Edmonton celebrates 10 years of Rogers Place

Advertisement 1 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Breadcrumb Trail Links HomeNewsLocal News Edmonton celebrates 10 years of Rogers Place 'Today, this is a thriving community that comes alive not only during hockey playoffs but throughout the year' Author of the article: By Liam Newbigging Published Sep 10, 2026 Last updated 47 minutes ago 3 minute read Join the conversation Councillor Mike Elliott read a proclamation declaring today Rogers Place Day to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Rogers Place in Ice District Plaza on Thursday, September 10, 2026. He was joined by fellow councillors Anne Stevenson and Reid Clark. PHOTO BY SHAUGHN BUTTS /Postmedia Article content Ten years ago, Downtown Edmonton looked very different. Article content City leaders remarked Thursday how almost everything surrounding the Ice District plaza, from the banks, the shops, the hotel and restaurants, has changed since the opening of Rogers Place in September 2016. Article content Article content “Today, this is a thriving community that comes alive not only during hockey playoffs but throughout the year,” said Ward pihêsiwin Coun. Mike Elliott. Article content Article content Elliott joined fellow councillors, city officials, and executives from OEG Sports and Entertainment (OEGSE) at the arena’s doorstep to commemorate the tenth birthday of Edmonton’s downtown rink. Article content Article content Headline News Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns. Sign Up By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Article content It’s the same spot, dubbed the Moss Pit during Edmonton Oilers playoff runs, where thousands of fans gather for watch parties. Article content Elliott, along with councillors Reed Clarke and Anne Stevenson, made a city proclamation, naming Sept. 10 Rogers Place Day in Edmonton. Article content Over a decade in the making Article content The arena was around 11 years in the making, starting as what many thought was a far-fetched idea when the Oilers’ previous owners called for a new arena following the 2004-05 NHL lockout. Article content But that changed quickly after a committee was struck to look into a new arena, and ownership changed to Daryl Katz, who then offered up $100 million for the project. Article content The topic proved to be a heated issue for the city council and resulted in years of…