Photo copyright Mikdam/Dreamstime
Catch a fast-paced Vancouver Whitecaps soccer game at Empire Field this summer. Join in a rousing chant of “We’re blue, we’re white, we’re f***ing dynamite. Vancouver! Vancouver!” as the home team takes on the Columbus Crew (Jul. 6), the Real Salt Lake (Jul. 16) and David Beckham’s LA Galaxy (Jul. 30). On Jul. 18 enjoy the just-for-fun game against the UK’s Manchester City FC.—Jennifer Patterson
BC Lions photo by Caroline Toth
BASEBALL Take me out to the old ballgame: the Canadians wrap up their season at Scotiabank Field at Nat Bailey Stadium (Sep. 3 to 5).
HOCKEY Luongo, the Sedins and the rest of the Canucks return for pre-season games at Rogers Arena (Sep. 22, 25, 28).
SOCCER The Whitecaps men’s team plays two home games at Swangard Stadium (Sep. 5, 24).
FOOTBALL The Lions face their competitors outdoors, in their temporary home of Empire Field (pictured; Sep. 11, 18).—Sheri Radford
Vancouver has a variety of spectator sports during the summer. Photo copyright Ranplett/iStockPhoto.com
Sports fans, get ready to make some noise.
BASEBALL When do these guys sleep? The Vancouver Canadians play 16 home games at Scotiabank Field at Nat Bailey Stadium this month—plus 13 away games.
FOOTBALL The BC Lions take on the Calgary Stampeders (Aug. 7 and 27) at the Leos’ temporary home of Empire Field. The team’s permanent home, downtown’s BC Place, is closed for renovations while a swanky new retractable roof is installed.
SOCCER The Vancouver Whitecaps men’s team faces the Austin Aztex at Swangard Stadium (Aug. 29).—Sheri Radford
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