Edmonton Elks announce financial partnership with Play Alberta that includes field naming rights
The Edmonton Elks have announced that the field at Commonwealth Stadium will now be known as Play Alberta Field.
The naming rights to the field are part of a broader multi-year agreement between Play Alberta and the Edmonton Elks, which makes Play Alberta the official sports betting partner of the club.
'We couldn't be more excited to expand our partnership with Play Alberta. This partnership is about more than just putting a name on the field – it's about building something meaningful for our fans and our community,' Elks president and CEO Chris Morris said in a news release.
The Elks' home opener will be Thursday, June 19 against the Montreal Alouettes.
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