2024 Grey Cup Festival Fan Guide

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TERRITORIAL WELCOME FROM CO-HOST NATIONS

xʷməθkʷəyəm (Musqueam Indian Band) is thrilled to welcome football fans to our territory for the 2024 Grey Cup Festival! In the spirit of sport and collaboration, we raise our hands in gratitude to everyone who worked hard to make the Grey Cup’s West Coast return so memorable. A special thank you to the CFL, BC Lions, and Grey Cup Festival for their dedication to reconciliation and working respectfully with Musqueam.

Chief Wayne Sparrow Musqueam Indian Band

We are delighted that the City of Vancouver is hosting the 2024 Grey Cup on the shared, traditional, unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəyəm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwxwú7mesh (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). We can achieve steps towards reconciliation through sport when our Indigenous cultures are celebrated and when efforts are made to remove barriers to participation, especially for our youth. Our hands are raised to everyone involved in the Grey Cup Festival and to all the fans!

Chief Jen Thomas səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation)

Sḵwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) alongside the xʷməθkʷəyəm (Musqueam Indian Band) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) would like to extend a warm welcome to our shared traditional territories. Our deep connection to this land goes back thousands of years, and we hope you love K’emk’emeláy (Vancouver) as much as we do.

At Sḵwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw, we consider sport to be a form of medicine. We believe through the power of sport, we can unite everyone, and this Grey Cup represents an opportunity for us all to become family.

This Grey Cup is also more than a football game. By including local First Nations in Grey Cup in a meaningful way, it also provides an opportunity for the rest of Canada to see Vancouver as a national leader, and true city of Reconciliation.

We hold our hands up to everyone involved in organizing this year’s Grey Cup Festival in Vancouver, to those of you who have traveled near and far to attend, and to the two teams who have made it to the Championship game!

Chen kw’enmantúmi (thank you)

A MESSAGE OF WELCOME

As Premier of British Columbia and Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport, it is our pleasure to welcome you to the 2024 Grey Cup and Grey Cup Festival in Vancouver, held on the territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.

The Grey Cup is Canada’s largest annual sporting event, and we are thrilled to see football fans throughout B.C. and Canada gathering to share in the excitement and pride of the return of the Grey Cup to B.C. for the first time since 2014.

The 111th Grey Cup represents more than a game. It’s a celebration of Canadian football, athleticism and sportsmanship that unites communities from coast to coast to coast. Here in B.C., we are particularly excited to showcase our province’s warm hospitality, commitment to reconciliation, world-class tourism, and vibrant culture.

The 2024 Grey Cup Festival is expected to be the CFL’s most memorable festival, with an estimated 500,000 attendees. Exciting activities like ziplines, parties, cultural dis-

plays, immersive football experiences, and a diverse lineup of entertainment promise to create unforgettable family-friendly experiences and a sense of community for everyone.

Our government is proud to support the 2024 Grey Cup and Grey Cup Festival alongside local sponsors, celebrating the positive impact of sport, legacies of hosting major events, and benefits to local economies throughout the province.

Whether you’re here to cheer for your team at BC Place or enjoy the festivities, we encourage you to explore everything B.C. has to offer.

We wish you a fantastic experience at the 111th Grey Cup and Grey Cup Festival.

LETTER FROM THE CITY OF VANCOUVER

A MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR

On behalf of the City of Vancouver, it’s my pleasure to welcome all participants, teams, officials, and fans to the Grey Cup Festival!

Vancouver is thrilled to host this iconic Canadian event, where our country’s top football teams compete for the Grey Cup. This festival brings together people from across Canada to celebrate not only the game, but also the spirit of community and national pride.

As you enjoy the festival, I encourage you to experience everything Vancouver has to offer—from our world-class hospitality and vibrant culture to our breathtaking natural

beauty. Hosting the Grey Cup highlights our city’s passion for sports and commitment to making this a memorable event for everyone involved.

To the athletes and fans, I wish you an exciting and unforgettable experience as we come together to celebrate the very best of Canadian football.

Welcome to Vancouver and enjoy the Grey Cup Festival!

Sincerely,

Partnering to make a difference.

