The station opened on April 22, 1978, and is one of the original five stations on the LRT system.[3]
Redevelopment work on the station began in mid-May 2020. The station redevelopment includes renovating the entire station roof canopy, removing the underground concourse, adding a second platform (making the station the only two platform LRT station in Edmonton), adding new heated shelters, public washrooms, and a security office. Work on the redevelopment was completed in November 2022.[4]
Public art
The public art at Stadium station was designed by students at the University of Alberta. It is a series of flags and flagpoles made of coloured aluminum.[5]
Security
In 2010, a 23-year-old woman was shot and killed at Stadium station.[6]
In 2012, a man was beaten to death on board the LRT between Stadium station and Belvedere Station.[7]
The Stadium Transit Centre is located on the east and west side of the LRT station (along 111 avenue). It is connected to the station by a pedestrian underpass below the station. This transit centre has park & ride and a drop off area. There are no public washrooms, pay phones, or vending machines at this transit centre.[9]
The following bus routes serve the transit centre:[10]
The above list does not include LRT services from the adjacent LRT station.
References
^"SD160 Light Rail Vehicle"(PDF). Siemens Transportation Systems, Inc. May 2007. Archived from the original(PDF) on October 26, 2010. Retrieved August 1, 2014.
