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Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre

About this venue

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.

Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre’s exterior and Gate 1 entrance, photographed in the venue’s November 2024 promoter guide. The source does not provide a capture date; check current event directions for the entrance assigned to your ticket.
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Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre’s exterior and Gate 1 entrance, photographed in the venue’s November 2024 promoter guide. The source does not provide a capture date; check current event directions for the entrance assigned to your ticket.

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Event-day answers for Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre

FanProof verdictChoose 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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What do you need to know?

Getting inBag rules, screening and your event

Bags & entry

Backpacks, luggage, duffel bags and oversized purses are prohibited. Allowed bags may be searched, and specific tours can change the rules. Return rejected bags to your vehicle or another secure location before entry. Exact size limits, medical/parenting arrangements and storage should be confirmed at 250-220-2602 before travel; no general clear-bag standard is established in the arena guide.

Events, tickets & arrival timeline
Home teams
Victoria Royals
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

Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre’s box office is at Gate 1 on the southeast corner, at Caledonia and Blanshard. Arena parking entrances are on Caledonia and Pembroke; spaces are limited. The arena guide says Royals doors open 60 minutes before the game and concerts generally open 60 minutes before showtime; verify your event’s listing. Its November 2024 promoter guide compares quarter-, half- and full-house concert layouts. Use those diagrams for orientation and your event’s ticket map for the actual floor, stage and open sections.

Transit & the journey home

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.

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

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

Location

1925 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4J2

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Seats & viewsSeat charts · Event layouts vary

Seats & views

Accessibility

Arrange accessible seating and one companion ticket, subject to availability, through Select Your Tickets at 250-220-7789. The accessibility page recommends the east-side Gate 3 drop-off/pick-up for wheelchair users, with elevators near Gates 3 and 1. Guest Services outside section 115 can assist; call 250-220-2602 ahead for your event’s route and any additional accommodation. Hearing-device checkout or interpretation deadlines are not established in the reviewed page.

Find your section

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

Browse Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre 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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Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre — November 2024 concert configurations

Seating chart

Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre — November 2024 concert configurations

Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre: Seating chart, Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre — November 2024 concert configurations. Use the source chart for section and row details.

Official November 2024 promoter-guide page showing quarter-, half- and full-house concert examples with numbered bowl sections and floor blocks. These are planning configurations; your show’s stage, floor and available sections can differ. Preview shows page 9 of 10; open the original chart for every page.

Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre owner-linked accessible concourse orientation

Venue layout

Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre owner-linked accessible concourse orientation

Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre: Venue layout, Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre owner-linked accessible concourse orientation. Use the original map for routes and visitor facilities.

Complete first page of the owner-linked two-page accessibility pamphlet locates Gates 1–3, surrounding streets, elevators to accessible areas, accessible washrooms, concessions, Guest Services and First Aid. The pamphlet itself is undated; its filename refers to 2018. Use this as older concourse orientation and confirm current routes/services with staff. It is not a complete numbered seating chart or live accessible-ticket inventory. Open the original for both pages. Preview shows page 1 of 2; open the original chart for every page.

Seating & atmosphere notes

Inside the Venue At A Glance

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Mixed

Arrival & transportation

Gate 3 on the east side is the most convenient accessible drop-off and pickup point and has an interior elevator; Gate 1 on Blanshard also has an elevator. Guest Services is outside Section 115 on the main concourse.

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Mixed

Seat & section strategy

Start with the event configuration, not the permanent bowl: the promoter guide lists 3,386 seats for the small-theatre layout, 4,038 for half house, 5,857 at 180 degrees, 6,361 at 240, 6,944 at 270, and 8,883 in the round. Accessible inventory also changes by event; Royals buyers can choose the non-alcohol Section 104.

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Positive

Event-day character

The room can contract to an intimate theatre setup or open almost the full bowl, so the stage angle and blocked end matter more here than a generic arena capacity. Royals games use the full hockey orientation and identify a non-alcohol section.

Inside the venuePayment, water and the atmosphere

Payment

The arena guide says GSL-managed venues no longer accept cash and lists debit, credit, gift cards and mobile tap. Its concessions section specifically lists debit, Mastercard, Visa and American Express. Bring a supported method before arrival; no cash-to-card service or loading terms are established.

Water & drinks

Plastic, metal and glass bottles, cans and containers are prohibited, along with outside food/drinks. Specific food or beverages needed because of allergies or medical conditions may be permitted with advance Guest Services approval at 250-220-2602. No general empty-bottle allowance or fountain locations are established.

The experience

  • 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 arena prohibits backpacks, luggage, duffel bags and oversized purses; permitted bags are searched, and tours may impose stricter rules. Plastic, metal and glass bottles and cans are prohibited. The venue is cashless and accepts card and tap payments. There is no re-entry; ask Guest Services about a medical emergency before leaving. For Royals hockey, Section 104 is alcohol-free. The exterior and concert-bowl photographs come from the November 2024 venue guide and do not establish your event’s setup or a specific seat view.
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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.

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.
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Backpacks, luggage, duffel bags and oversized purses are prohibited. Allowed bags may be searched, and specific tours can change the rules. Return rejected bags to your vehicle or another secure location before entry. Exact size limits, medical/parenting arrangements and storage should be confirmed at 250-220-2602 before travel; no general clear-bag standard is established in the arena guide.

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Destination: Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, 1925 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4J2. Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre’s box office is at Gate 1 on the southeast corner, at Caledonia and Blanshard. Arena parking entrances are on Caledonia and Pembroke; spaces are limited. The arena guide says Royals doors open 60 minutes before the game and concerts generally open 60 minutes before showtime; verify your event’s listing. Its November 2024 promoter guide compares quarter-, half- and full-house concert layouts. Use those diagrams for orientation and your event’s ticket map for the actual floor, stage and open sections. 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. 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.

Directions to this venue (opens in a new tab)Official parking / arrival information (opens in a new tab)

Arrange accessible seating and one companion ticket, subject to availability, through Select Your Tickets at 250-220-7789. The accessibility page recommends the east-side Gate 3 drop-off/pick-up for wheelchair users, with elevators near Gates 3 and 1. Guest Services outside section 115 can assist; call 250-220-2602 ahead for your event’s route and any additional accommodation. Hearing-device checkout or interpretation deadlines are not established in the reviewed page.

Official venue accessibility guidance (opens in a new tab)Seat maps (opens in a new tab)

The arena guide says GSL-managed venues no longer accept cash and lists debit, credit, gift cards and mobile tap. Its concessions section specifically lists debit, Mastercard, Visa and American Express. Bring a supported method before arrival; no cash-to-card service or loading terms are established. Plastic, metal and glass bottles, cans and containers are prohibited, along with outside food/drinks. Specific food or beverages needed because of allergies or medical conditions may be permitted with advance Guest Services approval at 250-220-2602. No general empty-bottle allowance or fountain locations are established.

Official venue water guidance (opens in a new tab)

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

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