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BC Lions road trip guide

Everything you need to catch the BC Lions at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada — arena guide, tickets, getting there and where to watch.

🎟️ BC Lions tickets

Compare box office and resale for upcoming Lions games. Prices vary by opponent and date — check a specific game on the Lions schedule.

✈️🚗 Getting to BC Place

Nearest major airport is Vancouver (YVR) — about 8 mi / 11 min from the arena.

🚗 Rent a car at YVR

🧭 Planning your trip — quick answers

Where do the BC Lions play?

The BC Lions play home games at BC Place in Vancouver.

What airport do you fly into for a BC Lions game?

Vancouver (YVR) is the closest major airport, about 8 miles (13 km) from BC Place — roughly 11 min by car depending on traffic.

How much is parking at BC Place?

Game-day parking starts around C$10–30 CAD. Numerous public lots and garages around downtown, with the closest costing C$10–30 during events.

How do you get to BC Place without a car?

SkyTrain to Stadium-Chinatown then up to Beatty Street (Gates A, B, H about a 5-minute walk); Canada Line to Yaletown-Roundhouse is about a 10-minute walk. Free bike valet available.

Prices and logistics are approximate and change — details in the arena-prices table and the arena guide below.

🏟️ BC Place fan guide

Best seats

For Whitecaps, the Southsiders run the general-admission supporters' section at Section 254 (southeast end) for the loudest atmosphere.

Parking

Numerous public lots and garages around downtown, with the closest costing C$10–30 during events. Limited accessible parking and a drop-off on Pacific Blvd under Gate F. (C$10–30)

Getting there

SkyTrain to Stadium-Chinatown then up to Beatty Street (Gates A, B, H about a 5-minute walk); Canada Line to Yaletown-Roundhouse is about a 10-minute walk. Free bike valet available.

Bar scene

Southsiders gather at Gastown pubs and march to the stadium, leaving about 45 minutes before kickoff.

Pre-game bars

  • Blarney Stone — Southsiders' Gastown home base pre-match
  • Dublin Calling — Supporters' pre-match gathering pub

Insider tips

  • SkyTrain to Stadium-Chinatown
  • Yaletown is post-game option
  • Bike valet is free

More: BC Place guide · sports in Vancouver

📺 Where to watch the Lions

National (CA): TSN / RDS · DAZN. Full TV guide →

🧳 Make a trip of it — Vancouver

Where the mountains meet the sea.

  • Granville Island Public Market — Food stalls on the water.
  • Museum of Anthropology (UBC) — Stunning Indigenous art and setting.
  • Grouse Mountain / North Shore — The Grouse Grind and Lynn Canyon.
Full Vancouver guide — eat, drink, museums, outdoors →

🧭 Combine it into a road trip

Also in Vancouver: Vancouver Canucks · Vancouver Whitecaps FC · Vancouver Goldeneyes

Nearest big-league teams (great to pair up)

Also nearby: pro, minor & junior

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