UBC War Memorial Gymnasium

The UBC War Memorial Gymnasium is located in the centre of the University of British Columbia (UBC) Campus, adjacent to the Student Union Building. The gymnasium accommodates up to 2,862 spectators, and measures 160 feet in length. This facility can be used for various sports, including basketball, volleyball, badminton, as well as others.

Fast Facts

- Gymnasium can hold up to 4 volleyball courts, and features a main basketball court
- Full service dressing rooms and showers
- Amenities include a public address system and three rolling ticket booths
- 3,000 square foot lobby, ideal for refreshments, exhibits, etc
- On-site meeting space rentals available

DIMENSIONS:
- Length of gym: 160 feet
- Width (bleachers in): 94 feet
- Width (bleachers out): 69 feet
- Ceiling height: 31 feet 2 inches - this does NOT include the speaker cluster that hangs down approx. 5 feet at the East end of the Gym.
- 15,000 square feet of floor space

SEATING CAPACITY:
- Permanent Seating: 2,222
- Expandable Bleachers: 600
- Floor Seats: 40
- Total seating capacity: 2,862
- Lobby – 90’ x 41’
- Meeting Room 100 – 30’ x 30’

Facility Specs

Year completed 1951 Seating capacity 2862 Parking capacity 1600 Medical room No Warm up area No Licensed for alcohol No Official rooms Food services No Dressing rooms 2

Scoreboard Electronic Sound system Yes Owner Private Office space Yes Weight room / fitness facility No Equipment storage Yes Ticket box Yes Media room No Internet capability Wireless Hospitality room No

Sport Hosting Services

Tourism Vancouver has a dedicated "sport tourism" staff ready to assist in locating facilities, accommodations, sports & event services and bid preparation.

The Vancouver Sports Tourism Task Force provides a network of resources and expertise in the sports event and facility industry.

Vancouver has a city funded "sport hosting grant" to encourage the use of city sport facilities, coaches and resources. For more information please visit vancouver.ca/parks/info/sporthostinggrant/index.htm

Hosting Portfolio

Home of the UBC Thunderbird Men's & Women's Basketball Teams
Host of numerous Provincial and National Sport Events

Facility Contact

Michelle Taylor
Manager, Meeting & Convention Sales
Tourism Vancouver
604.631.2866
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