Getting There · Rogers Place · Edmonton
Getting to Rogers Place — Transit, Rideshare & Walking Routes
Getting to Rogers Place without the parking-lot headache is usually faster and cheaper than driving — especially on Edmonton Oilers game nights and major concerts, when the roads around ICE District (downtown Edmonton), Edmonton fill long before doors. Even at a compact venue holding 18,347, the streets around ICE District (downtown Edmonton), Edmonton tighten up fast during the pre-game window. This guide covers the transit lines that drop you closest to the arena, the rideshare zones, walking routes from ICE District (downtown Edmonton), and what to know about late-night service after the final whistle.
About Rogers Place
Ice district home of the edmonton oilers. the arena has hosted events at this site since 2016. located at 10220 104 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 0H6.
Transit Routes to Rogers Place
Edmonton Transit's MacEwan and Churchill LRT stations are a short walk away, with the arena built directly above the downtown transit corridor. The ICE District (downtown Edmonton), Edmonton location means multiple transit connections are available within a short walk, giving you backup options if one line is delayed. Plan to step off at the nearest stop 30-45 minutes before doors. Transit is also the quickest post-event exit from Rogers Place — you are moving while the parking lots around ICE District (downtown Edmonton), Edmonton are still emptying.
Rideshare Drop-Off at Rogers Place
Uber and Lyft both serve Rogers Place. On busy nights the apps route you to a designated drop-off zone near the arena rather than the front gates, keeping traffic and pedestrians separated. Surge pricing is usually shorter-lived at smaller venues. Still, walking a block or two from Rogers Place before requesting your ride home keeps the wait time down.
Walking to Rogers Place from ICE District (downtown Edmonton)
Rogers Place is located at 10220 104 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 0H6, in the ICE District (downtown Edmonton) area of Edmonton. The central location makes Rogers Place walkable from many Edmonton hotels, restaurants, and transit hubs. Fans staying in the ICE District (downtown Edmonton) area can often walk to the arena in under 15 minutes, which is frequently faster than driving and parking on event nights. Walking in from a few blocks away also sidesteps the worst of the event-night traffic and is often the single fastest way to leave once the show ends. The walk to Rogers Place is mostly outdoors before you reach the arena entrance, so check the forecast for evening events.
When to Arrive at Rogers Place
Rogers Place holds 18,347 for a typical event configuration. A compact venue like Rogers Place means shorter entry lines, but you should still plan to arrive 30-45 minutes before doors on event nights. When the Edmonton Oilers have a sold-out crowd, add another 15-20 minutes to your buffer. The smaller footprint means you can get from the gate to your seat quickly once you are inside.
Late-Night Exit from Rogers Place
If you took transit to Rogers Place, your post-event exit plan hinges on the last departure from the nearest stop. Before the event, look up the schedule for the specific line referenced in the transit section above — (Edmonton Transit's MacEwan and Churchill LRT stations are a short walk away, with the arena built directly above the downtown transit corridor) — and screenshot it. Evening events at Rogers Place typically let out between 10:00 and 11:00 PM, though encores and overtime can push later. Having the schedule saved means you can decide during the event whether to catch the last train or switch to a rideshare backup.