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Rogers Arena

About this venue

Rogers Arena is the Vancouver Canucks' downtown arena, directly beside Stadium-Chinatown Station and used for lacrosse and major concerts alongside NHL dates.

Full exterior and entrance plaza of Rogers Arena in downtown Vancouver
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Event-day answers for Rogers Arena

FanProof verdictUse the adjacent SkyTrain connection when practical, verify event-specific entry rules, and judge the seat from the current sports or concert map.

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Merch

Team Store at Gate 6

  • The main Team Store has a street entrance at Gate 6 and an arena entrance near Section 113.
  • Additional pop-up locations operate on Level 200 and elsewhere inside for applicable events.
  • Select concerts add a North Plaza merchandise trailer or advance ordering through Vanbase.
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What do you need to know?

Getting inBag size checker · Full entry policy

Bags & entry

Rogers Arena bags, including purses and backpacks, must not exceed 14 × 14 × 6 inches (35 × 35 × 15 cm); larger bags must be taken elsewhere. Baby bags receive security checks, and special food or medical needs should be arranged with Fan Services. Compare the size with the bag category above; security also applies the listed material and style restrictions. Event-specific entry instructions take precedence.

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Published bag sizes

General bag

up to14 × 14 × 6 in

14 in14 in6 in

Rogers Arena bags, including purses and backpacks, must not exceed 14 × 14 × 6 inches (35 × 35 × 15 cm); larger bags must be taken elsewhere. Baby bags receive security checks, and special food or medical needs should be arranged with Fan Services.

Compare the size with the bag category above; security also applies the listed material and style restrictions.

Event-specific entry instructions take precedence.

Drawings are not to scale or an orientation guide. Check every side against the venue’s listed measurements.

Verified Oct 11, 2026Official policy (opens in a new tab)
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Dimensions only: bag type, contents, material and screening rules still apply. Preset sizes are typical, not your exact bag. Security staff make the final call at the gate.

Events, tickets & arrival timeline

Your event day

Travel time
  1. 7:15 PMLeave30 minutes to get there, then into the gates by your arrival time.
  2. 7:45 PMArriveThis guide's arrival window: 15 minutes before start.
  3. 8:00 PMStartListed start time. Doors usually open earlier; check your ticket.
  4. AfterGetting homeCheck your ride or last train home

Times are in the venue's local time.

Home teams
Vancouver Canucks / Vancouver Warriors
Upcoming Events

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Venue details
Venue typeArena
CapacityNot publishedno reliable fixed total found
Getting thereArrival timing, parking, transit and getting home
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When to arrive

Stadium–Chinatown Station on SkyTrain’s Expo Line is beside Rogers Arena; its Stadium exit faces Gate 10. The underground Lot 987 entrance is on Griffiths Way, with 2 m clearance, and opens no earlier than 15 minutes before arena doors. It is not open to the general public for Canucks games; limited accessible stalls require reservation. Warriors and other events have different parking availability. Use the 2026–27 directory to find your gate, level, elevators and services.

Transit & the journey home

Stadium-Chinatown Station on the Expo Line is directly adjacent to the arena; verify service and the late trip home before the event.

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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High

What to do
Prefer SkyTrain when practical. If driving, confirm current availability and access for the arena parkade or reserve another downtown facility.
Best option
A verified Stadium-Chinatown SkyTrain itinerary or a confirmed downtown parkade space
Avoid
Assuming the arena parkade will be available or opens well before doors without checking the current event guidance

Location

800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver, BC V6B 6G1

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Seats & viewsVenue layouts · Access details

Seats & views

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Venue maps & views

Locate entrances, activity areas and visitor facilities, then check your event’s current access instructions. Routes and viewing areas can change with the setup and season.

Real photos from the seats

Browse Rogers Arena photos by section and compare the sightlines, railings, and stage views. Check the event and photo date; zoom can make the stage look closer.

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Rogers Arena — 2026–27 multilevel section and services directory

Venue layout

Rogers Arena — 2026–27 multilevel section and services directory

Rogers Arena: Venue layout, Rogers Arena — 2026–27 multilevel section and services directory. Use the original map for routes and visitor facilities.

Official 2026–27 directory showing numbered sections on Levels 100 and 300, suites on Levels 400 and 500, gates, elevators, accessible seating, family services and concessions. This is a multilevel orientation plan, not a row-by-row seat chart or live inventory. Club and suite areas require the appropriate access.

