Stadium safety and security information, covering prohibited items, clear bag and re-entry policies, procedures for separated parties, and lost and found services.
The stadium employs security staff to monitor the safety of event attendees. Security is responsible for:
- Doing bag checks and random pat-downs at the entry gates
- Monitoring both prohibited and restricted items and actions
- Overseeing the alcohol license requirements
- Making the stadium a safe place to come and enjoy an event
Prohibited Items
Prohibited items are determined by the facility and are subject to change for different events. Security measures may increase for certain events.
The following items are prohibited at Commonwealth Stadium:
- Weapons of any kind
- Glass bottles, cans, containers with a capacity larger than 1 liter
- Alcoholic beverages and outside food(exceptions may be made for medical reasons)
- Drugs/narcotics
- Cannabis
- Umbrellas larger than 16 inches or with a point
- Illegal substances
- Explosives, fireworks, incendiary devices, smoke bombs, aerosol cans, paints, flammable liquids
- Video cameras, recording devices
- Professional grade cameras, tripods, selfie sticks
- Pets (service animals are permitted)
- Air horns, megaphones, whistles and other mechanical noisemakers
- Peanuts in the shell
- Laser pointers/pens
- Beach balls
- Coolers
- Bags that are not clear plastic and are larger than 12x12x6 inches
- Unmanned aircraft systems - Drones
- Pipes, rods, dowels and hockey sticks
- Signs on poles or sticks or constructed of wood or metal material
- Any other items deemed to be dangerous or inappropriate
All prohibited items must be surrendered prior to entry to the stadium. Persons possessing any of these items may be denied entry or may be subject to removal. Persons denied entry or removed for any violation of facility rules will not be issued a refund. Due to these safety procedures, we strongly recommend early arrival to the game, event or concert.
Permitted Items
- Plastic water bottles (1-litre or less), juice boxes and thermoses are permitted:
- Plastic bottles must be sealed
- Thermoses and personal water bottles (such as Thermoflask, Nalgene) must be empty at the time of entry. Water bottle fill stations are located in the East and West concession pods and there are concessions available for warm drinks. The following are not allowed: glass bottles, pop or beer cans and containers over a capacity of 1 litre.
- Small individual serving snacks (except peanuts in the shell)
- Cigarettes/E-Cigarettes in designated areas
- Still cameras (non-professional, 200 millimetre lens or smaller), binoculars
- Small collapsible umbrellas smaller than 16 inches - cannot be opened inside the stadium or while sitting in the stands, impeding other patron’s views
- Lung powered noisemakers
- Small strollers (must fold and be able to be stored safely under your seat)
- Flags (on telescopic poles only)
- Clear bags that are 12x12x6 inches and non-clear bags under 4.5x6.5 inches
- Banners and signs:
- Signs must be handheld, event-related, in good taste and cannot obstruct another guest’s view. They may not contain commercial messages, logos or political endorsements and may not be hung off affixed stadium structures.
- Costumes may be subjected to enhanced inspection:
- Masks are permitted only to be worn while in your assigned seat.
- Masks cannot be worn on the concourse or in common areas.
Commonwealth Stadium has a no bag policy for all guests attending events at the venue to make entry faster, safer and easier for everyone.
- Guests are encouraged not to bring bags to the stadium
- Guests may enter with a clear plastic bag that is no larger than 12x12x6 inches
- Guests may also carry 1 small clutch wallet or purse no larger than 6.5x4.5 inches, with a handle or strap, which will be searched
- Exceptions may be provided for diaper bags and for medically necessary items that cannot fit into a clear bag
- All bags are subject to search, including enhanced screening, if required
- Fans carrying bags that do not meet the criteria will not be permitted entry
Alcohol Policy
All guests who appear under the age of 25 will be required to show valid government-issued ID to purchase alcohol. Guests serving alcohol to minors will be subject to arrest. Alcohol may not be brought into the stadium. Guests attempting to bring alcohol into the stadium will be denied entry or removed. Any guest that is denied entry or removed for any violation of facility rules will not be issued a refund.
An alcohol policy is in effect to assist with responsible consumption. Individuals who appear to be intoxicated will be removed from the premises in a taxi or with a sober family member or a friend. Drunk and disorderly behaviour may also result in arrest and prosecution. Members of the Commonwealth Stadium staff and Edmonton Police Service are available to assist at all times and the public is asked to report any unacceptable behaviour.
Smoking and Drug Policy
Commonwealth Stadium is a non-smoking facility. Smoking tobacco, vaping and cannabis consumption in a non-designated area will result in ejection from the stadium without refund.
Any form of Cannabis consumption or possession is prohibited on Commonwealth Stadium property at all times, including stadium parking lots.
Note: Smoking (tobacco and vaping) is only permitted in designated smoking areas outside gates 7 and 8. Please ask Stadium staff if you require assistance.
Events Re-entry
You will no longer be permitted to re-enter the venue during Edmonton Elks games.
If the circumstances are reasonable, one-off re-entry requests will be considered and managed by the Security Manager and Gate Security Supervisor.
Note: There is a no re-entry policy for concerts and live entertainment events.
Lost Persons
If a guest has become separated from his or her party, individuals looking for the lost guest should go directly to the information booth, located on the east and west concourse.
If you find a lost person or lose a person, feel free to ask any Commonwealth Stadium staff member for assistance, or proceed to an information booth.
Lost and Found
All lost and found items will be taken to the information desk at Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre after the event.
- For questions about lost items during the event, please ask any Commonwealth Stadium staff member
- To contact the information desk, please phone 311
Contact Us
311 Contact Centre
Phone 311 | Outside Edmonton and Video Relay Service (VRS): 780-442-5311 | TTY 711