Empire Field - Transit & Parking Information
Empire Field
Location: Hastings Street at Highway #1, Vancouver, BC - click here to locate it on a map
This season, TransLink has significantly boosted service to and from Empire Field on Lions game days, including great connections via Hastings Street along with service from the North Shore and the Expo and Millennium SkyTrain Lines.
Due to an unprecedented demand for transit service to Empire Field on Lions game days, TransLink is excited to offer ‘Football Special’ shuttle buses departing from 29th Avenue Station (Expo Line) and Renfrew Station (Millennium Line) every 12 minutes beginning approximately three hours before kickoff. In an effort to ease congestion along the ‘Football Special’ route, TransLink will increase bus service during peak times to ensure fans arrive to and depart from Empire Field as efficiently as possible.
Without a doubt, TransLink’s ‘Football Special’ shuttle service is the easiest and most efficient way for fans travelling by SkyTrain to arrive safely to Lions games at Empire Field.
With just a 15-minute approximate travel time, the 60-foot articulated buses safely deliver fans to the game, dropping off at the Hastings Street/Windermere Street stop located directly across the street from the south entrance to Empire Field. Following the game, ‘Football Special’ shuttles will safely return fans to 29th Avenue Station and Renfrew Station departing from Hastings Street near the south gate.
For fans not taking SkyTrain to Lions games at Empire Field, regularly scheduled bus service including the #28 Joyce Station/Phibbs Exchange and the #135 SFU/Burrard Station routes also offer convenient service to the Hastings Street/Windermere Street stop located directly across the street from Empire Field.
For your convenience, Lions fans boarding the SkyTrain at King George Station are encouraged to purchase return tickets from TransLink representatives located there on game day. Customers still wishing to pay cash should remember to have the exact coin fare ready when boarding the bus following the game – $ 2.50 for adults, $1.75 for seniors, children and students with a valid GoCard.
TransLink is also pleased to provide the Jack Bell Ride-Share service for fans looking to carpool to Lions home games.
Lions fans taking transit home during the PNE are encouraged to board the 'PNE Special' bus at the Pacific Coliseum, which will depart every 15 minutes and service all local stops before concluding at 29th Avenue Station on SkyTrain's Expo Line.
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Taking the SkyTrain via Expo and Millennium lines:
- Board the SkyTrain on either the Expo Line or Millennium Line
- Exit the SkyTrain at 29th Avenue Station (Expo Line) or Renfrew Station (Millennium Line) and transfer to the “Football Special” bus.
Beginning approximately three hours before kickoff, Coast Mountain Bus Company will operate “Football Special” shuttles: 60-foot articulated buses running from 29th Avenue Station directly to Renfrew Station and then on to Empire Fields. These shuttles will also run from Empire Fields to those same SkyTrain stations after the game.
Approximate travel time from Renfrew Station: 10 minutes
Return home: Board the "Football Special" bus at the Hastings Street/Windermere Street stop located directly across the street from Empire Field.
Coming from the North Shore:
- Board SeaBus at Lonsdale Quay.
- Exit SeaBus at Waterfront and walk up Granville Street to Hastings Street.
- Board eastbound #135 SFU bus at Hastings Street/Granville Street stop.
- Exit bus at Hastings Street/Windermere Street stop, conveniently located directly across the street from Empire Field.
Approximate travel time from Lonsdale Quay: 35 minutes
Return home: Board the #135 Burrard Station bus at the Hastings Street/Windermere Street stop.
OR, TRAVEL BY BUS:
- Board #28 Joyce Station bus at Phibbs Exchange, bay 1.
- Exit bus at Hastings Street/Cassiar Street stop (in front of McDonald's Restaurant), conveniently located just 1.5 blocks from the entrance to Empire Field.
Approximate travel time from Phibbs Exchange: 10 minutes
Return home: Board #28 Phibbs Exchange bus at Hastings Street/Skeena Street stop.
Coming from Downtown Vancouver:
- Board eastbound #135 SFU bus on Burrard Street (opposite SkyTrain station).
- Exit bus at Hastings Street/Windermere Street stop, conveniently located directly across the street from Empire Field.
Approximate travel time: 20 minutes
Return home: Board #135 Burrard Station bus at Hastings Street/Windermere Street stop
Coming from Burnaby:
- Board westbound #135 Burrard Station bus along Hastings Street.
- Exit bus at Hastings Street/Windermere Street stop, conveniently located directly across the street from Empire Field.
