2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs

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The excitement is building as the Edmonton Oilers begin their 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs run. Whether you’re out on the town or cheering from home, remember to enjoy the action safely and responsibly. Here are a few things to remember if you are attending the games in person, or heading out to watch the game at one of our city’s fabulous bars and eateries.

Getting to Rogers Place

Rogers

Find everything you need to know when planning your trip to Rogers Place.

Ford Tailgate Party and Play Alberta Fan Park

Join the fun in the Ford Tailgate Party in ICE District Plaza and the Play Alberta Fan Park.

Admission to these outdoor venues in ICE District is free, and will be available on a first-come-first-served basis. Enjoy pre- and post-game entertainment including DJs, live music, food and beverages as you watch the game on giant outdoor screens. Fans of all ages are welcome.

Molson Hockey House in Ford Hall will be open for home games 2 hours before puck drop. Adults 18+ are welcome. Admission is free.

For away games, fans can attend one of the outdoor watch parties or purchase tickets to the Rogers Road Game Watch Party inside Rogers Place. Tickets are available to purchase on the Edmonton Oilers website.

Public Washrooms

For those coming to the Oilers watch parties in ICE District, there are washroom facilities inside Roger’s Place for those who have purchased tickets, as well as ample portable toilets in both the Plaza and Fan Park.

On playoff game days, the Churchill washrooms in centennial pavilion will remain open until 1am. Find out more about public washrooms.

Bus and LRT Service

Heading out to watch the playoffs? Multiple ETS bus routes, as well as Capital/Metro and Southeast Valley Line trains, serve Edmonton’s Downtown and provide service within walking distance of Rogers Place.

Riders are encouraged to plan ahead using the Trip Planner or real-time tools such as Google Maps.

Transit Fares and Arc

Regular fares apply on game days for the LRT and regular bus service. Riders 12 years of age and under ride for free on bus and LRT service when with a fare-paying adult.

Riders can also use Arc – the smart way to ride and pay for transit. No need to deal with paper passes or exact change, as riders can simply tap on and off transit using an Arc card, single-use Arc ticket, or an Arc multi day pass.

Drop off, Pickup and Rideshare Areas

Rogers Place has several designated drop-off and pick-up locations for the general public, as well as rideshare locations. See the map.

Parking

Before you leave, check parking rates, hours, where you can park and how to pay.

From May 15 to July 31, EPark machines are being removed from the Downtown area. If you are parked at a zone where an EPark machine has been removed, you can scan a QR code on a posted sign, pay online at HotSpot, or use the HotSpot parking app.

Visit EPark Parking for complete information on payment methods.

Road and Sidewalk Closures

Those heading downtown on game days are reminded that there may be significant traffic and pedestrian congestion in the city center on game nights. Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area if possible or seek alternate routes.

104 Avenue, from 101 Street to 105 Street, will be closed to vehicle traffic during the 3rd period and will reopen once egress from ICE District is complete. Vehicles will still be able to exit all parkades in the area. ETS buses along 104 Avenue will continue to operate on regular routing.

Please note the Valley Line – West LRT accelerated roadwork and the Imagine Jasper Avenue project will impact travel downtown. Traffic will be reduced to one lane each direction on 104 Avenue, between 105 Street and 121 Street, and on Jasper Avenue, between 115 Street and 117 Street.

For further information, check the Current Traffic Disruptions map.

Sir Winston Churchill Square Activities

On game days, join the Edmonton Arts Council in Sir Winston Churchill Square for free pre-game activities for the whole family. Enjoy a friendly game of street hockey in an inflatable rink, and write a message of encouragement from the Edmonton Oilers on our community banner, all before puck drop.

On home game days, watch an artist create incredible Oilers-themed chalk art in various locations around the Square.

There are no playoffs watch parties planned in Sir Winston Churchill Square. Instead, head to the Ford Tailgate Party in ICE District Plaza, and the Play Alberta Fan Park to watch the games on giant outdoor screens.

Lighting the City

The City will be lighting various specialty assets throughout the 2025 Edmonton Oiler playoffs run to show support including the High Level Bridge, Rossdale Power Plant, Edmonton Tower, City Hall, including the Edmonton sign in front of City Hall, and more!

Businesses and residents alike are encouraged to support by lighting any assets you have using hex codes #FFA500 & #0000FF to light up blue and orange across the City!

Playoffs Schedule

Don’t miss the excitement. Check the 2025 Edmonton Oilers playoff schedule.