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Rogers Arena
Rogers Arena
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LocationVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Opened1995
Capacity18,910 (hockey)
ArchitectBrisbin, Brook and Beynon
OwnerCanucks Sports & Entertainment
OperatorCanucks Sports & Entertainment
Construction costCAD $160 million

Rogers Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, that serves as a major venue for professional sports, concerts, and cultural events. Since opening in 1995 it has been the primary home of the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League and has hosted major tournaments such as the IIHF World Championship and the NHL All-Star Game. The arena has also staged international tours by The Rolling Stones, U2, Madonna, and Beyoncé, alongside events like the Vancouver Canucks playoff runs and the 2010 Winter Olympics related activities.

History

The arena opened as General Motors Place in September 1995, replacing the Pacific Coliseum as the principal indoor venue for Vancouver. It was developed in response to a consortium led by Hockey Canada interests and the ownership of the Vancouver Canucks to provide a modern home for the franchise. The venue hosted the IIHF World Championship in 1998 and was a site for pre-2010 Winter Olympics exhibitions; it underwent name changes following sponsorship agreements with Canadian telecommunications companies leading to its current commercial title in the 2010s. Major renovations in the 2010s updated seating, concourses, and technology to meet requirements set by the National Hockey League and touring production standards for artists such as Adele and Taylor Swift.

Design and Facilities

Designed by the architectural firm Brisbin, Brook and Beynon with engineering by Stantec collaborators, the arena features a seating bowl optimized for National Hockey League sightlines and configurable layouts for basketball, concert staging, and ice shows. Facilities include luxury suites, club seats, broadcast booths used by networks like Sportsnet and CBC Television, and rehearsal spaces used by touring productions from Live Nation and AEG Presents. The arena's scoreboard and LED fascia were upgraded to modern standards to support productions for artists including Coldplay and Paul McCartney, and the venue incorporates VIP lounges connected to hospitality partners such as Sofitel and regional culinary operators from British Columbia.

Events and Tenants

The principal tenant is the Vancouver Canucks (NHL), with the arena also hosting the Vancouver Warriors of the National Lacrosse League in various seasons and occasional home games for the Vancouver Grizzlies during relocation periods of the National Basketball Association West Coast schedules. It has been a recurring site for the NHL All-Star Game, the IIHF World Championship, and international events including exhibitions featuring Team Canada and Team USA hockey squads. Concert residencies and tours by artists such as Metallica, Bruno Mars, Rihanna, Ariana Grande, and Justin Bieber are frequent; family shows like Disney on Ice and touring productions from Cirque du Soleil have also played there.

Attendance and Records

The arena's hockey capacity is approximately 18,910, with concert configurations expanding capacity for end-stage and in-the-round presentations for performers like U2 and The Rolling Stones. Record single-event attendances include major concert nights during world tours by Madonna and The Eagles, as well as playoff games featuring the Vancouver Canucks against rivals such as the Chicago Blackhawks and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Annual attendance figures have ranked the venue among the busiest in Canada alongside arenas like Scotiabank Arena and Bell Centre, driven by season ticket sales for the NHL and high-profile touring dates promoted by companies such as Live Nation.

Location and Transportation

Located in downtown Vancouver near the False Creek waterfront and the BC Place sports complex, the arena benefits from proximity to major transit infrastructure including the SkyTrain rapid transit system and bus corridors connecting to the TransLink (Greater Vancouver) network. Pedestrian access from neighbourhoods such as Yaletown and Gastown and nearby cycling routes support event crowds, while waterfront parkland like David Lam Park and connections to the Seawall offer leisure options for attendees. Parking is limited on-site; nearby lots and parkades as well as shuttle services coordinated with operators like VIA Rail and regional tour companies are often used during major events.

Ownership and Naming Rights

The facility is owned and operated by Canucks Sports & Entertainment, the corporate entity that controls the Vancouver Canucks and affiliated properties. Naming rights have shifted through corporate sponsors including General Motors and Rogers Communications, with agreements affecting branding, signage, and corporate hospitality packages. Partnerships with broadcasters such as Rogers Media and technology suppliers have influenced arena upgrades and in-house media capabilities used by networks like TSN and Sportsnet Pacific.

Category:Indoor arenas in British Columbia Category:Sports venues in Vancouver Category:Vancouver Canucks