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About Thunderbird Stadium

Thunderbird Stadium is an iconic open-air stadium located on the University of British Columbia campus in Vancouver, British Columbia. With a main grandstand seating 3,500 and additional seating on grass embankments that can bring total capacity to about 12,000 for larger events, it’s a versatile venue for university sports, cultural festivals, and select concerts. Whether you’re catching a UBC Thunderbirds football or soccer match, or attending a special event on campus, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats and navigate the day with ease.

Address: 6288 Stadium Road, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada. The stadium sits on the UBC campus and is adjacent to other campus facilities. While there isn’t a formal published seating map, fixed seating exists in the covered grandstand while grass embankments on the west and field ends accommodate additional spectators.

Parking is straightforward with the Thunderbird Stadium Lot in front of the venue. For longer stays or more options, the Thunderbird Parkade is across the street, and you’ll find Health Sciences Parkade and other campus lots nearby. Transit access is convenient via TransLink buses serving the UBC Exchange, with the #99 B-Line often used for UBC-related travel. If you’re staying in Vancouver beyond a game day, consider nearby hotel options for comfort and convenience.

Nearby hotels and dining partners can add value to your visit. For a seamless stay, explore affiliate partner recommendations at the Hilton Vancouver Downtown, Loden Hotel, and The Westin Bayshore, each offering easy access to UBC via transit or road. We’ve curated reliable hotel options and dining spots close to Thunderbird Stadium to save you time so you can focus on the event experience. If you’re seeking local flavor after a game or festival, we’ll point you to trusted venues and in-network partners to help you secure reservations and preferred rates.

Notable past events at Thunderbird Stadium include UBC Thunderbirds football and soccer, as well as cultural festivals and concerts like Ozzfest, Lilith Fair, Lollapalooza, Area: One Festival, Another Roadside Attraction, and Vans Warped Tour. The stadium has hosted high homecoming attendance, with notable figures and crowds enjoying the campus atmosphere. It remains active and distinct from the adjacent Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre, which is an indoor venue.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 6288 Stadium Road, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada.
  • Venue type: open-air stadium on the UBC campus, primarily for football, soccer and rugby; also used for select university events and past cultural festivals.
  • Capacity: 3,500 seats in the main grandstand; approximately 5,000 additional grass/embankment seating, for a total capacity up to 12,000 spectators.
  • Seating chart: no formal published seating map; fixed seating in the covered grandstand plus grass embankments on the west and ends of the field.
  • Parking: Thunderbird Stadium Lot directly in front of the venue; nearby campus parking options include the Thunderbird Parkade across the street and other campus lots (Health Sciences Parkade, etc.).
  • Transit: accessible by TransLink buses with the UBC Exchange serving campus events; commonly served by the #99 B-Line express bus for UBC-related travel.
  • Nearby hotels: Hilton Vancouver Downtown (433 Robson Street), Loden Hotel (1177 Melville Street), The Westin Bayshore (1601 Bayshore Drive).
  • Notable events hosted: UBC Thunderbirds football and soccer games; past concerts and festivals include Ozzfest, Lilith Fair, Lollapalooza, Area: One Festival, Another Roadside Attraction, Vans Warped Tour; high homecoming attendance has been recorded (e.g., 9,542 in 2017).
  • Renamed/demolished: Thunderbird Stadium remains in use and has not been demolished or renamed; it is distinct from the adjacent Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre (an indoor venue).