Arena News

Updates about the latest announcements and events happening at Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre.

What You Need to Know: The 1975 Concert

Everything You Need to Know before The 1975 Concert

Date: Friday, April 26
Time: Doors: 6:00pm
Show: 7:00pm

Live Nation announces the full concert set times on the day of the concert. Follow them on Twitter for the latest news.

GETTING HERE

Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre is easily accessible by car and transit. For directions, please click here.

Road Closures: There are road closures on Westbrook Mall, between Student Union Boulevard and University Boulevard due to construction. We recommend not to use 4th avenue to access campus for the event. View map here for road closure information.

PARKING

Event parking is located at Thunderbird Parkade which is conveniently only a 2 minute walk from the venue. UBC Parking is a ‘Pay-by-Plate’ system so please note your plate before you pay at the pay machines in the parkade. There is also street parking available. For more information, visit our parking page.

HOW TO GET INTO THE EVENT

Please enter through the main entrance along Wesbrook Mall. Have your mobile tickets ready to be scanned by our ticket takers at the entrance. For guests with general admission floor tickets, please enter through the designated GA line along the main entrance.

Please review the list of Prohibited Items prior to arriving on site so your entry to the event will go smoothly.

BAG POLICY

Please pack lightly. Bags larger than 12″ x 12″ will not be permitted inside the venue and patrons will be asked to return them to their vehicle.

FOOD & BEVERAGE

The Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre has multiple concession stands throughout the arena that include a variety of beverage and food options. Outside food & beverages are prohibited.

MERCHANDISE

The 1975 merchandise will be sold at designated stands. Arrive early to ensure you have ample time to purchase the size and style you want.

QUESTIONS/CONCERNS

Some common FAQs can be found here. Ushers will be stationed throughout the arena if you require any assistance.

CAMERA POLICY

No professional camera equipment is permitted (something about detachable lenses). Any persons attempting to enter with cameras will be asked to return them to their vehicle. Full policy

TICKETS

There are still limited tickets available. Purchase your tickets on .

Posted in Arena News | Leave a response

Easter Weekend Facility Hours

The Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre will have adjusted hours for Easter Long Weekend.

April 19th – CLOSED
April 20th – 9:00am – 11:00pm
April 21st – 9:00am – 9:00pm
April 22nd – CLOSED

Administrative offices are closed from April 19 – 22. Have a great weekend!

Posted in Arena News | Leave a response

ANNOUNCEMENT: ROCK THE RINK

ROCK THE RINK is coming to UBC’s Doug Mitchell T on OCTOBER 7!

Tickets go on sale: FRIDAY, MAY 3 at t ick etmaster.ca

For a complete list of tour dates, please visit rocktherink.com.

The cast will feature Canadian greats, Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir, Patrick Chan, Kaetlyn Osmond and Elvis Stojko. The show will also be bringing some world-renowned skating talent from Europe and the U.S.. Italian Olympic Medalist and World Champion, Carolina Kostner, and Italian World Champions, Anna Cappellini and Luca Lanotte, will each tour in North America for the first time, while Olympic Medalist and four time U.S. National Champion, Jeremy Abbott, will return to Canadian touring for the first time in seven years.

ROCK THE RINK is an annual tour that focuses on being more than a figure skating show. Combining the highest level of on-ice superstar talent with an ever-evolving touring production, Rock The Rink will produce the highest value of entertainment. This year – along with upgrades to lighting, video and interactive technology – live music will be introduced to the show, with featured special musical guest, Birds of Bellwoods.

“The goal for Rock The Rink is to be something that fans of skating and live entertainment will look forward to year after year, knowing that it will always be a can’t miss night,” says Scott Moir.

“We want to give people a memorable experience and broaden the scope of what can be done in the show skating realm,” continues Tessa Virtue. “We are ready for fresh and innovative ways to share our passion with audiences across the country!”

