The Edmonton Soccer Dome is an

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located in

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. Predominately used for

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, the facility stands tall and features a FieldTurf CORE

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playing surface that covers , making it the largest sports dome in Canada. Construction on the dome began in October 2017 at a cost of , officially opening in October 2018. Along with its primary tenant Edmonton Scottish SC, the dome also served as the pre-season training facility for the former

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and as a temporary home for the ACAC's NAIT Ooks during the replacement of NAIT station. In addition to the facility and its grounds being named in the

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as a potential team base camp in 2018, the dome has most notably hosted

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, the Canadian men's national team, and

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Facilities

Made of an inflatable, tensile fabric skin structure, the dome is fully air-climatized for year-round use. Inside, the playing surface can be configured to support several different soccer game models, with markings for four 7v7 pitches, three 9v9 pitches, or one 11v11 pitch. In addition to pitch markings, a two-lane, running track surrounds the playing surface. Adjacent to the dome sits a pavilion, with four dressing rooms, offices, and a lounge with full bar and concessions. In 2021, the Edmonton Scottish Society announced plans to build a new clubhouse with additional amenities to support the dome, including twelve changing rooms, a bar, a restaurant, and a banquet hall.

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