At TELUS, we’re committed to building stronger communities. Through our partnership with the Canadian Football League, we’ve donated more than $200,000 to support grassroots charities across the country. This Grey Cup Festival, come visit us at the TELUS Kick for Good Courtyard where you can test out your kicking skills while giving back to communities.

Together, let’s make the future friendly.

MESSAGE FROM AMAR DOMAN & DUANE VIENNEAU

Chairs, 2024 Grey Cup Festival Steering Committee

Welcome to the 111th Grey Cup and 2024 Grey Cup Festival!

On behalf of the 2024 Grey Cup Festival Steering Committee, we are thrilled to welcome you to Vancouver for what promises to be an unforgettable week of celebration, culminating in the 111th Grey Cup game. We extend our deepest thanks to our co-hosts, government and corporate partners, and all the fans whose support has made this monumental event possible.

This year’s Grey Cup Festival is set to be something truly special. For the first time in a decade, the Grey Cup returns to Vancouver, coinciding with the BC Lions’ historic 70th season. We’re incredibly proud to bring the game back to this city and showcase our vibrant football community to the entire country. This moment marks the fulfillment of a vision we set out to achieve when we bid on the 2024 Grey Cup Festival—hosting the largest and most exciting Grey Cup in its 111-year history. And we believe we’ve delivered on that promise.

With over 500,000 attendees expected and more than $100 million in economic impact for the region, this year’s festival will not only engage local and provincial fans but will also unite the country. From coast to coast, fans will be watching as we celebrate the sport that brings us all together.

The Grey Cup is about community and connection—values that underpin the ethos of the CFL and the BC Lions Football Club. The passion for the Lions has been on an upward trajectory over the last two years, and this festival will elevate that energy to a whole new level.

All ROARS Lead To This!

2024 Grey Cup Festival Steering Committee Chair & BC Lions Owner

Duane Vienneau

2024 Grey Cup Festival Steering Committee Co-Chair & BC Lions President

Battling nervous system disorder, myasthenia gravis. Started travelling with Hope Air in 2022. 5 years old from Kelowna, BC Hope Air provides travel arrangements for patients who must travel far from home for vital medical care.

GREY CUP SHOP

Gear up to celebrate the 111th Grey Cup & 2024 Grey Cup Festival in style with limited edition apparel and merchandise.

LOCATIONS & HOURS

NOVEMBER 13-16

Save-On-Foods Street Festival

Foyer / VCC West

WestJet Ultimate CFL

Experience /VCC East

November 13 | 16:00 – 18:00

November 14-16 | 11:00 – 21:00

NOVEMBER 17

Terry Fox Plaza

November 17 | 10:00 – 15:00

BC Place

November 17 | 13:00 – Game end

Level 2: 205, 222, 233, 249

Level 4: 420, 435

American Express

Beedie

Bluesky Properties

CIBC Investment Banking

Dilawri Group

Doman Building Materials Group Ltd

Futura Properties Ltd.

Hub International

KPMG

LFG Growth Partners

Lignum

P.M. Bull & Company Ltd

Sandpiper Group

Seaspan

Tree Island Steel

Waterstone Partners Inc

FRIENDS OF THE GREY CUP

Alpine Building Maintenance

BC Lions Football Club

BC Place Stadium

BC Roadbuilders and Construction

BDO Canada LLP

Bradford White Canada

Calgary Stampeders Football Club

Canadian Football League

Canadian Football League PA

Castle Building Centres Group

Century 21 Masters

Cooper Equipment Rentals

Destination Vancouver

Dueck Auto Group

Edmonton Elks Football Club

Equipco

Greater Vancouver Board of Trade

Hamilton Tiger-Cats Football Club

Hudson Pacific Properties

ICBA

Lilydale

McLaren Grills

Montreal Alouettes

Neptune Terminals

Ottawa Redblacks Football Club

PKM Canada Marine Terminal

R3 Consulting Ltd

REHAU

Rio Mare

Saskatchewan Roughriders Football Club

Scotiabank

Snap-On Tools of Canada Co

Stags Head Liquor Store

Toronto Argonauts

Winnipeg Blue Bombers Football Club

Wonderbrands

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FULL EVENT SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY

16:00 – 18:00

16:00 – 20:00

Canada Place Way

PRESENTED BY PCI DEVELOPMENTS Featuring Felix Cartal Canada Place Way

PRESENTED BY DESTINATION VANCOUVER DRONE SHOW

Visible from Coal Harbour seawall

* Don’t miss the Grey Cup Festival Drone Show presented by Destination Vancouver at 20:30. Visible from the waterfront between the Westin Bayshore Hotel and the Vancouver Convention Centre West.

