Great Vancouver sports and accommodation facilities at one location
Planning a swim, soccer, football or ice hockey event for a large group? Looking for a great group venue, on any budget?
Take advantage of our Vancouver sports venues and affordable summer accommodations at the beautiful UBC campus. Where else can you find world-class athletic and sporting facilities in a spectacular setting? UBC offers a wide array of budget shared and private accommodations for your teams and coaches that are in close proximity to our fields, arenas, gymnasiums and swimming pools.
Let our professional and friendly staff help you plan a hassle-free tournament or camp in Vancouver!
Featured sports venues
Thunderbird Stadium
- Open-air stadium with natural turf surface
- 550' x 350' playing field, in oval configuration
- Covered seating for 3,200 spectators
- Lawn seating for an additional 1,500 spectators
- TV-quality lighting system for evening games
Whit Matthews Field, a full-size football practice field with natural turf surface, is adjacent to Thunderbird Stadium.
Student Recreation Centre
- 18,000 square foot gymnasium holds three basketball courts, or up to four championship volleyball courts
- Full-service fitness and weight room facility, dance studio, and traditional martial arts dojo
War Memorial Gymnasium
- 15,000 square feet of flat space
- Permanent seating for 2,300 spectators
- Retractable seating for an additional 600 spectators
Aquatic Centre: Indoor and outdoor pools
Indoor pool:
- Eight 50-metre, or six 25-metre lanes
- 5-metre diving platform
- 1- and 3-metre diving boards
- Seating for 1,500 spectators
Outdoor pool:
- 15 x 50 metre open-air swimming pool
- Diving tower for 5- and 10-metre events
Thunderbird Park and Playing Fields
- Thirteen natural turf playing fields which can accommodate 24 Ultimate fields, or 11 rugby or soccer fields
- Parking available for 140 vehicles
Thunderbird Winter Sports Centre
- 7,000-seat hockey facility
- National Hockey League-sized main rink
- Olympic-sized practice rink
- Third ice surface
Call: 604 822 1000 | Toll free: 1 888 822 1030 | Group sales: 604 822 1060
At your UBC-hosted event, you'll get:
- Solid infrastructureExtensive, affordable and modern sports venues and facilities, including indoor and outdoor pools, sports fields, stadiums, gymnasiums, and ice rinks
- ConvenienceWalking distance to sports venues from accommodation (no bussing required)
- Access to food venuesLarge cafeteria and various food outlet and catering options, including group meal plans
- AmbienceA campus environment that helps foster group and team spirit
- Cost conscious solutionsBudget group dormitory-style rooms and other value group accommodations
- AccessibilityEasy access by car or transit to Vancouver International Airport and downtown Vancouver
- SupportProfessional staff experienced with large sports events and groups, to help with meeting planning and coordination
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