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Princess Auto Stadium

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Princess Auto Stadium is the open-air stadium at the University of Manitoba's Fort Garry campus, home to the Blue Bombers and Valour FC.

Current front exterior and entrance of Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg
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Event-day answers for Princess Auto Stadium

FanProof verdictFor Princess Auto Stadium, finish outside errands before kickoff because re-entry is prohibited after the game starts. You may bring one factory-sealed water bottle up to one litre and/or an empty reusable bottle up to one litre; other outside beverages are prohibited.

Proofed Nov 1, 20265 official sources · 1 fan sourceHow we check

What do you need to know?

Getting inBag rules, screening and your event

Bags & entry

Only small bags that fit under a seat are listed as acceptable; no numerical maximum or general clear requirement is established. Guests and bags are searched. Coolers, ice chests, ice bags and picnic baskets are prohibited. For medical/dietary exemptions, the owner directs guests to 204-784-7448 or fans@bluebombers.com at least 24 hours before game time for a pass. Confirm necessary infant supplies and your actual event’s rules ahead.

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Events, tickets & arrival timeline
Home teams
Winnipeg Blue Bombers / Valour FC
Upcoming Events

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Venue details
Venue typeStadium
CapacityNot publishedno reliable fixed total found
Getting thereArrival timing, parking, transit and getting home
Localtime

When to arrive

Use the Blue Bombers’ official football section diagram to match your lower/upper section and gate at Princess Auto Stadium, and check the actual game’s entry time. The football diagram is separate from the temporary outdoor-hockey configuration used for the Heritage Classic. Have the actual event ticket ready before screening. Medical or dietary entry exemptions must be arranged with the club at least 24 hours before game time at 204-784-7448 or fans@bluebombers.com.

Transit & the journey home

Use Winnipeg Transit's current event service to the Fort Garry campus and confirm the post-event boarding point.

Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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Parking

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Parking At A Glance

Parking difficulty

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Very high

What to do
Use the $5 round-trip park-and-ride when available or buy a specific University of Manitoba campus lot; the campus has more than 5,000 spaces but postgame demand converges quickly.
Best option
Blue Bombers park-and-ride, or a campus space selected for the intended postgame exit
Avoid
Do not arrive on the Fort Garry campus at kickoff without a lot assignment or expect to return to the car after entry; re-entry is not allowed after kickoff.

Location

315 Chancellor Matheson Road, Winnipeg, MB R3T 1Z2

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Seats & views

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Seating maps & views

Match the layout to your event before choosing seats. Stage position, floor seating, standing areas, and available sections can change.

Real photos from the seats

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Princess Auto Stadium — official Blue Bombers football section diagram

Seating chart

Princess Auto Stadium — official Blue Bombers football section diagram

Princess Auto Stadium: Seating chart, Princess Auto Stadium — official Blue Bombers football section diagram. Use the source chart for section and row details.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ current individual-game ticket page links this football diagram under a 2026 ticketing filename. It shows the football field, numbered lower and upper sections, gates and named hospitality areas. It excludes suites and does not establish live availability, current prices or every event configuration. Use the actual game’s ticket and gate instructions; this is separate from the stadium’s temporary outdoor-hockey layout.

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Seating & atmosphere notes

Inside the Venue At A Glance

01

Mixed

Arrival & transportation

Rideshare and taxi use Gate 1. Fan Services is at section 111, and the sensory room is on the west side of Gate 2.

02

Mixed

Seat & section strategy

More than 80 percent of the 32,343 seats sit under two large canopies, but wind and precipitation can still reach rows near the open ends. Section 118 is an alcohol-free family zone.

03

Positive

Event-day character

The twin-canopy bowl concentrates Bombers noise while preserving an outdoor football feel on the University of Manitoba campus.

Inside the venueWater refill stations

Water & drinks

The policy permits one factory-sealed water bottle up to one liter and/or empty reusable bottles up to one liter. No general material exception is established beyond the prohibited-item restrictions, so confirm an unusual container. Single-serving snacks are allowed; other outside food/drinks and coolers are prohibited. Medical/dietary exemptions require advance contact at least 24 hours before game time for a pass. Hydration stations are listed behind Sections 102, 113, 124 and 135.

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The experience

  • Best for: CFL football and Canadian Premier League soccer in a modern outdoor bowl
  • Watch out for: The stadium’s current policy permits a small bag that fits under your seat, a single-serving snack, and one factory-sealed water bottle up to 1 litre and/or an empty reusable bottle up to 1 litre. Other outside food is prohibited. Collapsible umbrellas must be under 18 inches and cannot be opened inside the stadium. Re-entry is not permitted after kickoff. Follow any additional event-specific restrictions rather than assuming these football rules cover every stadium event.
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Canopy and game transit

  • ✓More than four-fifths of the seating benefits from canopy coverage.
  • ✓The affordable event park-and-ride starts two hours before kickoff.
  • ✓Section 118 offers a dedicated alcohol-free family environment and Gate 2 provides a sensory room.

Campus exit pressure

  • ×Campus traffic and more than 30,000 simultaneous departures can slow the drive out.
  • ×Small bags are screened and must fit beneath the seat.
  • ×There is no re-entry after kickoff, so weather layers and permitted bottles need to be settled before scanning.
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315 Chancellor Matheson Road, Winnipeg, MB R3T 1Z2

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Only small bags that fit under a seat are listed as acceptable; no numerical maximum or general clear requirement is established. Guests and bags are searched. Coolers, ice chests, ice bags and picnic baskets are prohibited. For medical/dietary exemptions, the owner directs guests to 204-784-7448 or fans@bluebombers.com at least 24 hours before game time for a pass. Confirm necessary infant supplies and your actual event’s rules ahead.

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Destination: Princess Auto Stadium, 315 Chancellor Matheson Road, Winnipeg, MB R3T 1Z2. Use the Blue Bombers’ official football section diagram to match your lower/upper section and gate at Princess Auto Stadium, and check the actual game’s entry time. The football diagram is separate from the temporary outdoor-hockey configuration used for the Heritage Classic. Have the actual event ticket ready before screening. Medical or dietary entry exemptions must be arranged with the club at least 24 hours before game time at 204-784-7448 or fans@bluebombers.com. Use Winnipeg Transit's current event service to the Fort Garry campus and confirm the post-event boarding point. Use the $5 round-trip park-and-ride when available or buy a specific University of Manitoba campus lot; the campus has more than 5,000 spaces but postgame demand converges quickly.

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The policy permits one factory-sealed water bottle up to one liter and/or empty reusable bottles up to one liter. No general material exception is established beyond the prohibited-item restrictions, so confirm an unusual container. Single-serving snacks are allowed; other outside food/drinks and coolers are prohibited. Medical/dietary exemptions require advance contact at least 24 hours before game time for a pass. Hydration stations are listed behind Sections 102, 113, 124 and 135.

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Use Winnipeg Transit's current event service to the Fort Garry campus and confirm the post-event boarding point. Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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