THURSDAY

MARCH Canada Place Way to Terry Fox Plaza

FESTIVAL MAP COAL HARBOUR

SEAWALL PATHWAY

TEAM PARTY HQ

Widely acknowledged as one of the most iconic (and legendary) traditions of the Grey Cup Festival, the Coors Light Team Party Headquarters will transform the Vancouver Convention Centre West into a vibrant hub of live music, dancing, and team spirit for three nights leading up to The Big Game.

For the first time ever, the Coors Light Team Party HQ will offer fans unprecedented access to all eight distinct CFL team party rooms with just one ticket!

* Spirit of Edmonton Breakfast tickets sold separately at spiritofedmonton.com † Exclusively open Saturday, Nov. 16 from 16:00–01:00

COORS LIGHT

TEAM PARTY HQ HOURS**

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 14

16:00 – 01:00

16:00 / Lions Den, Stamps House, Spirit of Edmonton, Riderville, Touchdown Manitoba, Atlantic Schooners

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 15

12:00 – 01:00

12:00 / Stamps House, Riderville, Touchdown Manitoba, Eastern Social Hall, Atlantic Schooners

14:00 / Lions Den 16:00 / Spirit of Edmonton

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 16

12:00 – 01:00

12:00 / Lions Den, Stamps House, Riderville, Touchdown Manitoba, Eastern Social Hall, Atlantic Schooners

16:00 / Spirit of Edmonton, Montreal House

**Subject to change.

PAYWORKS

ENTERTAINMENT STAGE

Non-stop free entertainment from Wednesday to Saturday, featuring theme days Global Sounds, Best of BC, and Wild West Coast. Visit page 27 for full schedule.

STREET FESTIVAL HOURS

WEDNESDAY 16:00 – 20:00 THURSDAY 11:00 – 21:00

11:00 – 21:00

11:00 - 21:00

PROSPERA OUTDOOR MINI FIELD

Hosted by BC Minor Football give football a try with unstructured skills and drills with surprise appearances by CFL players and alumni.

LIUNA LOCAL 1611 TOUR OF BC

Take an exciting zip through downtown Vancouver! Register in person at the Vancouver Convention Centre East. Spots are limited.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Back from a summer road trip across the province, visit the activation truck for tailgate games, contests, and football fun.

CAN’T MISS LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

Vancouver Christmas Market ($25 Grey Cup Pass) FlyOver Canada

FREE LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE

Pinebarren

Post Modern Collective

Black Pontiac 14:45 Ayla Tesler-Mabé 15:55 Jordan Klassen 17:05 Bitterly Divine 18:15 Garret T. Willie

14 11:15 Opener / TBD 12:25 Missy D 13:35 Ahsia 14:45 Sadé Awele 15:55 John Welsh & Los Valientes 17:05 En Karma 18:15 Chani Nattan & Inderpal Moga

Orchard

VANCOUVER CONVENTION CENTRE EAST

Immersive Football Zone

Helmet & BC Sports Hall of Fame Display

TELUS Mini Zipline

TELUS Kick For Good

Grey Cup History Wall Presented by The Province

Indigenous Marketplace Presented by Destination Indigenous

Fortis BC Inflatable Obstacle Course

Prospera Indoor Mini Field

Old Dutch Climbing Wall

YVR Hope Air Activation

Kids Zone Arts & Crafts

Sensory Room

Live Broadcast Desk

Discover Indigenous artwork, featuring 17 unique vendors, artists, and organizations.

World Vision Global Pavilion

Explore vendors and exhibitors with diverse cultures, unique crafts, and global flavors.

TGS ESports

Experience

Experience ESports games for all ages with daily open tournaments throughout the Grey Cup Festival!

