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Canad Inns Stadium is a first-class multi-purpose outdoor sports/entertainment venue. It is home of the Canadian Football League’s (CFL) Winnipeg Blue Bombers and has the versatility to host a wide variety of events. Past Events Include Concerts: The Rolling Stones, U2, Paul McCartney, The Tragically Hip, David Bowie, Pink Floyd High-Profile Sporting Events: 1999 Pan Am Games, Grey Cup Championship in 1991, 1998, 2006, Snow Jam, Monster truck shows/motocross As well as: circuses, family shows, conventions, amateur sports, trade shows Quickfacts Seating Capacity Football/Sporting Events — 29,550 Half Stadium Show — Stage facing east (no on-field) — 7,000 Half Stadium Festival Concert — 21,997 Full Stadium Concert — 45,000 to 50,000 Stadium Seating Breakdown East Lower - 9,134 East Upper - 4,856 North End - 5,022 Press Boxes - 150 West Lower - 5,977 West Upper - 4,302 Suites - 40 Floor - 15,000 to 20,450 (depending on seat kills) Total - 44,550 to 50,000 Parking The stadium parking lot has over 1,200 parking stalls, which offers an abundance of space for event staging vehicles. Load in and out is very simple with a number of drive-in gates. Size Total property area is: 1,104,633 square feet Stadium structure has a total area of over 250,000 square feet. Stadium Audio State-of-the-art Electro-Voice Audio system installed in 2006 Stadium Video Sony Jumbotron with advanced Sony cameras purchased in 2006 as well as a Synergy 1 Digital Production Switcher 2 dot matrix reader boards on the east and west sides of the upper deck Amenities Concessions, Restrooms, ATMs, Non-Alcohol seating, KidZone Accessible Seating Wheelchair seating is available in sections S & Y as well as field level. Directions Located just North of the Polo Park Shopping Centre. Public Transportation Winnipeg Transit offers free transportation to and from the Stadium to patrons with a Blue Bomber game ticket on gamedays (selected routes only). All major transit routes stop at Polo Park Shopping Centre, which is directly south of the stadium. Stadium Entrance Policy To ensure the safety of our guests, you may be subject to a search of your personal effects. All persons can refuse to have their bags and person searched if they choose not to enter the stadium. The stadium is a no smoking venue, and no outside food or drink is allowed. Guest Relations Booths & Services Our guest services representatives are professionally trained to provide assistance with an understanding of how to accommodate your needs. Our guest services booths are located centrally on the main concourse on both the East and West sides of the Stadium. Lost and Found All items placed in the lost and found are brought to the North End Security office. Items are tagged with location and date found. Any items not retrieved within thirty days of being lost will be forwarded to charity. Event Services The Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Canad Inns Stadium utilize a group of eager and proactive individuals to make up our event staff known as the Big Blue Flight Crew. This hardworking team is integral in providing a smooth game day experience for the fans. This group is made up of over 200 members and fills vital roles on event days as: Ushers, Ticket Scanners, Parking Attendants, Promotional Crew, lounge hosts, etc. and are easily recognizable throughout the stadium. The Flight Crew is instructed to exceed our guest’s expectations. This is done by providing courteous, knowledgeable, professional, and outstanding service at all times. In the business of professional sports and entertainment a team of confident, well-informed individuals is crucial to the ongoing success of the Club.
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