Opening Ceremonies SOLD OUT
All tickets for the Opening Ceremonies are sold out.
The Opening Ceremonies will be live streamed so you can still catch all the excitement.
Opening Ceremonies live stream
Watch the Opening Ceremonies live!
Daily and weekend passes
Tickets are available to purchase online, or in-person at Festival Place (100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park).
All prices include GST
| Weekend pass | Day pass |
Family pass (up to five individuals) | $101.85 | $49.35 |
Adult | $44.10 | $23.10 |
Youth/Senior | $23.10 | $12.60 |
Children under 2 | FREE | FREE |
Admission passes can be exchanged for wristbands at any of the sport venues during the Games.
Check out the schedule to plan your passes.
Opening Ceremonies tickets - SOLD OUT
Thursday, July 16
Emerald Hills Sports Pavilion (4501 Emerald Drive, Sherwood Park)
Doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Opening Ceremonies Sponsor
(SOLD OUT) Bleacher seating (limited accessible seating is available) | $28.35 (SOLD OUT) |
(SOLD OUT) Berm seating (grass seating) | $12.60 (SOLD OUT) |
Children under 2 | FREE |
Getting to the Opening Ceremonies
Parking will be limited and will first-come, first-serve. Spectators are encouraged to consider alternative transportation options such as carpooling, biking, rideshares or local taxis.
Limited parking will be available at Archbishop Jordan Catholic High School (ABJ) and Emerald Hills Leisure Centre.
Festival Place box office hours
May 1 - June 30 | July 1 - 15 | July 16 - 19 |
Sun - Mon: Closed | Mon - Tue: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | July 16: 11 a.m. - 7p.m. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the refund policy?
All daily and weekend passes are non-refundable. Opening ceremony tickets may be refunded only in the event of weather-related cancellations.
What seating options are available for opening ceremonies?
General admission tickets will be available for the opening ceremonies. This will give ticket holders access to bleacher seating. In the event general admissions tickets sell out berm seating ticket sales will be made available. Berm seating gives ticket holders access to grass seating, bring a picnic blanket!
What items are not permitted at the venues?
Indoor venues
- Pets (service animals are permitted)
- Alcohol
- Excessively loud noisemakers (including megaphones)
Indoor venues may have additional facility-specific rules. Guests are expected to follow posted signage and staff direction.
Outdoor venues
- Alcohol
- Pop-up tents
- Portable umbrellas wider than 4 feet
- Portable speakers
- Excessively loud noisemakers (including megaphones)
- Large or multi-seat folding chairs
What happens if my wristband breaks or is damaged?
If your wristband breaks, it can be replaced at an admission booth. You must present your venue admission ticket to receive a replacement wristband.