Bc Place Stadium Tickets

The most happening venue in Vancouver invites you for a great experience so be at BC Place Stadium. This multi-purpose stadium is probably among the most visited venues in the state of British Columbia. Every year a large number of visitors from not just Vancouver but also different parts of Canada come here to watch some of the most anticipated events of the season. If you want to be part of this then you should get BC Place Stadium tickets now.

BC Place Stadium is located on 777 Pacific Boulevard in Vancouver, British Columbia. This venue opened for public in 1983. In 2009 and 2011 it underwent extensive interior and exterior renovations. BC Place is currently owned by Province of British Columbia and operated by BC Pavilion Corporation. The stadium is mainly designed for hosting soccer and football games. For football it has the capacity to seat over 54000 spectators whereas for soccer the seating capacity is 21000.

The venue has won a number of notable renovation awards such as 2012 Project of the Year Award given by International Stadium Business Awards and Outstanding Project Award in the Forensic/Renovation/Retrofit/Rehabilitation Structures Category given by National Council for Structural Engineers in 2012. In the past it has been home to the soccer team Vancouver Whitecaps and basketball team Vancouver Nighthawks. The venue is currently home to the famous soccer club Vancouver Whitecaps FC and famous football team BC Lions.

BC Place Stadium had the honor of hosting a major event in 1984 when Pope John Paul 11 addressed a huge crowd over here and this address was named “A Celebration of Life.” XXI Winter Olympic Games opening and closing ceremonies were held here in February 2010. It holds the unique distinction of being the first air-supported structure and 24^th venue to host the opening ceremonies of the Winter Olympics. The same year it also hosted the X Paralympic Winter Games. In 2012 a women CONCACAF Winter Olympic Qualifying Tournament of soccer took place here that was attended by over 25000 fans. This soccer game was played between Canada and the US

In the past a number of teams have played games over here such as Toronto Blue Jays, Montreal Expos, Colorado Rockies and Seattle Mariners. One game that is often termed as one of the most exciting Canadian football game of all time was played here in 2011 between Laval Rouge et Or and Mc Masters Marauders.

BC Place Stadium has a proper event calendar that ensures that throughout the season exciting games and playoffs take place here. You better check out the event calendar to single out your favorite shows. As large numbers of people are attending these events so it is always advisable that you book your tickets in advance. BC Place Stadium tickets are now on sale so quickly book your deals and enjoy.