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Edmonton Oil Kings vs. Red Deer Rebels

Fri, 18 Dec 2026 · Sports

Hotels for Edmonton Oil Kings vs. Red Deer Rebels

At Rogers Place, Edmonton on Fri, 18 Dec 2026. 30 hotels within 3kmbook close and walk back after the show.

About Edmonton Oil Kings vs. Red Deer Rebels

A Friday night WHL clash between two Alberta rivals, the kind of game that draws families, junior hockey diehards and groups of mates settling in for a full evening out. Expect a fast, physical pace, loud stretches when the home side gets a rush going, and plenty of young talent on show being watched closely by scouts and long-time fans alike. Puck drops at 7pm, giving the evening enough shape for a proper pre-game meal or a pint beforehand without any rush.

Where to stay nearby

Edmonton itself is the obvious base, with the arena only a couple of kilometres from the bulk of the city's hotels, making it easy to walk or take a short ride to the game and stay out afterwards without worrying about timings. Sherwood Park and St Albert both sit a little further out, around 12 to 13km away, and suit those who'd rather stay somewhere quieter or are combining the trip with other plans nearby. Either works fine with a short drive into the city, though options thin out compared to Edmonton, so it's worth booking ahead.

Edmonton — about 2 km away

Edmonton puts you closest to the action—just 2km away, a walk or brief taxi ride depending on where you stay. With 173 hotels in our catalog, you'll find options across all price ranges, and you can easily explore downtown while you're here.

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Sherwood Park — about 12 km away

Sherwood Park sits 12km from the venue, roughly a 15-minute drive away. It's a quieter base with 20 hotels, and suits those who want to avoid downtown crowds and parking stress while still being close enough for easy access.

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St. Albert — about 13 km away

St. Albert is 13km from the venue, a similar distance and driving time to Sherwood Park. With just 6 hotels in our catalog, it's the smallest of these gateway towns—best if you've already chosen your accommodation or prefer a more residential setting.

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The closest hotels to Rogers Place

30 within 3km — the nearest 12 shown. Tap any hotel or search to see live availability and prices for Fri, 18 Dec 2026.

About Rogers Place

Rogers Place anchors the ICE District, the glass-and-steel entertainment quarter built around Edmonton's downtown core, home to the NHL's Oilers and, over the 2026-27 holidays, primary venue for the IIHF World Junior Championship. The surrounding blocks are new and walkable, packed with restaurants, bars and an outdoor plaza that fills for big games.

Edmonton's river valley trails and the Alberta legislature grounds are a short walk further out. Light rail and downtown buses stop right by the arena. Staying downtown puts the rink, the ICE District's nightlife and the rest of the city within easy reach on foot.

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