ROGERS ARENA

Rogers Arena is Vancouver's primary indoor sports and entertainment venue and the long-time home of the Vancouver Canucks. Opened in 1995 as General Motors Place, the arena became Canada Hockey Place during the 2010 Winter Olympics and later Rogers Arena. Its downtown location near BC Place gives Vancouver a concentrated stadium district with both indoor and outdoor major-event capacity.

Rogers Arena is the home of the Vancouver Canucks and the centrepiece of Vancouver's downtown sports district. Built in 1995 as GM Place, it briefly housed the NBA's Vancouver Grizzlies and was the main hockey venue of the 2010 Winter Olympics.

The 2011 Stanley Cup Final brought the building's loudest nights — and its most infamous one, when the Game 7 loss spilled into the city's downtown riot.

18,900 hockey / 19,700 basketball depending on setup

• Hockey18,910
• Basketball19,700
• Concert19,000

Use configuration-specific capacity.

• GM Place opening era
• Canucks and Grizzlies history
• 2010 Olympics identity as Canada Hockey Place
• Rogers naming era
• Downtown Vancouver stadium district

• Opened in 1995 as General Motors Place and was later renamed Rogers Arena.
• Built to replace Pacific Coliseum as Vancouver’s main NHL venue.
• Hockey, basketball, and concert capacities differ; sources commonly list 18,910 for hockey and higher capacities for basketball/concert layouts.

1. 1995Opens as General Motors Place
2. 2001Grizzlies relocate to Memphis after their final season here
3. 2010Hosts gold-medal men's hockey game at the Winter Olympics
4. 2010Renamed Rogers Arena in July
5. 2011Hosts Stanley Cup Final (Games 1, 2, 5, 7)

Current

• Vancouver Canucks
• Vancouver Warriors

Past

• Vancouver Grizzlies (NBA, 1995–2001)

• 2010 Vancouver Olympics — men's & women's hockey gold-medal games
• 2011 Stanley Cup Final
• 2014 Heritage Classic week activities
• Numerous WWE and UFC pay-per-views

Bowl sightlines are widely regarded as the best in the NHL. Lower bowl sections 100–120 are tight to the ice; the Sportsnet Club and Lexus Club offer all-inclusive food and drink. The 300-level corners are the best value. Standing-room platforms behind the upper bowl give you a beer and a great view.

Steps from Stadium–Chinatown SkyTrain station on the Expo Line, with direct service from the airport via the Canada Line and one transfer. Cycling and walking from Yaletown is easy. Event parking lots from $25; surface lots downtown often cheaper.

Triple O's burgers (the White Spot spinoff), Japadog, and a strong BC craft beer selection — Granville Island, Parallel 49, Steamworks all pour. The Sportsnet Club is open to ticketed fans 90 minutes before puck drop.

What to check before you go

• bag policy
• prohibited items
• camera/video rules
• mobile tickets
• cashless payments
• re-entry
• accessibility entrances
• transit and parking
• door times
• food and beverage
• family washrooms
• sensory/accessibility accommodations

• Rogers Arena capacity changes and event configurations
• Rogers Arena naming rights and former names
• Rogers Arena transit, parking and arrival guide
• Rogers Arena accessibility and family visitor notes
• Rogers Arena seating, sightlines and atmosphere
• Rogers Arena concert setup vs sports setup
• Rogers Arena neighbourhood or district impact in Vancouver
• Rogers Arena historic moments and major events timeline
• Rogers Arena hockey rink operations and ice events
• Rogers Arena suite, club and premium seating guide

Supporting pages should be generated only after official sources are checked; policy pages require event-specific disclaimers.

Last verified May 20, 2026

• rogersarena.com
• blog.ticketmaster.com
• en.wikipedia.org