Commonwealth Stadium

3 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 9, ISSUE 6 F or the last 44 years, the iconic Commonwealth Stadium has overlooked Edmonton’s vibrant downtown. As the largest outdoor stadium in Canada, the 42-acre complex seats 56,400. It’s the idyllic venue to enjoy a sporting event such as the HSBC Rugby Sevens World Series or a legendary musical performance like The Rolling Stones. The facility was originally built and named for the Commonwealth Games, which Edmonton hosted from August 3rd to 12th, 1978. Queen Elizabeth II even opened the event during a ceremony held within the stadium. After the games concluded, the Edmonton Elks football club (formerly Edmonton Eskimos) permanently moved there from Clarke Stadium. During any Elks events, the arena is known as The Brick Field at Commonwealth Stadium. Edmonton’s emblem