The NBA is returning to Vancouver for the seventh time since 2014.
The NBA is returning to Vancouver again.
While the city isn’t getting a team anytime soon, Rogers Arena is getting a (preseason) game, with Canada’s only team taking on the LA Clippers.
For what it’s worth, dinosaurs could totally take on a 19th-century sailing ship. Have you seen Jurassic Park 2?
This will be the seventh NBA Canada Series game played at Rogers Arena since 2014.
In addition to the game, there will be some special merch, with a hiking raptor T-shirt available at Rogers Arena. For fans not at the game, there will also be a giveaway somewhere along the seawall in Stanley Park, with limited edition hats and snacks.
Those who aren’t able to watch the game in person can still, like with the games in Toronto, watch it on TSN.
For those going, a reminder the game starts early, at 3:30 p.m.
Tickets
Tickets have essentially sold out for the game, but there are quite a few on the resale market, for a price. That price starts at $230, and rises quickly.
There are a few courtside tickets, but the costs are significant (that’s an understatement). Front row resale tickets are going for more than $3,100 per ticket, while unsold second row tickets are $944. Across the court, near the benches, tickets are nearly $2,200.
Travel
As of the time of publication, TransLink does not have any notable alerts for the SeaBus or SkyTrain.
Hullo has a sailing set for after the game, leaving at 7:30 p.m. from the Vancouver Harbour, but it’s sold out.
Restrictions
A few things aren’t allowed in Rogers Arena for the show. Notably, some bags won’t be permitted. All bags need to be under 35 centimetres by 35 cm by 15 cm. For reference, 35 cm is about 14 inches.
Rogers Arena is also a smoke-free zone, as far as cigarettes and cannabis are concerned. The band may have smoke machines.
Other common-sense items, like skateboards, selfie sticks and outside food and drinks, should be left at home.
Signs are allowed per Rogers Arena’s own rules, with some restrictions.
Cashless venue
Rogers Arena is a cashless venue.
“As a cashless venue, we accept all major digital forms of payment including Debit Cards, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Google Pay and Apple Pay,” reads the venue’s website.
Fan service
Rogers Arena has a fan service number to text if there are any issues during the show: 604-765-3267 (FANS).
Concert-goers can text their issue and their location (their section, row and seat number) to get help.
NBA Canada Series – Toronto Raptors v LA Clippers
When: Saturday, Oct. 10. Game starts at 3:30 p.m.
Where: Rogers Arena, 800 Griffiths Way
Cost: The cheapest resale tickets are currently around $230 before fees. Buy via Ticketmaster.
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