Edmonton Tourism

Hosting History


Events in Edmonton- Any Size, Any Season

Edmonton can be the ideal setting to host an event of any size, and during any season. Consider a few highlights from Edmonton’s track record:

  • FINA Men’s Water Polo Olympic Qualifiers (2012)
  • IIHF 2012 World Junior Hockey Championships (2011)
  • Pan Pacific Para Swimming Championships (2011)
  • Canadian Football League Grey Cup Championship (2010)
  • Canadian Country Music Awards (2010)
  • Edmonton International Track Classic (2010 - present)
  • Tim Hortons Roar of the Rings Olympic Curling Trials (2009)
  • World Junior AAA Baseball Championships (2008)
  • CN Canadian Women’s Open Professional Golf Championship (2007)
  • FIFA U20 World Cup of Soccer (2007)
  • Ford Men’s World Curling Championship (2007)
  • Women’s Rugby World Cup (2006)
  • World Handball Championships (2006)
  • Edmonton Indy (formerly Champ Car World Series) (2005 - present)
  • World Masters Games (2005)
  • Tim Hortons Brier Curling Championship (2005)
  • World Cup of Women’s Baseball (2004)
  • BMO Figure Skating Championships (2004)
  • 1st NHL Outdoor Heritage Classic (2003)
  • World Inline Hockey Cup (2003)
  • Canadian Football League Grey Cup Championship (2002)
  • FIFA U-19 Women’s World Soccer Championship (2002)
  • IAAF World Championships in Athletics (2001)
  • ITU World Triathlon Championships (2001)
  • World Figure Skating Championships (1996)
  • World Baseball Championships (1990)
  • World University Games Universiade (1983)
  • XI Commonwealth Games (1978)

Plus numerous other provincial, regional and national events