What to know before you attend the Weeknd concert this weekend
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Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and don't exceed 12 inches x 12 inches x six inches are allowed. Small clutch bags that aren't clear, and don't exceed 4.5 inches x 6.5 inches are also allowed inside the stadium.
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Fans without bags can use the express lanes. Exceptions to this policy will be made for all medically necessary items after inspection and approval.
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A limited bag check for a $20 fee will be available on a first-come first-serve basis. The service is located on the east side of Stadium Road, near the Gate 9 entrance.
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Where to buy merchandise
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While there will be several merchandise tables and locations around the stadium, there will be an opportunity to beat the long lineups.
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Starting at 12 p.m. merchandise will be available for sale on the west side, by Gate 6, and east side by Gate 9.
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Free transit
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If you're taking transit to the concert, show your ticket as proof of payment when boarding any ETS bus or LRT, and your concert ticket acts as a transit ticket. It's valid far up to 90 minutes before the concert.
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Park and Ride is available from several locations including Eaux Claires lot (97 Street and 157 Avenue), NAIT lots (109 Street and 118 Avenue). An ETS shuttle will also run from Churchill Station (100 Street and 102 Avenue) to take concert-goers to and from the event.
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Parking
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There is no parking at Commonwealth Stadium and there are parking restrictions in the neighbourhoods around the stadium. Only residents with valid parking passes can park on the streets around the stadium.
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The Commonwealth LRT parking lot closes at 5 p.m. on Saturday. It's encouraged to consider other forms of transportation to get to the concert.
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