Rogers Place, Indoor arena in downtown Edmonton, Canada
Rogers Place is a multi-storey hall in downtown Edmonton, Canada, used for hockey matches, concerts and other large gatherings. The facility holds several tiers of seating, food outlets and modern technical installations that adapt sound and visuals for different event formats.
Construction began in March 2014 on a 16-acre site and the arena opened on September 8, 2016, replacing Northlands Coliseum (opened 1974) as home of the Edmonton Oilers and Edmonton Oil Kings. The first NHL game there was played on October 12, 2016, when the Oilers beat the Calgary Flames 7–4. In 2020 the arena hosted the Western Conference playoffs and the Stanley Cup Final as one of two pandemic hubs.
The building carries the name of a Canadian telecommunications company and serves as home ground for the Oilers and Oil Kings, two teams whose game days draw thousands of supporters into downtown streets. The city's hockey tradition shows itself on match evenings, when fans wearing jerseys fill the surrounding blocks and cheer together for their clubs.
Entry and security checks can take longer before major events, so arriving earlier helps reach seats without rushing. The hall offers step-free access, and lifts connect all levels to surrounding streets and parking options.
The construction triggered the creation of a larger city district known as Ice District, which gathers offices, housing, restaurants and public squares around the hall. This neighborhood has turned the area around the building into a busy hub that draws visitors even outside event days.
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