Directions & Times
DIRECTIONS
The Infield Suites are located in the Infield Grandstand across the track opposite the Grandstand, behind the chutes. Access is by walking only. You can access the Infield Grandstand through the north or south entrance of the Grandstand. Your tickets must be visible at all times.
From the Olympic Way entry:
- Travel south bound to the Saddledome and cross under the Plus-15 (yellow awning covered walkway).
- Follow Olympic Way as it bends to the left in front of the Agriculture Building and turns into Stampede Way.
- Take a left at the Dream Home.
- Follow this road as it bends to the right.
- Continue south past the outdoor barbeques.
- The Grandstand is approximately 60 meters south of this section on the left.
- Enter the Grandstand through the south doors near the glass elevator.
- Make your way through the building to the south glass doors then outside to the tarmac in front of the Grandstand.
- Cross the track through the gate beside on the south end.
- Make your way up the stairs of the Infield Grandstand and follow the signage to the annex, south or north suites.
- You can also enter the Grandstand through the north doors then outside to the tarmac in front of the Grandstand.
- Look for the white guard rail next to the track on the north tarmac to access the tunnel that walks you under the track.
- Make your way through the tunnel, then to your right, up the stairs of the Infield Grandstand and follow the signage to the north, south or annex suites.
From the Erlton CTrain entry:
- Follow the plaza that runs along the riverbank.
- Turn left onto Stampede Trail.
- Cross the bridge.
- The Grandstand entrance is just after the bridge on the right side.
- Enter the Grandstand through the south doors near the glass elevator.
- Make your way through the building to the south glass doors then outside to the tarmac in front of the Grandstand.
- Cross the track through the gate beside the small gazebo.
- Make your way up the stairs of the Infield Grandstand and follow the signage to the annex, south or north suites.
- You can also enter the Grandstand through the north doors then outside to the tarmac in front of the Grandstand.
- Look for the white guard rail next to the track on the north tarmac to access the tunnel that walks you under the track.
- Make your way through the tunnel, then to your right, up the stairs of the Infield Grandstand and follow the signage to the north, south or annex suites.
From the Victoria Park CTrain entry:
- Once through the gates stay to the right side as you pass into Weadickville.
- Continue along the path until you reach the Big Four Building.
- From the Big Four building look up and see the Sky Ride directly in front about 30 metres.
- Follow the path of the Skyride south to the end of the line.
- Directly across from the south end of the Skyride is the entrance to the Grandstand.
- Enter the Grandstand through the south doors near the glass elevator.
- Make your way through the building to the south glass doors then outside to the tarmac in front of the Grandstand.
- Cross the track through the gate beside the small gazebo.
- Make your way up the stairs of the Infield Grandstand and follow the signage to the annex, south or north suites.
- You can also enter the Grandstand through the north doors then outside to the tarmac in front of the Grandstand.
- Look for the white guard rail next to the track on the north tarmac to access the tunnel that walks you under the track.
- Make your way through the tunnel, then to your right, up the stairs of the Infield Grandstand and follow the signage to the north, south or annex suites.
TIMES
- 12:15 pm for the 1:15 pm start of the Stampede Rodeo
- 7:00 pm for the 7:45 pm start of the GMC Rangeland Derby
You are welcome to stay in the Infield Suites following the Stampede Rodeo and GMC Rangeland Derby for up to 30 minutes. All Infield Suites must be vacated by 10:00 pm due to fireworks regulations.
| 11:00 am | Calgary Stampede facilities and attractions open |
| 12:15 pm | Infield Suites open for the afternoon |
| 1:15 pm | Stampede Rodeo starts |
| 4:30 pm | Stampede Rodeo ends (actual time may vary) |
| 5:00 pm | Infield Suites close for the afternoon |
| 7:00 pm | Infield Suites open for the evening |
| 7:45 pm | GMC Rangeland Derby start |
| 9:30 pm | Intermission - GMC Rangeland Derby end |
| 10:00 pm | Infield Suites close for the evening (due to firework regulations) |
| 10:00 pm | Grandstand Show starts |
| 11:15 pm | Fireworks finale |
| Midnight | Calgary Stampede closes for the night |
No public access to the Calgary Stampede each evening after midnight.
PARKING
Your ticket package will include two parking passes for each event valid for vehicle entry from 25th Avenue SE through the Nat Christie Gate at the south end of Stampede Park (450 - 25 Avenue SE), through the vehicle tunnel and into the Infield.
Please make note of this new entrance for your Infield Suites parking, as NO vehicle access will be available from the former 5A Street entrance off 14th Avenue SE at the north side of Stampede Park.
Since this preferred parking lot is located inside the Calgary Stampede gates, everyone in the vehicle will require an Infield Suites ticket.
As a suite holder, your passes are valid from 12:30 pm through to the conclusion of the GMC Rangeland Derby. Parking passes must remain visible inside vehicles at all times while parked in the Infield.
For your convenience, taxi loading and drop-off is available at the south end of the Calgary Stampede next to the Erlton CTrain.
As a Stampede Rodeo suite holder, your passes are valid from 12:30 pm through to 5:30 pm. Parking passes must remain visible inside the vehicle at all times. If you and your guests are planning to stay after the conclusion of the rodeo to enjoy other Calgary Stampede activities, you will need to move your vehicle.
Cowboy Concierge will advise where alternate convenient parking is available. This will ensure that you can access your vehicle regardless of the time. After 5:30 pm, Infield parking is for the use of GMC Rangeland Derby suite holders and Infield access requires appropriate event tickets.
Special note: Your vehicle must be removed from the Infield before 10:00 pm each evening, as the parking stalls for the Infield Suites are located in a potential fallout zone for the overhead fireworks. If you wish to remain at the Calgary Stampede past this time, you may move your vehicle to alternate convenient parking as explained above.
As a GMC Rangeland Derby suite holder, your passes are valid from 7:00 pm through to the end of the chuckwagon races. Parking passes must remain visible inside the vehicle at all times. If you and your guests are planning to stay after the conclusion of the chuckwagon races and/or Grandstand Show to enjoy other Calgary Stampede activities, you will need to move your vehicle. Cowboy Concierge will advise where alternate convenient parking is available. This will ensure that you can access your vehicle regardless of the time. Before 7:00 pm Infield parking is for the use of Stampede Rodeo suite holders and Infield access requires appropriate event tickets.
Special note: Your vehicle must be removed from the Infield before 10:00 pm each evening, as the parking stalls for the Infield Suites are located in a potential fallout zone for the overhead fireworks. If you wish to remain at the Calgary Stampede past this time, you may move your vehicle to alternate convenient parking as explained above.