the lower bowl a few rows up - would probably recommend sitting higher up in either the last few rows of the lower bowl or the first few rows of the upper bowl. Our proximity to the front limited our view once the game was on the other side of the field to the point where it became difficult to tell if the ball was advancing on short runs and throws unless we watched the Jumbotron or waited until the play was over for the objective results. The Eskimos do a great job with their in game experience including a DJ that plays good music, free giveaways, ample concession stands/ATMs/50-50 vendors/beverage stands that limit the amount of time you have to wait in line. The lines for the bathroom are also not too bad, especially compared to an Oilers game at Roger's place. The 50-50 draw was up to $52,000 if you enjoy that part of the experience. Would also recommend taking the park and ride or LRT (which we did) to the game to avoid traffic. Edmonton's LRT is free on game nights and a great way to get to downtown after if you're looking to go out or back to your car if it's at a Park-and-Ride. read more

The Commonwealth Stadium was built originally for the 1978 Commonwealth Games and the Queen with Prince Philip and their two sons were there to officially open the Games. The stadium is pretty big with seating for over 56,000 people. It is home to the Edmonton Eskimos football team of the Canadian Football League. I love coming to this stadium to watch the Eskimos play ball and have been watching them play for over 25 years. Over the years, the concession stand items have gotten better and the crowds have gotten bigger. I used to sit pretty high up in the stands and there weren't that many people around me. Now when I go to a game, I am surrounded by people. The more people the merrier. The crowds really do make the game more exciting. The only downside is that it takes so much longer to get out of the stadium when the game is over. read more

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A stadium can be a city's lifeblood. Sporting events, concerts - communal experiences shared by tens of thousands, bringing them close together and creating a bond that will resonate through the ages. Although I was most reluctant to drive up to Edmonton this past June, there was a very good reason to do so: U2 at Commonwealth on the 360 Tour. After a pit stop at West Ed for grub and gear (rain in the forecast!), we drove down to the madness at 5 pm: a huge mass of people lined up waiting to get on the floor. Parking within a ten mile radius was obviously going to be an issue, and as nice as a tightly packed condo garage, entered through a back alley, sounds, it was the best option at the time. Plus it was within two blocks, and whatever happened with the rain, at least the car would be dry. Possibly stripped clean on cinders, but dry. The stadium itself is blah: I've only been to McMahon once to see a football game, and a stadium concert was never an option in the tightly regulated dead zone around that building (lest the poor neighbors have their ears assaulted). We were excited by the promise of our tickets: second balcony, first row. Turns out second balcony is pretty much on ground level, on the opposite side of the stage, and first row is directly behind a row of port-a-potties. In addition, the seats do not have backs but rather are a hollowed out scoop of hard plastic to park your ass into. Nice! Welcome to Commonwealth! Because your seats are directly behind this row of port-a-potties, we are going to move you to row 24, even further away from the action! Your view will be partially obstructed by the huge sound mixing board, and the giant Eskimos....thing...that's suspended over the middle of the field! Enjoy the wait! And wait you shall! Three hours before the opening band, there is little to do but sit and wait. And wait. Then decide to try your luck in the merch line, then wait some more there. And wait. And move two steps. And an hour later give up with no end in sight. Then sit back down and wait. Wait, did I miss the opening act? Who was it, Snow Patrol? Interpol? I can't remember. Let's wait some more. Maybe hit up the washrooms and try out the troughs, and the giant communal fountain of a sink. The U2 portion of Commonwealth was a magical experience, and a stadium show of that caliber must be lived through once. The stadium itself? Well, let's just leave that to the experts and split the opinion down the middle. 30/30 BOOM! read more

The city of edmonton owns it and it's like pulling teeth to get there help. I have been waiting five years and nothing and I'm just trying to prevent someone from getting hurt see I'm in a wheelchair and I feel like they don't care about us. One issue they got brand new seats for everyone but all I'm asking for is a cup holder so I don't have to hold it on my lap. Issue two how about a tray for my food the Rogers hockey rink has them. I'm just trying to make it fun for everyone in wheelchairs and people who sit in my section. And when they upgraded the seats they charged us but they didn't do anything to our area. read more

Yup, lots of concrete... 65,000 seats... Too many flags to count... and a helluva crowd of people that come out here to cheer on their team, to watch fantastic music concerts, to experience World Class Soccer... Edmonton rocks the world from this place! read more

Commonwealth Stadium - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

This place could use a little TLC, and some updates. I'm a season seat holder of the Edmonton Eskimos and enjoy watching the football. However I feel like the food options could be better, and the wifi available could be better as well. Half the time it doesn't even work. Other than that, great facility! read more

What an awesome stadium we have here in Edmonton. I forget just how great this place is since I never attend any Eskimo games but coming here for the FIFA Women's World Cup showed everyone, and the world, what a great facility we have right here under our nose! The stadium seats are in shades of green and gold (rightly so). The only and somewhat big drawback to this place (and i'm sure it was only related to hosting the FIFA games) was that they ran out of food half way through the double header - and with no communication to the massive crowds lined up everywhere, it was frustrating for many to stand in several different lines for up to an hour, only to find out time and time again that there was no more food once you got to the counter. Very poor planning on the Stadium's part as it left a foul mood for some people who ended up missing vital parts of the opening day games while they stood in line for food and drink only to be disappointed. read more

Commonwealth Stadium - #FIFA - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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I just got my membership yesterday and today i went there to workout without knowing about the recurring incident of robbery, today i am one of the victims- my wallet was stolen (in my wallet are important cards and government i.d's) i don't care about the money but the amount of stress that i've been through today was a nightmare!!!in the bright side the facilities are good and it is such a disappointment that such a facility is being targeted by thieves... I hope security should be tightened and front line staff should be more helpful next time..because i lost my membership card along with my wallet and i asked for a replacement card and they wanted to see an i.d which i don't have at the moment because all my i.d's were in my wallet. I hope this won't happen again otherwise, i won't be coming back anymore... read more

I love the stadium and Rec centre and would recommend it, but I would never wish my worst enemy to eat ANYTHING from "Fuel Up" they give horrible service, it took 20 minuets to get a burger that all they did was take it out of the freezer and put it in a microwave... disgusting. And my friend order a LARGE ice cream and it was four dollars... it came in a slurpee lid and had syrup in it. Extremely disappointed. read more

Will never go to another football game here again. Had my wrist grabbed by security taking my ticket out of my pocket. Was treated like a criminal and woman guard had a smirk on her face like it was funny. After repeated attempts figured out nobody cared. If I want to see a game will drive to Calgary and see 1 there. read more

The stadium itself was good, however there was not enough room around the food stalls to even get by as it gets so incredible busy. The staff behind the counter for the food was horribly slow and unorganized. I went right at half time to grab something to eat and ended up waiting 50 min in line. Yes- fifty min. And what did I get? A corn dog to which the batter wasn't cooked all the way through. Because of the poor service I missed almost all of the second half of a FIFA game . It was also my first time to commonwealth and I found out the hard way that there is no parking available for events. Police blocked off roads so you couldn't Even drive to it. The nearby residential streets all had signs saying you couldn't park there during stadium events. After driving around very frustrated and not knowing where to park I finally found someplace to park that was in a sketchy area. I had to walk 30 min to actually get the stadium. I wish someone told me beforehand to take public transit. Not impressed. read more