Ice-Out Events 2022
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!
We are now accepting Ice-out bookings for 2022 thru 2026.
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 and May each year, and sometimes the last week of March and the first week of June. Space books fast; please check availability.
Determine Venue Rates
Each event at the Olympic has different rates depending on several factors. Please let us know beforehand if your organization falls under Not-For-Profit or Corporate so that we can give you a proper quote.
What Does my Rental Cover?
The rental fee for the Olympic Oval covers the following:
i) Venue Space Rental (150,000ft²)
ii) 3 Room bookings (Lounge, boardroom and classroom)
iii) 3rd Floor Observation deck
iv) 8 Locker Rooms
v) 4 Washrooms on the main level and 2 Washrooms Observation level
vi) 2 Loading Docks
Sign Agreement
Once your event is approved, a signed agreement 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.
Past events at the Olympic Oval
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)
- 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
- 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
- East Loading Dock - Info coming soon
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 10 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