Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre is central Victoria's 7,000-seat home of the WHL's Victoria Royals, with concert configurations that can expand to 8,883 seats.
Event-day essentials
Plan in 60 seconds
Reviewed 8.8.26
- Exact location
- 1925 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4J2Open directions (opens in a new tab)
- Parking
- Official parking & directions (opens in a new tab)Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre: current directions and parkingThe current directions page lists $15 parking on arrival through the Caledonia or Pembroke entrances, with no in-and-out privileges, or $20 to reserve online. Accessible spaces are in the east-side lot, and bike parking is behind the arena near Gate 3.
- Bags & entry
- Official bag & entry policy (opens in a new tab)
- Maps & layout
- Seat maps (opens in a new tab)
- Arrive
- Standard doors open one hour before Victoria Royals games and generally one hour before concerts and other events. Add time for the entry pat-down or bag search and, when driving, first-come parking; follow the event page if it publishes a different door or gate assignment.
- Getting there
- The arena is on Blanshard Street in central Victoria. Use the current BC Transit Victoria Regional trip planner for the stop and late return rather than relying on an old route number; a ferry-based itinerary needs a confirmed complete post-event connection before transit is chosen.
I was drinking exclusively beer last time I was there because it's close enough that I can walk.One fan's perspective. Verify variable details with official venue guidance.
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- Home teams
- Victoria Royals
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Last checked Sep 16, 7:45 AM EDT- Venue details
- Venue typeArena
Plan your visit
Arrival and logisticsBefore you goTransit, parking, timing and entry details
Need to Know
- Best for
- Victoria Royals hockey and Vancouver Island arena shows with a central Blanshard Street location and multiple published event configurations.
- Watch out for
- The useful seat map changes substantially between hockey, half-house, 180-, 240-, 270-, and 360-degree concert layouts, while the on-site lot is limited and does not allow in-and-out parking.
- Good arrival window
- Standard doors open one hour before Victoria Royals games and generally one hour before concerts and other events. Add time for the entry pat-down or bag search and, when driving, first-come parking; follow the event page if it publishes a different door or gate assignment.
- Main transit note
- The arena is on Blanshard Street in central Victoria. Use the current BC Transit Victoria Regional trip planner for the stop and late return rather than relying on an old route number; a ferry-based itinerary needs a confirmed complete post-event connection before transit is chosen.
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Official sources for this section
- Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre: venue capacities and event maps (opens in a new tab)
- Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre: promoter configuration guide (opens in a new tab)
- Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre: accessibility information (opens in a new tab)
- Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre: current directions and parking (opens in a new tab)
- Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre: arena guide and entry policies (opens in a new tab)
- Select Your Tickets: Victoria Royals seating notes (opens in a new tab)
- BC Transit: current Victoria Regional rider guide (opens in a new tab)
Parking At A Glance
Parking difficulty
Parking options (opens in a new tab)High; limited event parking is first come
- What to do
- The current directions page lists $15 parking on arrival through the Caledonia or Pembroke entrances, with no in-and-out privileges, or $20 to reserve online. Accessible spaces are in the east-side lot, and bike parking is behind the arena near Gate 3.
- Best option
- A current BC Transit route, a reserved online space when the event is likely to sell out, or the east-side lot and Gate 3 route for an accessible arrival
- Avoid
- Arriving near showtime expecting a first-come arena space, or paying on site and assuming the parking privilege permits an exit and return
Sources3 officialReviewed 8.8.26Sources for Parking At A Glance
Fit and tradeoffsWhat to expectThe practical strengths and the details that could change your choice
Why it works
- ✓Published configuration counts make it possible to distinguish a 3,386-seat small-theatre show from an 8,883-seat in-the-round concert before comparing sections.
- ✓All public entrances are accessible, with elevators at Gate 3 and Gate 1 and an east-side accessible drop-off route.
- ✓Royals ticketing identifies Section 104 as a non-alcohol section.
Sources5 officialReviewed 8.8.26Sources for Why it works
Official sources for this section
- Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre: venue capacities and event maps (opens in a new tab)
- Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre: promoter configuration guide (opens in a new tab)
- Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre: accessibility information (opens in a new tab)
- Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre: current directions and parking (opens in a new tab)
- Select Your Tickets: Victoria Royals seating notes (opens in a new tab)
FanProof editorial synthesis; no fan consensus is claimed.
Configuration comes first
- ×On-site parking is limited, first come at the arrival rate, and has no in-and-out privileges.
- ×There is no event re-entry, and entry can include a visual inspection, pat-down, and bag search.
- ×Bags are prohibited except as allowed by the current bag policy, and outside food or drink requires advance approval for a medical condition or allergy.
Sources2 officialReviewed 8.8.26Sources for Configuration comes first
Official sources for this section
FanProof editorial synthesis; no fan consensus is claimed.
Editorial verdict
FanProof Takeaway
Reviewed 8.8.26
Choose the seat from the event's actual stage configuration, use Gate 3 for the clearest accessible arrival, and reserve parking or plan the BC Transit return before doors. For Royals games, Section 104 is the non-alcohol option.
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