Ice-Out Events 2025
We're fully booked for the 2025 and 2026 ice-out seasons! 2027 dates will be released in fall 2027—stay tuned!
Host Your Next Event at the Olympic Oval – Calgary’s Premier Spring Destination!
Looking for the perfect venue for your sporting event, competition, community gathering, trade show, or exhibition? The Olympic Oval is THE place to be from April to June! With world-class facilities and a dynamic atmosphere, it's where major events come to life.
📅 Spaces fill up fast – book now to secure your spot!
🌟 Why choose the Olympic Oval?
✅ Versatile space for sports, competitions, and large-scale events
✅ Prime Calgary location with top-tier amenities
✅ A history of hosting unforgettable experiences
Don't miss out – reserve your event space today!
(2025 and 2026 sold out!!!)
Ice-Out Events at the Olympic Oval
Learn about the Oval's Ice-Out Season
Olympic Oval
How to Book Your Ice-Out Event
Check Availability
The Olympic Oval is a premier venue for major events, with full facility bookings available from April through June each year. Dates fill up quickly, so be sure to check availability as soon as possible.
Venue Rates
Venue rates are based on an hourly rental basis. Get in touch for a personalized quote.
What Does my Rental Cover?
The hourly rental fee for the Olympic Oval includes access to select areas such as event spaces, rooms, washrooms, locker rooms, storage, loading docks, and spectator areas.
Sign Agreement
Once your event is approved, you must provide a signed agreement with the University of Calgary. The Events Team will guide you through the process, ensuring all necessary documents are completed before your event.
Alley-oop Basketball
Alley-oop Basketball tournament set-up.
Driven Car Show
Driven Aftermarket Car Show
Driven
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 Length (235.85m)
- Concrete Length (198.53m)
- 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)
- 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
- 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:
- 1,584 total spectator capacity
- Layouts are divided into two possible scenarios
- Each bleacher configuration is 77' wide x 16' (extended) holding 72 spectators
- West Loading Dock - Height 10’2” x 16’5” Wide
The Oval can hold 4,650 people at a given time.
Facility Amenities and Extras
Main Level
Oval Lounge and Boardroom (2 sets of washrooms)
Ice-Level
Men
Women
Gender Neutral
Gender Neutral Accessible
3rd Floor Viewing Deck
Men
Women
Gender Neutral
- 4 Undesignated Locker Rooms (A, B, C, D)
- 3 Women's Locker Rooms (7, 8, 9)
- 4 Mens Locker Rooms (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 - $9.00
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.
We offer several event-related equipment for use. Please note these are not exact numbers as the Oval shares many of these items with the Faculty of Kinesiology and are subject to moves.
1. Benches (a combination of 6' and 8') (60)
2. Stackable plastic chairs (150)
3. 6' Tables (20)
4. Garbage Bins (25)
5. Recycling Bins (20)
6. 22"x28" coroplast sign holders (15)
7. 11"x17" paper insert sign holders (5)
8. Long Track Bumpers (180)
Downloads
Please select from the following files for your reference and planning needs.
Event Photos
Car Shows | Trade shows | Major Sporting Events | Conferences | Science Fairs | Expos
The Olympic Oval partners with several local hotels near the University of Calgary. For competitions or events, be sure to reach out to our partner hotels to receive the Oval discount. Click on one of the hotels below or learn more here.
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