About Edmonton Coliseum
Edmonton Coliseum is a former name of Rexall Place, used 1995–1998. Rexall Place was an NHL arena in Edmonton, Alberta. It opened in 1974 and closed in 2018. Its last recorded capacity was 17,100 in its hockey layout. Its only tenant was Edmonton Oilers (NHL, 1975–2016). It has also been known as Skyreach Centre (1998–2003) and Northlands Coliseum (until 1995).
Venue Information
Capacity
Hockey layout
Year Opened
Year Closed
Location
Operator
Location derived from the venue's coordinates using OpenStreetMap data.
Architect and operator credits from Wikidata.
Capacity by layout
| Layout | Seats |
|---|---|
| General | 16,839 |
| Hockey | 17,100 |
| Concert | 13,000 |
Seating capacity depends on how the building is laid out for each event. Figures are the best sourced claim per layout.
Teams
| Team | League | Years |
|---|---|---|
|
Edmonton Oilers
WHA, NHL · 1975–2016
|
WHA, NHL | 1975–2016 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of Edmonton Coliseum?
The hockey capacity of Edmonton Coliseum is 17,100.
When was Edmonton Coliseum built?
Edmonton Coliseum opened in 1974.
Who operates Edmonton Coliseum?
Edmonton Coliseum is operated by Northlands.
Where did the Edmonton Oilers play before Edmonton Coliseum?
Before moving to Edmonton Coliseum in 1975, the Edmonton Oilers played at Edmonton Gardens from 1973 to 1974.
Where did the Edmonton Oilers play after Edmonton Coliseum?
After leaving Edmonton Coliseum in 2016, the Edmonton Oilers moved to Rogers Place in 2017.
Historical Names
Rexall Place
2003 - 2016
Skyreach Centre
1998 - 2003
Edmonton Coliseum
1995 - 1998
CurrentNorthlands Coliseum
Unknown - 1995
Location
References
Teams on Wikipedia
Capacity and dates on this page are compiled from Wikipedia and Wikidata alongside our own research.