Rogers Place

Rogers Place is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in downtown Edmonton, Alberta. Serving as the home for the NHL's Edmonton Oilers and the WHL's Edmonton Oil Kings, the venue officially opened on September 8, 2016. It was constructed to replace the aging Northlands Coliseum, which had served as the Oilers' home since 1974. The project was a central component of the ICE District, a large-scale mixed-use sports and entertainment development designed to revitalize the city's downtown core. Construction of the facility began in March 2014, led by PCL Construction, and the naming rights were secured by Rogers Communications in a 10-year deal announced in 2013. The arena is owned by the City of Edmonton and operated by OEG Inc. Architecturally, the building is noted for its distinctive, fluid exterior and the inclusion of Ford Hall, a large public gathering space that connects the arena to the surrounding urban environment. Beyond its primary role as a hockey venue, Rogers Place has hosted a wide variety of major events, including concerts, professional wrestling, and national championships. It gained significant international attention in 2020 when it served as a primary hub city for the NHL's return-to-play initiative, successfully hosting the Stanley Cup Finals during the COVID-19 pandemic. The facility is recognized for its commitment to environmental sustainability, having achieved LEED Silver certification in 2017, making it the first NHL facility in Canada to reach this standard.