Posted in Arena News | Tagged Birds of Bellwoods, Figure Skating, Patrick Chan, Rock The Rink, Scott Moir, Tessa Virtue, UBC, UBC Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre | Leave a response

James Bay Brings Electric Light Tour to Vancouver

Vancouver, BC – James Bay did not disappoint Sunday evening at UBC’s Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre. The second last stop of his Electric Light Tour began with opener Noah Kahan who set the tone, soothing the crowd with his unique vocals and acoustics. James Bay then took the stage and got the crowd on their feet singing hits like ‘Pink Lemonade’ and ‘Wild Love’ from his new album as well as old favourites like ‘Let It Go’ and ‘Peer Pressure.’ The roaring crowd brought James Bay out for an encore where he covered a Beatles classic, then ended the night with one of his biggest hits, ‘Hold Back the River.’ With the crowd singing along, the evening could not have ended more perfectly.

Posted in Arena News | Tagged Electric Light Tour, James Bay, James Bay Vancouver | Leave a response

What You Need to Know: James Bay

Everything You Need to Know before James Bay’s Electric Light Tour

Date: Sunday, March 31
Time: Doors: 7:00pm
Show: 8:00pm

Live Nation announces the full concert set times on the day of the concert. Follow them on Twitter for the latest news.

GETTING HERE

Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre is easily accessible by car and transit. For directions, please click here.

Road Closures: There are road closures on Westbrook Mall, between Student Union Boulevard and University Boulevard due to construction. We recommend not to use 4th avenue to access campus for the event. View map here for road closure information.

PARKING

HOW TO GET INTO THE EVENT

Please enter through the main entrance along Wesbrook Mall. Have your printed or mobile tickets ready to be scanned by our ticket takers at the entrance. For guests with general admission floor tickets, you must have a printed copy of your ticket.

Please have a look over our Prohibited Items list to ensure all patrons have a fun and safe time during the concert. Some prohibited items include: bags larger than 12″ x 12″, alcohol & illegal drugs, and weapons of any kind.

FOOD & BEVERAGE

The Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre has multiple concession stands throughout the arena that include a variety of beverage and food options. Outside food & beverages are prohibited.

MERCHANDISE

James Bay merchandise will be sold at designated stands. Arrive early to ensure you have ample time to purchase the size and style you want.

QUESTIONS/CONCERNS

Some common FAQs can be found here. Ushers will be stationed throughout the arena if you require any assistance.

TICKETS

There are still limited tickets available including floor seats. Purchase your tickets on .

Posted in Arena News | Tagged Electric Light Tour, James Bay, James Bay Vancouver, UBC, UBC Concert, Vancouver | Leave a response

ANNOUNCEMENT: HOZIER

HOZIER is coming to the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 with special guest Freya Ridings for his Wasteland, Baby! Tour

Tickets go on sale Friday, March 15 at 10:00am at LiveNation.com
Prices range from $39.50 / $49.50 / $59.50 / $69.50 + fees

Respond ‘Interested’ on the to stay up to date on the latest concert information.

Multi-Platinum singer/songwriter Hozier released his sophomore album Wasteland, Baby!, which debuted at No. 1 on the album-chart and No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart. The 14-track LP is available globally and includes current singles “Movement” and “Almost (Sweet Music)” as well as “Dinner & Diatribes.” See full tracklisting below and click here for limited edition merchandise bundles and vinyl offerings. His self-titled debut released in 2014 earned a No. 2 on the album-chart and the Billboard Top 200 Chart.

Hozier says: “I am so thrilled with Wasteland, Baby! debuting as a Billboard No. 1. Thank you to my fans and listeners for their incredible support. This is handmade, homemade music, and I have to thank everyone who worked so hard to give it this opportunity and let it be heard. I’m so grateful and so thrilled.”

Today, he announced a new run of North American headline dates slated for this fall. The shows kick off on October 17 in Portland, OR and see Hozier traversing the West Coast, including a performance at Los Angeles’ famed Greek Theatre on October 25. These newly added dates precede Hozier’s five night residency at New York’s Hammerstein Ballroom in November. See full routing below.

Tickets to the just-announced headline dates go on sale Friday, 3/15 at 10am local time. Every ticket purchased online for the US shows will include a CD copy of Hozier’s new album Wasteland, Baby!. Fans will also have the option to upgrade their CD to a standard LP copy of the album for an additional charge. Visit http://hozier.com/ for tickets and more information.

