Getting There · Rogers Arena · Vancouver
Getting to Rogers Arena — Transit, Rideshare & Walking Routes
Getting to Rogers Arena without the parking-lot headache is usually faster and cheaper than driving — especially on Vancouver Canucks game nights and major concerts, when the roads around Downtown Eastside / False Creek (near Chinatown), Vancouver fill long before doors. Even at a compact venue holding 18,910, the streets around Downtown Eastside / False Creek (near Chinatown), Vancouver tighten up fast during the pre-game window. This guide covers the transit lines that drop you closest to the arena, the rideshare zones, walking routes from Downtown Eastside / False Creek (near Chinatown), and what to know about late-night service after the final whistle.
About Rogers Arena
Home of the vancouver canucks, formerly general motors place. the arena has hosted events at this site since 1995. located at 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver, BC V6B 6G1.
Transit Routes to Rogers Arena
The SkyTrain Stadium-Chinatown station on the Expo and Millennium lines is steps from the arena. The Downtown Eastside / False Creek (near Chinatown), Vancouver location means multiple transit connections are available within a short walk, giving you backup options if one line is delayed. Plan to step off at the nearest stop 30-45 minutes before doors. Transit is also the quickest post-event exit from Rogers Arena — you are moving while the parking lots around Downtown Eastside / False Creek (near Chinatown), Vancouver are still emptying.
Rideshare Drop-Off at Rogers Arena
Uber and Lyft both serve Rogers Arena. On busy nights the apps route you to a designated drop-off zone near the arena rather than the front gates, keeping traffic and pedestrians separated. Surge pricing is usually shorter-lived at smaller venues. Still, walking a block or two from Rogers Arena before requesting your ride home keeps the wait time down.
Walking to Rogers Arena from Downtown Eastside / False Creek (near Chinatown)
Rogers Arena is located at 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver, BC V6B 6G1, in the Downtown Eastside / False Creek (near Chinatown) area of Vancouver. The central location makes Rogers Arena walkable from many Vancouver hotels, restaurants, and transit hubs. Fans staying in the Downtown Eastside / False Creek (near Chinatown) area can often walk to the arena in under 15 minutes, which is frequently faster than driving and parking on event nights. Walking in from a few blocks away also sidesteps the worst of the event-night traffic and is often the single fastest way to leave once the show ends. The walk to Rogers Arena is mostly outdoors before you reach the arena entrance, so check the forecast for evening events.
When to Arrive at Rogers Arena
Rogers Arena holds 18,910 for a typical event configuration. A compact venue like Rogers Arena means shorter entry lines, but you should still plan to arrive 30-45 minutes before doors on event nights. When the Vancouver Canucks have a sold-out crowd, add another 15-20 minutes to your buffer. The smaller footprint means you can get from the gate to your seat quickly once you are inside.
Late-Night Exit from Rogers Arena
If you took transit to Rogers Arena, your post-event exit plan hinges on the last departure from the nearest stop. Before the event, look up the schedule for the specific line referenced in the transit section above — (The SkyTrain Stadium-Chinatown station on the Expo and Millennium lines is steps from the arena) — and screenshot it. Evening events at Rogers Arena typically let out between 10:00 and 11:00 PM, though encores and overtime can push later. Having the schedule saved means you can decide during the event whether to catch the last train or switch to a rideshare backup.