Largest Sports Venues in Canada by Maximum Capacity
Overview
Which is the largest sports venue in Canada?
The largest sports venue in Canada is Commonwealth Stadium of Alberta with a maximum seating capacity of 56,302 spectators.The seating capacities of the sports venues in Canada range from capacities of 110 spectators to 56,302 spectators, with the average sports venue being able to host around 5,933.4 spectators.
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Provinces and cities with the most large-capacity venues
The province with the most large-capacity sports venues is Ontario,while the cities with the most sports venues are Montreal and Toronto.
Most recent and oldest sports venues
The most recently opened sports venues in Canada are Colisée Vidéotron of Quebec, Slush Puppie Centre of Quebec and Eagle Builders Centre of Alberta in 2021.The oldest sports venue in Canada is Labatt Park of Ontario which opened in 1877.The average building ages of the sports venues in Canada is 41.3 years old, with the oldest being 145 years old.
Let's check out some of these largest sports venues in Canada.
Commonwealth Stadium is the largest stadium by capacity in Canada.
Opened in 1978, Commonwealth Stadium is a 44-year-old stadium, with a maximum capacity of 56,302 spectators. It is located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
The stadium is home to teams such as Edmonton Elks (CFL) and hosts sports events for football. Commonwealth Stadium features a turf surface, with a open roof.
Compare Commonwealth Stadium with Spitz Stadium from Lethbridge.
Compare Commonwealth Stadium with Stade Canac from Quebec City.
Olympic Stadium is the 2nd largest stadium by capacity in Canada.
Opened in 1976, Olympic Stadium is a 46-year-old stadium, with a maximum capacity of 56,040 spectators. It is located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Compare Olympic Stadium with Currie Field from Regina.
Compare Olympic Stadium with Royal Athletic Park from Victoria.
BC Place is the 3rd largest stadium by capacity in Canada.
BC Place is a stadium that can seat up to 54,500 spectators. Located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, BC Place was opened in the year 1983 (39 years of age).
Home to BC Lions (CFL) and Vancouver Whitecaps FC (MLS), the stadium sports a roof that is retractable roof at the top and is paved with a turf surface. BC Place is a venue for sports such as football and soccer.
Compare BC Place with IGA Stadium from Montreal.
Compare BC Place with Tourmaline West Stadium from Vancouver.
Rogers Centre is the largest stadium by capacity in Ontario.
Located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Rogers Centre is a stadium which can accommodate up to 49,282 spectators. Rogers Centre was opened in the year 1989 (33 years of age).
Home to teams such as Toronto Blue Jays (MLB), the stadium sports a turf surface and hosts events for sports such as baseball.
McMahon Stadium is the 2nd largest stadium by capacity in Alberta.
Opened in 1960, McMahon Stadium is a 62-year-old stadium, with a maximum capacity of 35,400 spectators. It is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
The stadium is home to teams such as Calgary Stampeders (CFL) and hosts sports events for football. McMahon Stadium features a turf surface, with a open roof.
Compare McMahon Stadium with Arnold Anderson Stadium At Cockshutt Park from Brantford.
Compare McMahon Stadium with Commonwealth Stadium from Edmonton.
IG Field is the largest stadium by capacity in Manitoba.
IG Field is a stadium that can seat up to 33,500 spectators. Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, IG Field was opened in the year 2013 (9 years of age).
The stadium is home to teams such as Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL) and Valour FC (CPL) and hosts sports events for football and soccer. IG Field features a turf surface, with a open roof.
Compare IG Field with Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton Park from Ottawa.
Compare IG Field with Legacy Dodge Field from Fort McMurray.
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