If you鈥檙e a football fan looking for that perfect family activity to take in this summer, the BC Lions have just the ticket.
happens July 27 as part of the Lions鈥 CFL game against the arch-rival Saskatchewan Roughriders. Not only can the kids play on inflatables and get their photos taken with Spiderman, Iron Man and Skye and Chase from Paw Patrol, the action on the field will keep the bigger kids entertained as well.
鈥淲henever we get the Riders coming to town it creates a great football atmosphere within BC Place, as there鈥檚 so many transplanted Saskatchewan fans living here,鈥 says Terri Breker, the Lions鈥 Senior Director of Marketing, Communications and Digital. 鈥淲e are also thrilled to be able to deliver excellent value for families and fans of all ages so everyone can enjoy a day of Lions football at affordable prices.鈥
Here鈥檚 some other special Family Day game features:
- Giveaways at the gate 鈥 The first 3,000 kids 12-under receive a free BC Lions jersey lunch bag, great for storing snacks and showing your home team鈥檚 colours at school.
- Take your family to the Fair 鈥 The PNE is another great way to spend a day with the family, with everything from a huge midway to agricultural exhibits, concerts with big-name artists and more. Your BC Lions Family Day tickets give you even more value 鈥 they get you for free!
- Affordable kids鈥 tickets 鈥 Getting your children , thanks to the Lions鈥 partnership with London Drugs, who also sponsor the Kids鈥 Zone. There you鈥檒l find inflatables, face painting and other family-friendly activities.
- 4 p.m. kickoff makes for an earlier night 鈥 This game is the only afternoon start of the season at BC Place. That means you鈥檒l be able to get your little ones home early if they run out of steam from playing hard in the Kids鈥 Zone.
- Hit the Beach 鈥 If you鈥檙e looking for a different way to enjoy the game, the Lions offer a limited number of $25 tickets for , where you can enjoy adult fun.
- Follow up with fireworks 鈥 If you鈥檙e looking to extend the evening after the game, Team India presents the first instalment in the Celebration of Light musical fireworks display. 鈥淚t鈥檚 definitely a fun night to be downtown,鈥 Breker says.
Grown-ups in the crowd who enjoy games of chance and helping community groups will find ticket sellers around the Stadium . With many people purchasing tickets online this season, Breker says, the guaranteed minimum jackpot for Saturday is $100,000. The pot is split between the winner and Amateur Football development in B.C.
Find your game tickets online
make it easy to purchase your tickets ahead of game day. Simply visit bclions.com and .