UBC Thunderbird Stadium
Thunderbird Stadium, located on the Campus of the University of British Columbia, in an open-air stadium with a natural turf 550 foot x 350 foot playing surface (oval configuration). There is covered seating for 3,500 spectators, and lawn seating for an additional 1,500 spectators.
The Stadium has played host to numerous sporting events and is ideal for Soccer, Ultimate,
Football, Aussie Rules Football and Rugby.
Fast Facts
-Seating capacity for 3,500 (covered) and 1500 (grass seating on west side of field)
-TV Quality Lighting - 50 high pressure sodium 1000w bulbs and 50 metal halide 1500w bulbs
-Scoreboard set for Football, Rugby and Soccer with back lit advertising panels
-Public address system for game announcements and remote microphone for field announcements plus music for entertainment
Home team locker rooms which include:
- offense & defense dressing areas
- washroom and shower areas
- training room with ice machine & cold tubs
- video room
- equipment storage and control room
- laundry room with industrial equipment
- coaches changing room
Box Office with four “wickets”
Concession with fridge and adequate power for popcorn maker, hot dog equipment, microwave, etc.
5 rooms overlooking the field:
– 2 spotters booths for coaches
- Scoreboard controller & Public announcers room
- Statisticians room
- Media Booth (for 10 people)
Men’s and Women’s Public Washrooms with adequate fixtures to accommodate the seated capacity.
Wheelchair viewing area with ample room for eight wheelchairs & attendants
Heritage Room which serves as a meeting room for the Varsity football team and converts into a social room for half time and post game gatherings. This area is 60 ft. x 30 ft. and is also used for hosting meetings by outside groups; it has a capacity of 80 people seated.
Field level:
- 3 dressing rooms with showers and washrooms
- officials changing room with shower and washroom
- Varsity weight room
- 2 storage rooms for field equipment.
Upper Plaza - A concrete area adjacent to the Stadium entrance that is used for parking on a daily basis. This are also serves as an area for tailgate parties, BBQs and also as a starting and finish point for many bike and running events such as the longest day run, Scotia Bank half Marathon, Lance Armstrong’s ride for Courage etc. this area is adequate for 2000 people and uses the Stadium washrooms for these events.
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Hosting Portfolio
Home of the UBC Thunderbirds Football and Soccer teams
2009 Summer International Rugby Series - Canada vs. Ireland
International Aussie Rules Football - Canada vs. United States and Canada vs. Japan
Weather Information
Warmed by Pacific Ocean currents and protected by a range of mountains, Vancouver's weather is mild year-round. From high 70's Fahrenheit (low 20's Celsius) in summer to a mild mid 40's Fahrenheit (0º to 5º Celsius) in winter, the climate is always hospitable. Our winters are wet, but it rarely snows, except on our local ski hills.
Facility Contact
Michelle Taylor
Manager, Meeting & Convention Sales
Tourism Vancouver
604.631.2866
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6066 Thunderbird Blvd., Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4
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