Open original map (opens in a new tab)Source: Rogers Arena (opens in a new tab)Source checked Oct 11, 2026
Seating & atmosphere notes

Inside the Venue At A Glance

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Mixed

Arrival & transportation

The adjacent SkyTrain station is unusually convenient, but a full arena concentrates riders on the Expo Line after the event.

02

Mixed

Seat & section strategy

Hockey, lacrosse, and concert layouts change the value of ends, corners, and floor-adjacent sections; buy from the exact event chart.

03

Positive

Event-day character

The downtown bowl supports intense Canucks nights while keeping Gastown, Chinatown, and the stadium district close.

Inside the venuePayment, water and the atmosphere

Water & drinks

Rogers Arena bags, including purses and backpacks, must not exceed 14 × 14 × 6 inches (35 × 35 × 15 cm); larger bags must be taken elsewhere. Baby bags receive security checks, and special food or medical needs should be arranged with Fan Services. There are no in-and-out privileges. Empty plastic water bottles are allowed at Canucks and Warriors games, while glass, steel and cans are prohibited; concert rules can differ. Family washrooms are at Sections 103, 109 and 309. Noise-cancelling headphones can be borrowed through Guest Services with a deposit.

Rogers Arena current parking and SkyTrain arrival (opens in a new tab)Rogers Arena current visitor FAQ (opens in a new tab)Rogers Arena 2026–27 directory (opens in a new tab)

The experience

  • Best for: Canucks hockey, Warriors lacrosse, and major arena tours with a direct SkyTrain option
  • Watch out for: Rogers Arena bags, including purses and backpacks, must not exceed 14 × 14 × 6 inches (35 × 35 × 15 cm); larger bags must be taken elsewhere. Baby bags receive security checks, and special food or medical needs should be arranged with Fan Services. There are no in-and-out privileges. Empty plastic water bottles are allowed at Canucks and Warriors games, while glass, steel and cans are prohibited; concert rules can differ. Family washrooms are at Sections 103, 109 and 309. Noise-cancelling headphones can be borrowed through Guest Services with a deposit.
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Why It Works

  • ✓Stadium-Chinatown Station sits immediately beside the arena.
  • ✓The compact downtown setting supports pre-event options within walking distance.
  • ✓The building hosts both resident sports and major tours.

Know Before You Book

  • ×On-site parking is limited and event-dependent.
  • ×SkyTrain platforms can be crowded at final exit.
  • ×Upper-bowl height and concert obstruction require an event-specific view check.
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800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver, BC V6B 6G1

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Visit preparation checklist

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Rogers Arena bags, including purses and backpacks, must not exceed 14 × 14 × 6 inches (35 × 35 × 15 cm); larger bags must be taken elsewhere. Baby bags receive security checks, and special food or medical needs should be arranged with Fan Services. Compare the size with the bag category above; security also applies the listed material and style restrictions. Event-specific entry instructions take precedence.

Rogers Arena current visitor FAQ (opens in a new tab)

Destination: Rogers Arena, 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver, BC V6B 6G1. Stadium–Chinatown Station on SkyTrain’s Expo Line is beside Rogers Arena; its Stadium exit faces Gate 10. The underground Lot 987 entrance is on Griffiths Way, with 2 m clearance, and opens no earlier than 15 minutes before arena doors. It is not open to the general public for Canucks games; limited accessible stalls require reservation. Warriors and other events have different parking availability. Use the 2026–27 directory to find your gate, level, elevators and services. Stadium-Chinatown Station on the Expo Line is directly adjacent to the arena; verify service and the late trip home before the event. Prefer SkyTrain when practical. If driving, confirm current availability and access for the arena parkade or reserve another downtown facility.

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This guide does not yet establish Rogers Arena’s accessible seating or step-free entrance. Ask the venue about the exact seat, entrance and route before buying.

Rogers Arena current visitor FAQ (opens in a new tab)

Rogers Arena bags, including purses and backpacks, must not exceed 14 × 14 × 6 inches (35 × 35 × 15 cm); larger bags must be taken elsewhere. Baby bags receive security checks, and special food or medical needs should be arranged with Fan Services. There are no in-and-out privileges. Empty plastic water bottles are allowed at Canucks and Warriors games, while glass, steel and cans are prohibited; concert rules can differ. Family washrooms are at Sections 103, 109 and 309. Noise-cancelling headphones can be borrowed through Guest Services with a deposit.

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Rogers Arena current parking and SkyTrain arrival (opens in a new tab)Rogers Arena current visitor FAQ (opens in a new tab)Rogers Arena 2026–27 directory (opens in a new tab)

Stadium-Chinatown Station on the Expo Line is directly adjacent to the arena; verify service and the late trip home before the event. Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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