What is the seating capacity of Commonwealth Stadium?

60,081
Commonwealth Stadium/Capacity

Who owns Commonwealth Stadium?

the City of Edmonton
Opened in 1978 the stadium is owned and operated by the City of Edmonton and was built for the 1978 Commonwealth Games. With a permanent seating capacity of over 60,000, Commonwealth Stadium is the second-largest stadium in the CFL behind Olympic Stadium in Montreal, 66,308.

Where is the Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton?

Alberta
Commonwealth Stadium/Province

Who has the biggest CFL stadium?

The Brick at Commonwealth Stadium, home of the Edmonton Elks, is the largest CFL stadium with seating for 56,302. The smallest stadium in the Canadian Football League is Percival Molson Memorial Stadium, home of the Montreal Alouettes with 23,420.

When did Edmonton play Commonwealth Games?

Edmonton 1978
The Edmonton 1978 Games were the first to be called “The Commonwealth Games”. It was also the first Games to introduce a mascot: Keyano, a Swan Hills Grizzly Bear; named after a Cree Indian word meaning unity and brotherhood.

Does Commonwealth Stadium have real grass?

When the venue opened it had a capacity for 42,500 and a natural grass turf. Unlike most other major stadiums in Canada, Commonwealth Stadium elected for a natural grass turf.

Are CFL balls bigger than NFL?

Another difference between NFL and CFL balls is that Canadian balls have two 1-inch (25 mm) complete white stripes around the football 3 in (76 mm) from the largest diameter of the ball and NFL balls have no stripes at all. The CFL retained its striping scheme when it adopted NFL measurement specifications in 2018.

Who has the smallest stadium in the NFL?

Chicago’s Soldier Field
Chicago’s Soldier Field is the smallest with a capacity of 61,500.

When were the Commonwealth Games held in Brisbane?

1982
Brisbane 1982. The Brisbane Games are still hailed as one of the very best.

Is there seating chart for Commonwealth Stadium Edmonton?

Every seating chart/seat map at Commonwealth Stadium – Edmonton can be a little different, therefore it’s probably a good idea to double check you’re looking at the one that matches the event you’re attending. If not, you can always choose a different seating chart from the list above.

What was the capacity of Commonwealth Stadium in 1983?

Edmonton was selected to host the 1983 Summer Universiade, and in 1981 the city council approved an $11 million upgrade to the venue, which added a further 18,000 seats to the upper tiers and the north end zone; this gave a capacity of 59,912 in 1982 and 60,081 from 1983. For special events, such as the Grey Cup, additional seating could be added.

When was the Commonwealth Stadium built in Canada?

It has been used for Canadian football, athletics, soccer, and rugby union, as well as concerts. Construction commenced in 1975 and the venue opened ahead of the 1978 Commonwealth Games (hence its name), replacing the adjacent Clarke Stadium as the Eskimos home.

When was Commonwealth Games first held in Edmonton?

Prior to Commonwealth Stadium, the main stadium in Edmonton was Clarke Stadium, which opened in 1939 and was built on a 38-acre (15 ha) plot of land. Work on applying to host the 1978 Commonwealth Games started in the early 1970s.

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