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Originally Posted by TimB09
I've heard that at one point they were interested.
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Edmonton and Oilers look to score big investment on par with Calgary's arena deal
Multiple sources have confirmed to Postmedia that the Oilers Entertainment Group has been working with city officials and the UCP government on a plan to have the province make a major sports and cultural investment in Edmonton — including, potentially, upgrades Commonwealth Stadium
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As for the other parts of the potential deal, there are reportedly still some things to work out, including what to do with Commonwealth Stadium.
The city has previously asked the province for
$180 million to modernize Commonwealth — a now 46-year-old facility that did not show well when Edmonton tried to land hosting duties for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
However, there is a debate about whether the city is actually best served in the long run by sinking money into Commonwealth, or if it might be better to build a new, smaller stadium that is more soccer and/or concert friendly. That’s undoubtedly the more expensive option, and it’s unclear what the province might be willing to contribute and whether OEG would be involved.