Join us on Sunday, August 23 as the BC Lions return to Save-On-Foods Field at BC Place for the 4th Annual Watermelon Smash Presented by BC FED—our biggest rivalry game of the season against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Experience an unforgettable afternoon of football, fan traditions, and entertainment as Orange takes on Green in one of the CFL’s fiercest rivalries.
Starting at 12 Noon, the Biggest Backyard Party of the Year comes alive with the Watermelon Smashing Station, live music, XXL Patio, happy hour pricing and the returning Green vs. Orange Fan Rivalry Showdown, where fans go head-to-head for rivalry bragging rights before kickoff and at halftime.
Then, head inside for a 4:00 PM showdown as the Lions take on the Roughriders. Enjoy value concessions throughout BC Place, including the $8 Kids Combo at select locations, and catch the Fan Rivalry Showdown with special celebrity guests at halftime.
Don’t miss one of the most exciting game days of the season. Grab your tickets and help us Smash the Melons. Smash the Riders.
BC LIONS VS. SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS
SUNAUG.23 AT 4:00PM | SAVE-ON-FOODS FIELD AT BC PLACE | DOORS OPEN AT 3:00PM
BC PLACE FOOD & DRINK SPECIALS
VALUE MENU
The Value Menu is available at Dawson’s Hot Dogs stands at sections 201 & 227. Get cheap beer, hot dogs, nachos, and popcorn. Limited-release items may appear on the menu throughout the year.
$8 KIDS COMBO
The Kids Combo at Dawson’s Hot Dogs (sec 214 & 241) is $8 for a hot dog, chips, and bottled soft drink or water.
The Kids Combo at Lions Gate Grill (sec 228 & 254) is $8 for chicken strips, fries, and bottled soft drink or water.
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BC Lions 50/50 tickets are available for purchase online and inside BC Place during the game.
Purchase your tickets before the end of the third quarter for your chance to win. The winning ticket will be announced during the fourth quarter.
The BC Lions 50/50 program is proudly presented by Prospera, with proceeds supporting amateur football throughout British Columbia.
The only way to enter the stadium is through the use of a mobile ticket.
Please have your mobile ticket on your phone ready to be scanned before gate entry. CLICK HERE for more instructions.
NEW SECURITY & TURNSTILE ENTRY PROCESS
BC Place features new security screening and electronic turnstiles at entry points as part of recent venue upgrades. Please ensure your electronic tickets have been downloaded to your mobile device before approaching the gates.
AT SECURITY SCREENING
At the gates, guests are asked to keep their personal items, including stadium-permitted bags, on their person as they walk through the security detection system and proceed to the electronic turnstiles.
AT THE TURNSTILES
Mobile Wallet: If your electronic tickets are saved in your Mobile Wallet, tap your phone near the contactless reader at the top of the turnstile screen. When ticket is in mobile wallet, no barcode will be displayed.
Ticketmaster App or Physical Tickets: Scan your ticket using the barcode reader at the bottom of the turnstile screen.
Entering with Multiple Tickets: If tapping or scanning multiple tickets from one phone, wait for the green light and allow one guest in your group through the turnstile before moving to the next ticket.
There are no in-and-out privileges once a ticket has been scanned.
BC PLACE NO BAG POLICY
- Guests are encouraged NOT to bring bags to the stadium.
- Guests may enter with one CLEAR plastic bag that is no larger than 12” x 12” x 6”
- Guests may also carry one small CLUTCH PURSE no larger than 8.5” x 6.5”, with a handle or strap which will be searched.
- Exceptions may be provided for diaper bags, and for medically necessary items that cannot fit into a clear bag.
- All bags are subject to search, including enhanced screening, if required.
- Any bags exceeding the allowed dimensions above will be checked-in to the BC Place Bag Check at Gates A or C for a $10 fee
CASHLESS PAYMENTS ONLY
All purchases at BC Place are now cashless. All major credit and debit cards, and digital forms of payment are accepted.
If you don’t have a card for payment, cash-to-card conversions are available. Please visit the Cash to Card kiosk on the concourse at Section 235.
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