Road closures in effect as Canada's largest street hockey festival hits Edmonton streets
September 8, 2022

Canada’s largest street hockey festival is back in Edmonton on September 10 and 11. Open to participants of all ages and experience levels, Play On! provides a unique opportunity for Canadians to gather, connect and play street hockey in an affordable and inclusive setting. 

The event marks the first Play On! event in the region since before the pandemic. Over the weekend, hundreds of participants will play, support and spend, contributing to physical and mental health recovery and economic stimulus in the community.

Play On! will feature 20 street hockey rinks on 104 Avenue in front of Rogers Place and MacEwan University. This will require a number of road closures, parking restrictions and transit detours to be in effect leading up to and during the event.

Road closures and parking restrictions
Those travelling east-west to/from downtown should expect delays, particularly on Friday, September 9, when traffic is generally heavier due to those working in the city’s core: 
  • A full closure of 104 Avenue, from 101 Street to 109 Street will be in effect from 9 a.m. on Friday, September 9 until 9 p.m. on Sunday, September 11. 

Please use an alternate route. Plan ahead and leave extra time to get where you’re going. 

North-south travel will be maintained for those looking to cross 104 Avenue: Use 101 Street, 102 Street or 105 Street.

Sidewalks and crosswalks will remain open during these times; pedestrian travel will not be impacted.

Alternative routes
To detour around the road closure, use: 
  • North of the event road closure: Detour using 106 Avenue or 107 Avenue
  • South of the event road closure: Detour using Jasper Avenue

Parking restrictions
Parking restrictions will be in effect. Please obey all signage. 

Transit detours and bus stop closures
Routes 7, 110X and 500X will detour around the road closure via Jasper Avenue. Please see the Detours and Bus Stop Closures page for details.
For more information about Play On! visit PlayOn.ca/events/edmonton
For more information:

Media contact:
Chris Webster (road closures/detours)
Communications Advisor
City of Edmonton
780-868-0103

City of Edmonton After Hours Media Line: 780-423-5956

Event Director – Alberta
Play On! Canada
403-969-7572