Vancouver's main sports arena is home to two professional teams: the BC Lions (bclions.com) of the Canadian Football League (CFL) and the Vancouver Whitecaps (whitecapsfc.com) soccer team. CFL games run from June to November, and regular-season tickets start around $20, though good last-minute seats are often available. For the Whitecaps, the season runs from late February to October, with tickets starting around $30.
The stadium also hosts international rugby tournaments, rock concerts and consumer shows, and famously staged the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Its massive, crown-like retractable roof is worth a look even from the outside.
Inside, you'll also find the BC Sports Hall of Fame & Museum (bcsportshall.com, entry $18), celebrating BC's top athletes – both amateur and professional. Expect galleries filled with medals, trophies, uniforms and hands-on activities. Don't miss the Indigenous Sport Gallery, which highlights the deep roots of sports like lacrosse (originally played by Indigenous communities) and ice hockey.
