Getting There · Princess Auto Stadium · Winnipeg
Getting to Princess Auto Stadium — Transit, Rideshare & Walking Routes
Getting to Princess Auto Stadium without the parking-lot headache is usually faster and cheaper than driving — especially on Winnipeg Blue Bombers game nights and major concerts, when the roads around University of Manitoba (Fort Garry), Winnipeg fill long before doors. Even at a mid-size venue holding 33,134, the streets around University of Manitoba (Fort Garry), Winnipeg tighten up fast during the pre-game window. This guide covers the transit lines that drop you closest to the stadium, the rideshare zones, walking routes from University of Manitoba (Fort Garry), and what to know about late-night service after the final whistle.
About Princess Auto Stadium
Home of the winnipeg blue bombers, formerly investors group field and ig field. the stadium has hosted events at this site since 2013. located at 315 Chancellor Matheson Road, Winnipeg, MB R3T 1Z3.
Transit Routes to Princess Auto Stadium
Winnipeg Transit runs game-day service to the University of Manitoba campus along the Pembina Highway corridor and Southwest Transitway. Plan to step off at the nearest stop 45-60 minutes before doors. Transit is also the quickest post-event exit from Princess Auto Stadium — you are moving while the parking lots around University of Manitoba (Fort Garry), Winnipeg are still emptying.
Rideshare Drop-Off at Princess Auto Stadium
Uber and Lyft both serve Princess Auto Stadium. On busy nights the apps route you to a designated drop-off zone near the stadium rather than the front gates, keeping traffic and pedestrians separated. Pricing surges hardest in the 10-20 minutes right after the final whistle or encore; if you can wait that window out — or walk a couple of blocks away from Princess Auto Stadium before requesting — you will usually pay less and wait less.
Walking to Princess Auto Stadium from University of Manitoba (Fort Garry)
Princess Auto Stadium is located at 315 Chancellor Matheson Road, Winnipeg, MB R3T 1Z3, in the University of Manitoba (Fort Garry) area of Winnipeg. While Princess Auto Stadium is not in the core downtown area, the University of Manitoba (Fort Garry) surroundings have sidewalks and pedestrian access from nearby parking areas, hotels, and transit stops. 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 final approach to Princess Auto Stadium is open-air, so dress for the weather — especially for evening events and late-season games when temperatures drop after sunset.
When to Arrive at Princess Auto Stadium
Princess Auto Stadium holds 33,134 for a typical event configuration. Arriving 45-60 minutes before doors is a comfortable window for most events. Sold-out nights for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers deserve an extra cushion — about 75 minutes total — since mid-size venue concourses can feel tight when everyone enters at once. Check Princess Auto Stadium's bag policy ahead of time; most stadiums now enforce clear-bag rules.
Late-Night Exit from Princess Auto Stadium
If you took transit to Princess Auto Stadium, 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 — (Winnipeg Transit runs game-day service to the University of Manitoba campus along the Pembina Highway corridor and Southwest Transitway) — and screenshot it. Evening events at Princess Auto Stadium 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.