The BC Lions are Vancouver’s professional CFL football team. They play home games at BC Place Stadium during their regular June to early November season.
This article contains the following information about the BC Lions:
Home Game Schedule | Tickets | Tips and Advice | Other Information
Vancouver’s BC Lions CFL Football Team
The BC Lions are one of nine teams in the Canadian Football League (CFL), which is similar to the American football equivalent.
The main differences between the two football leagues are the facts that the Canadian field is larger, Canadian teams have 12 players instead of 11, and in the Canadian league there are three downs whereas in the US there are four. Other than that, the games are very similar.
The Lions are the oldest active professional sports team in BC as they joined the CFL in 1954. They’ve won six Grey Cup titles with the most recent coming in 2011.
BC Lions Home Game 2024 Schedule
The following is the BC Lions’ home game schedule for the 2024 regular season. Home games are played at BC Place Stadium downtown at 777 Pacific Boulevard, usually starting at around 4:00 or 7:00 pm. The Lions had a combined 12-6 record at home in the 2022 and 2023 seasons!
- June 15, 2024 – BC Lions vs Calgary Stampeders at 4:00 pm.
- June 27, 2024 – BC Lions vs Edmonton Elks at 7:00 pm.
- July 13, 2024 – BC Lions vs Saskatchewan Roughriders at 4:00 pm.
- August 18, 2024 – BC Lions vs Winnipeg Blue Bombers at 4:00 pm.
- August 31, 2024 – BC Lions vs Ottawa Redblacks at 4:00 pm.
- September 13, 2024 – BC Lions vs Toronto Argonauts at 7:00 pm.
- September 27, 2024 – BC Lions vs Hamilton Tiger-Cats at 7:30 pm.
- October 4, 2024 – BC Lions vs Calgary Stampeders at 7:00 pm.
- October 19, 2024 – BC Lions vs Montreal Alouettes at 4:00 pm.
BC Lions Tickets
Season tickets for the BC Lions home games usually start at about $200 in the upper end zone (averaging ~$20 per game) and range up to about $1,900. Single game tickets normally range from around $35 (for Touchdown End Zone tickets) up to $140 (for Club Class tickets).
For more information or to buy tickets, see the BC Lions official website.
BC Lions Tips and Advice
Below are a couple of tips to help you make the most out of your BC Lions game experience.
TIP #1: Parking can be expensive downtown. Cheaper parking can be found at some of the parkades on Richards Street between West Pender and Georgia, although on game days they increase their prices a bit. If convenient, public transit is a good option.
TIP #2: Season pass holders get discounts at a number of pubs in the area. Show your season tickets and get between 10% and 20% off on food orders (although for one place the discount doesn’t apply on game days). See BC Lions Pub Discounts for details.
TIP #3: BC Place is home to not only the Lions but also the BC Sports Hall of Fame! A trip to the hall of fame is a great addition to a gameday experience. The museum has plenty to offer with its large collection and interactive exhibits.
Other Information
For more information about Vancouver’s CFL football team, see the BC Lions‘ official website.
For information about other professional sports in Vancouver, see our article about Lower Mainland Professional Sports Teams.
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