Expect more empty seats for next Oilers homestand

Attendance for Thursday's loss was second-lowest in Rogers Place history; and lots of seats remain for upcoming games

By Steven Sandor · Edmonton Journal

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 9:19 PM

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The Edmonton Oilers are facing significant ticket surpluses and empty seats across their upcoming Rogers Place homestand.
Thursday's attendance of 16,167 was the second-lowest recorded in Rogers Place history.
Over 840 tickets remain unsold for the Minnesota Wild game, with secondary market prices falling below face value.

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The Edmonton Oilers are facing declining attendance at Rogers Place, with an announced crowd of 16,167 for Thursday's game marking the venue's second-lowest total in history. With arena capacity set at 18,347, the club is seeing sluggish ticket sales for its upcoming homestand, outside of an expected sellout against the Toronto Maple Leafs on October 24.

More than 840 primary tickets remain unsold for an October 20 matchup against the Minnesota Wild, leading to secondary market prices dropping well below face value. Additionally, over 1,400 seats are available for the Carolina Hurricanes visit and over 1,100 for the October 28 clash against the Calgary Flames.

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