PLUS OTHER BC EXHIBITORS

Province of BC | JUNOS / Let’s Hear It | Invictus Games | Work BC | Destination BC | Vancouver Bandits | Leather Treaty

VCC EAST HOURS

WEDNESDAY 16:00 – 18:00

THURSDAY 11:00 – 21:00

FRIDAY 11:00 – 21:00

November 16 | 12:00 – 14:00 Prospera Indoor Mini Field

SATURDAY 11:00 - 21:00

PHOTO DESK
HOPE AIR HALL OF FAME DISPLAY
GREY CUP SHOP

CLIMBING WALL

SENSORY AREA

INFLATABLE OBSTACLE COURSE

MINI ZIPLINE
WHEELCHAIR CURLING
KIDS AREA

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 17

10:00–14:00 ft. TEBEY

West / Ballroom ABCD Vancouver Convention Centre

TICKETED 10:00–15:00 ft. DEVON COLE

Kickoff your gameday with platinum-selling country artist Teybey and country pop trio The Heels at the Chevrolet Indoor Tailgate, featuring chart-topping hits, viral covers, plus great food and drinks!

BC Place / Terry Fox Plaza FREE

Join the PlayNow Sports Backyard Street Party five hours before Grey Cup kickoff at BC Place Stadium for partner activations and the ultimate pregame atmosphere with live performances by DJ duo VAVO and Calgary pop sensation Devon Cole.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 17

BC Place / 777 Pacific Blvd

TICKETED

Check out a dreamy classic car collection, fuel up on tailgate-style food and drink for purchase, and rev-up your championship energy with a live performance from Canadian rock icon, Bif Naked.

Canada Place Way to Terry Fox Plaza

Join the United Traffic Fan March from Canada Place Way to Terry Fox Plaza led by Canadian WWE star Chelsea Green and the Grey Cup trophy, free for all fans!

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 17 15:00 KICKOFF

The 111th Grey Cup is turning up the excitement with a star-studded musical lineup! Global superstars, the Jonas Brothers, will light up the Twisted Tea Grey Cup Halftime Show with their high-energy hits, while country star Owen Riegling and social media sensation Sofia Camara prepare the crowd for an unforgettable game.

PACIFIC BLVD.

ST.CAMBIE
ST.BEATTY
BLVD.EXPO
CAMBIE ST. BRIDGE

111TH GREY CUP KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

credit-card CASH-FREE VENUE

BC Place is a cash-free venue. A cash-to-card system will be available to accommodate guests who may only have cash and no digital forms of payment. For cash-to-card conversions, please visit the Cash to Card kiosk on the concourse at Sec 235.

bag-shopping BAG POLICY

For ease of entry, we recommend you don’t bring a bag to the stadium. If you do bring a bag, make sure it’s made of clear plastic and smaller than 12”x12”x6”. Exceptions will be made for diaper bags and medically necessary items that do not fit into a clear bag. You can bring one small opaque bag, but it can’t be larger than 6.5”x 8.5”. All bags will be inspected prior to entry.

cart-flatbed-suitcase BAG CHECK & BIKE VALET

Fans can check bags that do not meet the bag guidelines at Gate C or at Gate H on a first come, first serve basis. Bicycles can be stored at the Bike Valet at Gate C. Bag check is a $10 charge as per stadium policy.

headphones-simple AUTISM AWARE SENSORY KITS

KultureCity sensory kits can be picked up from guest services at Sec 234 and 446. There is also a sensory room at Sec 251.

* Subject to change.

bolt PHONE CHARGING STATIONS

Phone charging stations are available in Sec 202, 209, 222, 233, and 245.

ban PROHIBITED ITEMS

Prohibited Items include any items, either legal or illegal in nature, where possession is restricted from entry into BC Place by Federal, Provincial, or Municipal Law, Regulation, or BC Place Policy.

Guests entering the venue will either be required to surrender any prohibited items to BC Place for disposal, check the item at the bag check (subject to availability), or store the item off the property.

compass TRANSPORT ROAD CLOSURES IN EFFECT

SHOE-PRINTS 777 Pacific Blvd

TRAIN Stadium/Chinatown Station on the Expo Line | Yaletown/ Roundhouse Station on the Canada Line

BUS #15 or #17 buses

PARKING Paid street parking is available (Pay By Phone app)

TAXI Rideshare apps will prompt nearest pick-up/drop-off zones

BICYCLE Bike Valet at Gate C

See greycupfestival.ca/az-gameday for the most up to date information.

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