UBC Thunderbirds Women's Basketball Tickets

The UBC Thunderbirds women's basketball program represents the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, competing in Canada West within the U SPORTS framework. Home games are hosted at War Memorial Gym on campus, with larger events and special showcase games taking place at the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre. The program has a storied history with five Bronze Baby national championships (1982–84 era earlier titles include 1972–74, 2004, and 2008) and a track record of developing top-tier talent. The team is known for strong defensive discipline, fast-paced transition play, and a commitment to student-athlete success.

In the 2024-25 season, the Thunderbirds finished second in Canada West and advanced to the Canada West Final. UBC hosted the 2025 U SPORTS Final 8 in Vancouver from March 13–16, 2025, underscoring the program’s role as a national stage for women’s basketball. The coaching transition brings fresh leadership into 2025-26 with Dave Taylor named head coach effective July 2025, following Isabel Ormond’s guidance through the 2024-25 campaign.

Key players have gained national recognition, including Keira Daly, who earned the 2025 Kathy Shields Award as U SPORTS Rookie of the Year. Fans can follow the team on social media for updates, video highlights, and behind-the-scenes content: Instagram at @ubcwbball and Twitter/X at @ubctbirds. Whether you’re securing seats at War Memorial Gym or catching marquee matchups at the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre, the Thunderbirds invite you to be part of the action and support this storied program as they compete for national recognition in the Canada West and U SPORTS landscape.