Over the past decade, Rogers Place has welcomed millions of guests and hosted hundreds of world-class sports, entertainment and community events. It remains a key gathering place for locals and visitors to celebrate some of the city’s biggest moments.
“Over the past decade, Rogers Place has become more than a building. It’s where Edmontonians have come to celebrate and connect,” said Mayor Andrew Knack. “As we celebrate this milestone, we also celebrate the people and partnerships that have created a place that has brought millions of people downtown and given our city countless unforgettable moments.”
Rogers Place has become one of North America’s top sports and entertainment destinations. It has transformed the downtown core, encouraged new housing development and increased economic activity.
“For the past decade, Rogers Place and the Ice District have been powerful drivers of what makes Edmonton a destination of choice,” said Traci Bednard, president and CEO, Explore Edmonton. “They have transformed our city’s ability to compete for and host some of the biggest events in sport and culture, including the Canadian Finals Rodeo, World Juniors, Canadian Country Music Awards, PWHL and WNBA, bringing visitors downtown, supporting local businesses and creating energy that extends well beyond the arena. World-class venues like Rogers Place and the Ice District give people more reasons to visit, experience and invest in Edmonton.”
The impact of Rogers Place extends far beyond the main arena. The Downtown Community Arena provides recreation opportunities for Edmontonians and a home for downtown postsecondary athletics. Nearby, the ICE District Plaza and Fan Park @ ICE District serve as year-round gathering places for community events, festivals, celebrations and free public programming. Together, these spaces provide opportunities for people to gather, connect and experience the downtown community throughout the year.
As the centrepiece of the Ice District, Rogers Place has grown from a single venue into a thriving downtown district that brings together urban residential towers, office spaces, a hotel and a variety of retail shops and restaurant spaces. Upcoming projects, including the Downtown Event Park and Village at ICE District, build on this momentum to drive further downtown growth.
