BC Lions Western Semi-Final at BC Place
What a time to be a sports fan in Vancouver! We have three teams in their respective league playoffs and next up the BC Lions are hoping to pack BC Place on Saturday for the Western Semi-Final against Calgary.
BC Lions Western Semi-Final at BC Place
- Purchase tickets and pack the dome, the upper bowl is open
- Kick-off is 2:30pm on November 1, 2025 at BC Place
The Backyard Brunch tailgate starts outside at 11:00am at Terry Fox Plaza. Come early for a brunch-themed bash featuring egg sandwiches, pancakes, chicken and waffles, and mimosas, plus $5 drinks. Catch the Eastern Semi-Final live on the big screen, enjoy alumni autograph signings, and bring the whole family for games, music, and more.
These teams will meet in the playoffs for the 18th time, with the first coming in 1964 when the Lions claimed a 2-1 best of three Western Final series. The Leos went on to win their first Grey Cup that season.
Of the six Lions Grey Cup championships, three involved playoff wins over Calgary to get to the big game: 1964 Western Final, 1994 Western Final and 2000 Western Final. The Lions won back-to-back Western Semi-Final meetings with Calgary in 2022 and 2023, both wins coming at home. The Stampeders return to the playoffs after their 18-season streak from 2005-23 came to an end last season. BC defeated Calagry in both regular season meetings in 2025, outscoring the Stamps 90-47 in the process. Nathan Rourke threw for 745 yards and six touchdown passes and added three rushing majors in the two wins.
Watch on TSN/RDS, stream on CFL+ (U.S. and International), and tune into 730 CKNW, Sher-E Punjab Radio AM 600, Lions Audio Network & Sirius XM Canada Talks 167.
Getting to BC Place from Vancouver Island
In partnership with BC Ferries and Wilson’s Transportation Ltd., the Lions have announced the return of their Island Express bus package. For $50, Island fans taking the 11:00am ferry from Victoria to Tsawwassen can purchase a bus ticket that provides transportation to the stadium and then back to Tsawwassen for the 9:00pm sailing. The return bus trip departs at 6:00pm.
Additional ways fans from Vancouver Island can get to Saturday’s Grey Cup Playoffs battle:
- Hullo Ferries – Downtown Nanaimo to Downtown Vancouver.
- BC Ferries – Additional departures from Nanaimo to Horseshoe bay and Victoria to Tsawwassen. Island Express only valid for 11:00am to Tsawwassen AND 9:00 pm return.
- Harbour Air – Daily flights from Nanaimo and Victoria.
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