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Another exciting BC Lions home game is on tap and there’s no better way to get game night started than with the BC Lions Tailgate Party presented by Nissan starting at 5:00 pm on Terry Fox Plaza. The pre-game bash which includes a beer garden and menu stocked with barbeque favourites is the place to be for Lions supporters.
Game Day: Thursday, August 20
Pregame (5:00 pm): BC Lions Tailgate Party presented by Nissan (Terry Fox Plaza)
Kickoff: 7:00 pm (Gates 6:00 pm)
Halftime: Japanese Taiko drummers
Roof: Open* Forecast: Sunny, 21°C
Play by Play: TSN 1040 (pregame show starts at 5:00 pm)
Tickets: Box office located at Gate A (Terry Fox Plaza) will open at 9:00 am on game day
Another exciting BC Lions home game is on tap and there’s no better way to get game night started than with the BC Lions Tailgate Party presented by Nissan starting at 5:00 pm on Terry Fox Plaza. The pre-game bash which includes a beer garden and menu stocked with barbeque favourites is the place to be for Lions supporters.
Live music on Thursday will come courtesy of The Score and a performance by the Felions is also on-deck for the Tailgate Party along with lots of great family activities while early-bird food and beverage pricing is in effect inside BC Place from 6:00 to 6:30 pm.
Thursday’s pregame and halftime panel hosted by Christie Buono will tap into the football expertise of former LeosBrent Johnson and Tom Europe as well as GM Wally Buono.
For Lions fans looking for a bit of a different game-day vibe, the new Club Orange features unique food and beverage options, a live DJ and plenty of club atmosphere for $40 plus applicable fees and taxes.
The Lions are also pleased to welcome several Japanese Taiko drumming groups from around Vancouver who will perform during halftime and at the Nissan Tailgate Party. Tetsu Taiko, Vancouver Okinawa Taiko, Chibi Taiko and Roku Shichi Taiko will bring their own unique and energetic flavour to Thursday’s tilt.