Universiade Pavilion, Sports complex at University of Alberta, Canada

The Universiade Pavilion is a sports building at the University of Alberta with a 200-meter track, multiple courts, and dedicated spaces for long jump and pole vault. Its large interior spans approximately 64,000 square feet and can be configured for different types of events.

The Universiade Pavilion was built for the 1983 Summer Universiade, the multi-sport university games Edmonton hosted that year. During the Games, temporary bleachers raised capacity to 11,000. In 2025 the University of Alberta began a $27 million renovation, changing the exterior to a yellow and green design, removing rounded roof portions that let snow and ice collapse onto the adjacent sidewalk, and replacing deteriorating envelope components; work is expected to finish in fall 2027.

The yellow exterior and dome shape led students and staff to call it Butterdome, a nickname the university now uses officially. This informal name has become part of how people recognize and describe the building.

Seating for about 5,500 spectators is available with two-level bleachers, and the lower sections can be adjusted for different events. This flexible arrangement works for sports competitions and other large gatherings.

The Butterdome Craft Sale, held in holiday and spring editions, brings Canadian artists, artisans, makers and designers from across Canada into the arena; CityNews Edmonton has described the holiday edition as Alberta's largest craft sale.