Hozier began his Wasteland, Baby! Tour in Buffalo, NY last night. The first leg of North American dates includes sold-out shows in Nashville, TN, Austin, TX, Los Angeles, CA and more before concluding in Spokane, WA on April 14. Following select shows in Australia and New Zealand, Hozier will return to the US in May for additional tour dates and festival performances at Hangout Fest, Boston Calling, LaureLive Music Festival, and Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival.

FOLLOW HOZIER:

Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Posted in Arena News | Tagged Baby! Tour, Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre, Freya Ridings, Hozier, Hozier Concert, Vancouver Concert, Wasteland | Leave a response

Family Day Long Weekend Hours

The administrative offices will be closed from February 16-18, 2019 for Family Day Long Weekend.

The Pro Shop will be open:

February 16, 2019: 9:00AM – 11:00PM
February 17, 2019: 9:00AM – 9:00PM
February 18, 2019: 7:00AM – 4:00PM

For full list of all UBC Recreation facilities hours for the long weekend, click here.

Posted in Arena News | Leave a response

CTNSC18 Finalist for Canadian Event of the Year

OTTAWA, ON – The Canadian Tire National Skating Championships hosted at Thunderbird Arena from January 8 – 14, 2018 has been named a finalist for Canadian Event of the Year for the 13th Annual Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance (CSTA) PRESTIGE Awards. The PRESTIGE (Program Recognizing Exceptional Sport Tourism Initiatives, Games & Events) Awards, have honoured events, people, and organizations all over Canada.

CSTA Canadian Sport Event of the Year (GROUP A) Finalists:

106th Grey Cup and 2018 Grey Cup Festival (Edmonton, AB)
2018 Canadian Tire National Skating Championships (Vancouver, BC)
2018 Ford World Women’s Curling Championship (North Bay. ON)

For full list of finalists, click here.

https://twitter.com/SportHostingVan/status/1092484363676147712

Posted in Arena News | Leave a response

Inaugural CAN Pro-Am a Major Success!

VANCOUVER, BC – The inaugural 2019 CAN Pro-Am Hockey Tournament hosted by the Canucks Autism Network gave amateur players an exclusive opportunity to compete alongside NHL Alumni. The event was themed ‘The Best of BC’ featured former NHL players that either played for the Vancouver Canucks or were born in British Columbia including Cliff Ronning, Brendan Morrison, Chris Higgins, Kirk McLean, recently retired Daniel Sedin, and more! The tournament was hosted at both UBC’s Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre and Rogers Arena, and was a major success with each team raising over an average of $35,000 for BC families with autism. The weekend was an amazing experience for all!

Loving all the moments that our #CANProAm fundraisers & @NHLAlumni have been sharing since this weekend! With each teams having raised an average of over $35k for BC families w/autism across BC, each moment is so deserved! pic.twitter.com/Di92UDue5t

— Canucks Autism Network (@canucksautism) January 29, 2019

https://twitter.com/canucksautism/status/1089327708343984128

All smiles from these @NHLAlumni in support of CAN! Thank you Matt Pettinger, @CliffRonning7 & @jgorges26 for joining us on the ice today. #CANProAm pic.twitter.com/dn9xLhWHuD

— Canucks Autism Network (@canucksautism) January 26, 2019

https://twitter.com/canucksautism/status/1089330816591716352

A huge thanks to the staff and volunteers from @canucksautism Many of them have worked around the clock to put together an event that I will never forget. The Pro's have been so open with us, sharing stories from an era where I was a kid watching these athletes play the best game pic.twitter.com/0XwCaFuA2g

— Darren Butterworth (@darren_butter) January 27, 2019

Posted in Arena News | Leave a response

Sold Out Winter Classic Brings Raucous Crowd to T-Bird Arena

VANCOUVER, BC – The fifth annual UBC Winter Classic brought a sold out crowd to the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre on Friday, January 25. The atmosphere was like no other at the Point Grey Campus with students, alumni, and families filling the stands with ‘Blue & Gold’ cheering for the UBC Thunderbirds Men’s Hockey Team. The concourse had various activations including a mechanical bull, poster-making and much more. The back-and-forth between the Thunderbirds and Calgary left fans on the edge of their seats, as the game went to overtime. Though the home team eventually fell in extra time, the night was an unforgettable experience for fans and players-alike and is an event all UBC students should add to their university bucket list!