Approximate travel time: less than 30 minutes
Return home: Board #135 SFU bus at Hastings Street/Windermere Street stop
For detailed route information, please refer to the TransLink trip planner below:
Empire Field is located within a 10-minute walk of more than 1,300 parking spots designated for use during Lions games.
The stadium can be conveniently accessed by car from the north, south, east and west directions.
While parking for BC Lions home games can be purchased on a season or per-game basis (see parking information below), Lions ticketholders are encouraged to 'go green' and utilize public transportation wherever possible.
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2010 season parking rates:
This season, the PNE is offering Lions Season Ticket Holders the opportunity to reserve season parking at one of three convenient parking lots located close to Empire Field. Spots are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Lot 9, Lot 16 and Playland Amphitheatre parking: $270.00 for the season (9 games; excludes Friday, August 27th game during the PNE) - cost is $30.00 per game.
Lot 8: $225.00 for the season (9 games; excludes Friday, August 27th game during PNE) - cost is $25.00 per game.
Lions fans who purchase season parking will receive a season parking pass.
For information about disabled parking, please call 604.589.ROAR.
To purchase a parking pass for the 2010 season, please call 604.589.ROAR (7627)
From the Fraser Valley:
Follow Highway #1 west. Take exit 26 for Hastings Street. Turn left on E Hastings Street. Empire Field will be on the immediate right.
From Horseshoe Bay / West Vancouver:
Follow Highway #1 east. Take exit 25-26 for BC-7A/Bridgeway Street. Make a slight left at Cassiar Street followed by a slight right to stay on Cassiar Street. Take the first right onto E Hastings Street. Empire Field will be on the immediate right.
From Tsawwassen:
Follow Highway #99 north. Take exit 37 to merge onto Highway #91 south/BC-91 south. Take the exit onto Knight Street toward Vancouver. Continue onto Clark Drive. Turn right at Broadway. Turn left Nanaimo Street. Turn right at E Hastings Street. Empire Field will be on the left.
From Peace Arch Border Crossing:
Follow Highway #99 north. Take exit 16 to merge onto Highway 91 north/BC-91 north toward New Westminster. Take the exit onto Knight Street toward Vancouver. Continue onto Clark Drive. Turn right at Broadway. Turn left Nanaimo Street. Turn right at E Hastings Street. Empire Field will be on the left.
Looking for a ride to a Lions game? Have an opportunity to save money and the environment by using the PickupPal service!
Connect with other Lions fans in your area to organize a carpool to home games at Empire Field - using a safe, eco-friendly and convenient option!
PickupPal provides a social network rideshare service to match drivers and passengers anytime, anywhere based on their profile preferences and route. Launched in January 2008, PickupPal has members in more than 50 countries who use PickupPal to share the costs of driving, reduce traffic congestion, and reduce their ecological footprint.
Visit the BC Lions PickupPal page to arrange your ride to a Lions home game at Empire Field!
Looking for an inexpensive, quick and fun way to get to Lions home games at Empire Field? Check out the Lions shuttle services below:
Kick off your game day at Ceili's Irish Pub & Restaurant in downtown Vancouver! For just $20.00, receive a burger, beer and return charter bus transportation between Ceili's and Empire Field! The one-of-a-kind Ceili's shuttle departs for Empire Field one hour pirior to kickoff, with return service to the pub 20 minutes after the game ends. Seats for this exciting offer are very limited, so book in advance to reserve your seat. For reservations or more information on bookings, email Lesley Bidlake at lesley@ceilis.com.
Do you plan to hang out in the Robson Street neighbourhood prior to the game? Stop by the Atlantic Trap & Gill (118 Robson Street) to enjoy some authentic east coast cuisine or their $10.00 burger-and-a-beer CFL special. For just $17.00 (tickets must be purchased in advance), start your game night at 3:00 pm at the Atlantic Trap & Gill followed by shuttle service to and from the game!
If you're going to be near Beatty Street on game day, you can still have your favourite pre-game dinner at Players Chophouse! Join them every Lions game day and catch the Players shuttle to and from Empire Field for just $15.00 (plus tax)! Be sure to call ahead to reserve your seat.
Biking is the fastest growing mode of transportation in Vancouver - with more than 400 lane km in the city, biking is an easy and convenient way to get to BC Lions games.
For cycling maps and tips, visit the Bike Vancouver website here at or follow them on Facebook.
A free bike valet service is available for all BC Lions games - it is located near the North Gate of Empire Field, inside Lot #9. 
Taking a taxi to and from Lions games at Empire Field?
The best place to hail a taxicab is across from the South Gate on Windermere, off of Hastings.
