Rogers Arena Experience

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It’s game day and you wouldn’t have to guess it. Jerseys out from the morning, people coming to the office and class wearing their favourite player on their back.

 

The experience begins in the morning when you are talking about lineups with friends. Asking the group chat who wants to get there early and watch the warmups.

 

The skytrain is littered with jerseys and everyone has the same intention. The Costco dog.

 

For anyone who has gone to a Canucks game you know about the costco that is basically attached to the stadium. It used to be a go to ritual where you would wait in possibly the longest line ever for a 1.50 hot dog and drink. And it’s worth the wait every time. Recently the Costco said enough and made it so that you need a Costco membership to access the best pregame meal around.

 

So strike that.

 

Now it’s just make sure you have some food in your belly because the food inside tends to be expensive. Luckily there are lots of great spots closer to the arena, even some food stalls that are underrated for sure.

 

Heading into the line up to get into the stadium and the energy is already pumping. Fans are excited to see the players they love.

 

Once you are in the arena the sound is like a wall. The hallways become molasses and no matter what you try to do you get caught in it. People all waddle together like penguins.

 

I get a beer sometimes but it’s only ever one. It’s also expensive. I just stick to popcorn and water most of the time.

 

Once you have your desired food and beverage you make your way, again through the penguin march, and find your seat. If you are early usually you don’t have to shuffle around other people and plop down into your spot.

 

A Rogers Arena Constant is Crazy Pete. If you’ve been to a game you know who I’m talking about. He walks around the arena the whole game and bangs a drum getting the section he is in to start chanting. Some are more willing than others but he does a great job nonetheless.

 

The game is well, depending on the game. The Canucks do a good job in production and making entertainment in times where what is on the ice might not be the best.

 

I would suggest going to a game if you can find a reasonable price and taking friends and family too.