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About Northlands Coliseum

Northlands Coliseum has a storied place in Edmonton’s sports and events history. Although the venue closed in 2018 and demolition is planned to begin in 2026 with completion around 2028 as part of Exhibition Lands redevelopment, the site’s legacy remains. This page provides a complete overview of the venue’s capacity, seating layout insights, parking history, transit access, and nearby hotel and dining options to help locals and visitors understand the area and plan future trips around Edmonton’s evolving Exhibition Lands district.

Note: On-site parking has been repurposed as part of demolition preparations. Transit access historically relied on Coliseum LRT Station, making light-rail a convenient option for event days when the venue was active. For travelers researching the area today, use this guide for contextual history and nearby amenities.

The venue hosted a range of major events, including the Commonwealth Games 1978, Canada Cup championships in the early 1980s, the NHL All-Star Game in 1989, and World Junior Championships in 1995 and 2012. As Exhibition Lands progresses, the surrounding district is evolving, with new developments and transportation options anticipated. For fans planning future Edmonton trips, consider nearby downtown accommodations and dining options to complement a day in the area.

  • Access via Coliseum LRT Station (light rail).
  • Historically on-site lots; on-site parking has been repurposed due to demolition.
  • Delta Hotels by Marriott Edmonton Centre Suites, Fairmont Hotel Macdonald.
  • Options in downtown Edmonton provide a range of cuisines and price points.
  • Hockey capacity historically ~16,839; concerts around 13,000, with detailed seating charts available from official and third-party sources that show floor, lower, middle, and upper sections.

For travelers and fans, we’ve got you covered with practical guidance and up-to-date neighborhood context as Northlands’ footprint evolves within Exhibition Lands.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: hockey ~16,839; concerts around 13,000.
  • Address: 7424 118 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB.
  • Current status: closed since 2018; demolition planned (start 2026, completion ~2028) as part of Exhibition Lands.
  • Transit: served by Coliseum LRT Station.
  • Seating chart: detailed seating charts available (e.g., SeatGeek) showing floor, lower, middle, and upper sections.
  • Parking: historically on-site lots with park-and-ride options; on-site parking has been repurposed as the site is demolished.
  • Nearby hotels: Downtown options such as Delta Hotels by Marriott Edmonton Centre Suites and Fairmont Hotel Macdonald.
  • Notable events hosted: Commonwealth Games 1978, Canada Cup 1981 & 1984, NHL All-Star Game 1989, World Junior Championships 1995 & 2012, Canadian Finals Rodeo 2017.