Completion of the Soccer Centre Dome couldn’t come at a better time amid growing demand for recreation space in Calgary. Beginning May 31, the air-supported dome and artificial turf field will be open for public bookings, complementing the existing amenities at the Calgary Soccer Centre. The facility is set to inflate new opportunities for competitive and recreational users, providing players with a high-quality, year-round space for practice and play.
“We are proud to have provided funding to support the completion of the Calgary Soccer Dome,” says Municipal Affairs Minister, Dan Williams. “This project will provide Calgarians with year-round opportunities to come together as a community and stay active.”
The upgrades represent a $28 million investment, providing a significant boost to Calgary’s indoor sports and activity offerings, helping to meet the needs of our growing population. $3.6M of this funding was provided by the Government of Alberta’s Municipal Sustainability Initiative.
“Our community is growing fast, and access to recreational facilities is a top priority for us,” said Mayor Jyoti Gondek. “This new dome is not just an investment in sport — it’s an investment in health, connection, and quality of life for our residents.”
“As Calgary grows and reflects Canada’s pluralistic identity, it’s no surprise that soccer is thriving, and bringing together Calgarians from all backgrounds to play the world’s game,” adds Ward 9 Councillor Gian-Carlo Carra. “With massively increasing demand, this facility is a vital step forward, and I’m proud of it as part of our city’s commitment to active, healthy, and connected communities.”
The Soccer Centre Dome features a competition-sized artificial turf field and an amenity building with eight change rooms, one referee change room, a universal public washroom, and additional administration and storage space.
Parking lot upgrades in the northwest corner of the property were completed in the fall of 2024, reducing water pooling and improving the customer experience. Further upgrades to the parking lot are expected to be completed this summer, adding more than 100 parking spaces by construction’s end.
“We recognize the high demand for indoor field space and are thrilled to see the Soccer Centre Dome come to life to meet this need,” said Heather Johnson, Director of Recreation & Social Programs at The City. “This dome is just the beginning. Through GamePLAN, we aim to establish a total of 13 indoor field facilities by 2050, ensuring ample recreational opportunities for all Calgarians as we continue to experience unprecedented population growth.”
The Council-adopted GamePLAN Making Waves service standard seeks to increase bookable hours at indoor fields and athletic parks by 2.5 times, and to meet a service standard of one indoor field facility (fieldhouse) per 150,000 residents.
“Completion of the Calgary Soccer Centre Dome comes at a crucial time, with facilities being a strategic priority for Alberta Soccer serving its members as the most widely played sport in Alberta,” says Junior Figueiredo, President of the Alberta Soccer Association. “The continuing joint efforts between the various soccer associations and government are playing a vital role in making the sport we love more accessible to everyone in this city and this province.”
Stacey Hatcher, Executive Director of the Calgary United Soccer Association, echoes this statement saying, “soccer serves a diverse community and provides an accessible, affordable pathway for the young and old alike to pursue sport. The accessibility and familiarity of soccer also benefits the many newcomers to our city who originate from countries where soccer is the primary sport. It is a global game that fosters inclusion, belonging, and economic opportunities through sports tourism and events.”
As we put the finishing touches on the facility through the summer, we’re reminding visitors of the Calgary Soccer Centre and Dome to please stay within designated areas and obey all construction signs.
To learn more about the Soccer Centre Dome project, and to book the facility, please visit calgary.ca/CSCDome.
