Ice-Out Events 2023
The Olympic Oval is Calgary's largest indoor unobstructed building with over 150,000 ft2 of event space. Located at the University of Calgary, it is the premier space for major sporting events, trade shows, conferences and science fairs. Book your event space today!
2023 Ice-Out Schedule
Availability
Bookings available every April — June of a given year during our Ice-Out period. We sell out each year so book your space today!
How to Book Your Ice-Out Event
Check Availability
The Olympic Oval is a popular space for major event bookings. The entire venue is typically available in April thru June each year. Space books fast, so please check for availability.
Determine Venue Rates
Contact us to get a quote for your event. We have corporate and non-for-profit rates.
What Does my Rental Cover?
The rental fee for the Olympic Oval covers the venue Space Rental (150,000ft²), room bookings, observation decks, locker rooms and loading docks. The Oval does offer bleacher placement at an additional cost.*
*Rentals that exceed one full week have this fee waived.
Sign Agreement
Once your event is approved, a signed agreement with the University of Calgary and an insurance liability certificate are required. The Facility Event Manager will provide you with the details and ensure all documentation is signed and ready before your event. A 50% non-refundable downpayment is also required.
Driven Car Show
Driven Aftermarket Car Show
Driven
Chinook Roller Derby
Alberta Provincial Roller Derby Championships
Chinook City Roller Derby
Judo Canada
Judo National Championships
Volleyball Source
US First Robotics
Western Canada Robotics Championships
US First Robotics
Rick Hansen Relay
Rick Hansen Torch Relay
Rick Hansen Foundation
CYSF
Calgary Youth Science Fair
The University of Calgary
Building Specs
- Concrete (128,700 ft²)
- Rubberized Sprint Pads (22,000 ft²)
- Total (150,700 ft²)
- Building width (235.85m)
- Concrete Width (198.53m)
- Floor width (186.53m)
- Plain concrete
- Rubberized 450 m running track
- Rubberized 8 x 110 m sprint pads
- Light Truss (62 ft)
- Maximum Height at Centre (85 ft)
- Roof Design - Clear Span
- Floor Space Width (including sprint pads) 80.53 m (69.3m concrete only)
- Floor Space Length (including sprint pads) 186.53m (181.53m concrete only)
- 6 x A-Frame panels (60 amp)
- 6 x Junction Boxes
Unlimited weight capacity except for over tunnel
- 200lbs/sqft
- Maximum Single Wheel Load 5600 lb
- Maximum Dual wheel load 7900 lb
- Max dual / tandem wheel load 15,000 lb
- Permanent Bleachers - 2,000 person capacity (concrete stands)
- Portable Bleachers
- 22 Sections
- 75 person capacity for each bleacher - TOTAL 1,584
- 77' wide x 16' (extended)
- West Loading Dock - Height 10’2” x 16’5” Wide
Facility Amenities
Main Level (Oval Lounge and Boardroom) (2 sets of washrooms)
Ice-Level (2 sets of washrooms)
3rd Floor Viewing Deck (2 sets of washrooms)
- 4 Undesignated Locker Rooms (A,B,C,D)
- 4 Womens Locker Rooms (7, 8, 9, 10)
- 4 Mens Locker Rooms (1, 4, 4A, 5, 5A)
- Lounge - 159 dining, 200 non-fixed seats/tables
- Boardroom - 81 dining, 102 non-fixed seats/tables
- Rm 54 - 72 dining, 90 non-fixed seats/tables
- Viewing Deck - 390 dining, 490 non-fixed seats/tables
- Sprint Pad East/West - (Each) 595 dining, 750 space non-fixed seats/tables
The University of Calgary
Lots 10 and 11 - $8.00
Clients are free to bring in their caterer of choice. The University of Calgary uses Aramark and MacEwan Hall Conference Services as options. We also have preferred vendors for specific events. Please inquire.
Downloads
Please select from the following files for your reference and planning needs.
Oval Main Level
This is a .pdf of the Olympic Oval for reference. If you require an AutoCad drawing, please contact David Vink.
Electrical Access
This is a .pdf of our main electrical access points. For a complete breakdown of the Olympic Oval's electrical capacity, please contact David Vink.
Emergency Response Plan
This is a .pdf of The University of Calgary's Emergency Response Plan.
Event Photos
Car Shows | Trade shows | Major Sporting Events | Conferences | Science Fairs | Expos
Driven Aftermarket Car Show
We have been coming to the Olympic Oval for over 15 years. The space is massive, the staff are amazing, and the show attracts so many people. It's the perfect venue in Calgary to host a show of this size. We can fit 450 cars into the Oval. It's simply amazing.
Mark Seto
Event Organizer, Driven Aftermarket Car show