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Edmonton Soccer Dome in November 2021
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| Full name | Edmonton Soccer Dome presented by Brookfield Residential[1] |
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| Address | 3109 101 Street SW |
| Location | Grant MacEwan Park Ellerslie, Edmonton, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 53°24′17″N 113°29′14″W / 53.40472°N 113.48722°W / 53.40472; -113.48722 |
| Owner | Edmonton Scottish Society[2] |
| Capacity | 1,000 (Total) |
| Field size | 12,541 m2 (134,990 sq ft) |
| Surface | FieldTurf CORE[3] |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | October 19, 2017[4] |
| Opened | October 12, 2018[5] |
| Construction cost | CA$7 million[6] ($8.24 million in 2023 dollars[7]) |
| Project manager | Arizon Building Systems[8] |
| General contractor | Seko Construction[9] |
| Main contractors | Provincial Electrical Services[10] Thompson Construction Group |
| Tenants | |
| Edmonton Scottish (AMSL) (2018–present) | |
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The Edmonton Soccer Dome is an air-supported structure located in Edmonton, Canada.
Predominately used for soccer, the facility stands 25.6 m (84 ft) tall and features a FieldTurf CORE artificial turf playing surface that covers 12,541 m2 (134,990 sq ft), making it the largest sports dome in Canada.[11][12] Construction on the dome began in October 2017 at a cost of CA$7 million, officially opening in October 2018.[13]
Along with its primary tenant Edmonton Scottish SC, the dome also served as the pre-season training facility for the former Canadian Premier League club FC Edmonton and as a temporary home for the ACAC's NAIT Ooks during the replacement of NAIT station.[14][15] In addition to the facility and its grounds being named in the United 2026 FIFA World Cup bid as a potential team base camp in 2018, the dome has most notably hosted La Liga squad Real Valladolid, the Canadian men's national team, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.[16][17][18][19]
Made of an inflatable, tensile fabric skin structure, the dome is fully air-climatized for year-round use.[20] Inside, the playing surface can be configured to support several different soccer game models, with markings for four 7v7 pitches, three 9v9 pitches, or one 11v11 pitch.[21] In addition to pitch markings, a two-lane, 450 m (1,480 ft) running track surrounds the playing surface. Adjacent to the dome sits a pavilion, with four dressing rooms, offices, and a lounge with full bar and concessions.[22]
In 2021, the Edmonton Scottish Society announced plans to build a new clubhouse with additional amenities to support the dome, including twelve changing rooms, a bar, a restaurant, and a banquet hall.[23][24]
Brookfield Residential, a North American land developer and homebuilder headquartered in Calgary, entered into a five-year sponsorship agreement with the dome for an undisclosed, but 'significant' investment. The facility will be officially named the Edmonton Soccer Dome presented by Brookfield Residential.
The domed facility is being built by the Edmonton Scottish Society to provide much-needed winter playing space in the city.
The new complex also showcases Canada's first installation of FieldTurf CORE, the world's first super fiber. Engineered for elite level facilities, CORE is designed to deliver a more realistic, textured, grass-like shape with optimal durability and resiliency.
Construction started Oct. 19 after a development permit was approved by the city.
High-efficiency air handling systems, gray exterior, skylight section & LED lighting, largest dome in Canada.
A 135,000 SF Air Dome System for multi-sport facility.
Multipurpose sports and recreational facility featuring full size FIFA regulation soccer field, making it the largest sports dome in Canada.
The dome was inflated last Thursday and will be operational in mid-September. It encompasses 12,541 square metres (135,000 square feet), is 152.5 metres by 53.34 metres, (500 feet by 175 feet) with a height of 25.6 metres (84 feet).
Unlike last winter, the Saints will now play non-boarded indoor soccer in Tier 2B at the Edmonton Soccer Dome — Canada's largest sports dome.
The Eddies kicked off training at the Edmonton Soccer Dome and are expected to move to Clarke Stadium, the club's home stadium, in the coming weeks.
The advantage we picked with [Edmonton Scottish Society] is they have an indoor dome. With our soccer season going into September, October and into Nationals in November, having an indoor dome in case it snows, or the weather changes on us in a heartbeat was good.
The Edmonton Soccer Dome is part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup United Bid.
This exceptional facility boasts six natural grass football-specific fields that are home to the elite Edmonton Scottish Soccer Club. Alongside these fields is a football pavilion with additional facilities for use.
El cuerpo técnico programó una sesión de entrenamiento por la tarde en las instalaciones de la Edmonton Soccer Dome.[The coaching staff scheduled an afternoon training session at the Edmonton Soccer Dome facility.]
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the Canadian men's soccer team at the Edmonton Soccer Dome ahead of their match against Mexico on Tuesday.
The new dome is made of an inflatable, tensile fabric skin structure and is fully air climatized for year round use.
The facility features several field options to accommodate various game models. Four (4) 7 v 7 Fields, 70 yards long x 37 yards wide; Three (3) 9 v 9 Fields, 77 yards long x 47 yards wide; One (1) full size FIFA regulation 11 v 11 Field, 115 yards long x 77 yards wide.
The facility boasts: a full two lane running track around the field; a clubhouse with full bar and concessions. Inside the dome is a running track that is 450m in length, each lane is approximately 1m wide.
Poissant added, 'we are very excited to bring semi-pro soccer to South Edmonton, and look forward to supporting our sport and cultural community with continued facility development on our Society's grounds, including a new clubhouse, micro-stadium, and amenities to support our Edmonton Soccer Dome.'
Development will begin soon on a new state of the art facility with 12 changing rooms, bar, restaurant and banquet hall.
