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Vancouver Canucks Announce 2024-2025 Regular Season Schedule
The Vancouver Canucks have officially released their full 2024-25 regular season schedule, kicking off at Rogers Arena on Wednesday, October 9, against the Calgary Flames. This marks the 10th time the Canucks have faced the Flames in a home opener and the first since the 2018-19 season.
Following their season opener, Vancouver will host the Philadelphia Flyers before heading out on a four-game road trip with stops in Tampa Bay, Florida, Philadelphia, and Chicago. The team will return home to take on Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday, October 26.
Click here to view the full schedule, including all dates and opponents for the 2024-25 season.
Key Matchups
- Home Opener: The Canucks welcome their Pacific Division rivals, the Calgary Flames, on Wednesday, October 9, at 7:00 PM.
- Oilers Return: Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers visit Rogers Arena for the first time since Game 7 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday, November 9, at 7:00 PM.
- Connor Bedard’s Vancouver Debut: North Vancouver native and 2023 first-overall pick Connor Bedard makes his first appearance at Rogers Arena with the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday, November 16, at 7:00 PM.
- Stanley Cup Champs Visit: The defending Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers make their only trip to Vancouver on Thursday, December 12, at 7:00 PM.
- Canucks vs. Leafs: The Toronto Maple Leafs, led by Auston Matthews, take on the Canucks in the highly anticipated showdown on Saturday, February 8, at 4:00 PM. This will be Vancouver’s final game before the NHL 4 Nations Faceoff.
- Historic Rivalry: The 24-time Stanley Cup Champion Montreal Canadiens make their only visit to Rogers Arena on Tuesday, March 11, at 7:00 PM, in a game that always draws excitement.
- Season Finale: Vancouver wraps up the regular season with a three-game homestand, concluding against the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday, April 16, at 7:00 PM.
Season Highlights
- Extended Home Stands: The Canucks will have two season-high six-game homestands, running from November 9 to November 19 and December 6 to December 16.
- Back-to-Back Challenges: The team will face nine sets of back-to-back games throughout the season, with two sets each in November, February, and March, and one set in December, January, and April.
- Lengthy Road Trips: Vancouver will embark on two season-long, six-game road trips, each spanning 11 days. The first runs from November 23 (Ottawa) to December 3 (Minnesota), and the second from March 20 (St. Louis) to March 30 (Winnipeg).
- Weekend Action: 28 of Vancouver’s 82 games (34.1%) will take place on the weekend, with 19 on Saturdays (12 at home) and 9 on Sundays (six at home).
- NHL 4 Nations Faceoff: The inaugural NHL 4 Nations Faceoff will be held from February 12-20 at the Bell Centre in Montreal and TD Garden in Boston. Canucks captain Quinn Hughes has been named to Team USA, marking his sixth time representing the U.S. in a major international tournament.
Ticket information for the regular season will be announced at a later date.
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Toronto Tempo Bringing WNBA Action to Vancouver for Two-Game Series
WNBA basketball is coming to Vancouver this summer as the Toronto Tempo bring two regular-season games to Rogers Arena as part of their inaugural season.
The Tempo will face the Portland Fire on August 21 before taking on the Las Vegas Aces on August 23. The two games will give basketball fans across British Columbia a chance to see Canada’s WNBA team play on the West Coast.
The Vancouver series is part of the Tempo’s push to build a team that represents fans across the country. The franchise has already made its mark in its first season, including a record-setting stop in Montreal.
The Tempo’s regular-season showcase at Montreal’s Bell Centre drew 20,996 fans, setting a new WNBA regular-season attendance record. The Vancouver games continue that effort to bring the team closer to fans outside Toronto.
“From the beginning, our vision has been to build a team that represents all of Canada,” said Teresa Resch, President of the Toronto Tempo. “The support we’ve seen from fans across the country has been incredible, and we’re excited to bring the energy of the WNBA to Vancouver.”
Resch added that the games are a chance to celebrate basketball on the West Coast and connect with communities across the country.
Vancouver has a long history with basketball and has produced elite players at various levels. The Tempo’s visit gives local fans a chance to see professional women’s basketball in their own city, while providing young athletes with another opportunity to see the sport at its highest level.
The Tempo will stay in Vancouver beyond the court. The team will host Tempo Live at Rogers Arena on Saturday, August 22. The free community event will feature interactive basketball activities, clinics, exclusive merchandise and family-friendly programming.
Tickets for the Tempo’s August 21 game against Portland and August 23 matchup with Las Vegas are on sale now through Ticketmaster.
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Toronto Tempo Could Make WNBA Attendance History in Montreal
The Toronto Tempo are on the verge of making WNBA history when they bring their Cross-Canada Series to Montreal next month.
The Tempo will face the Atlanta Dream at the Bell Centre on July 10, with the possibility of setting a new attendance record for a WNBA game. If the game sells out, more than 22,000 fans would fill the arena, surpassing the current WNBA regular-season attendance record of 20,711 set by the Washington Mystics at Capital One Arena in 2024.
A packed Bell Centre would also eclipse the WNBA playoff attendance record of 22,076, which was established during Game 3 of the 2003 WNBA Finals between the Detroit Shock and Los Angeles Sparks before being matched in Game 5 of the 2007 WNBA Finals between the Phoenix Mercury and Detroit Shock. It would mark the largest crowd ever for a professional women’s basketball regular-season game, breaking the previous record of 21,490 set during an Unrivaled game in Philadelphia earlier this year.
The potential milestone comes during the Tempo‘s inaugural WNBA season and would add another chapter to the continued growth of women’s basketball in Canada.
“Playing two games in Montreal this summer is a huge moment for the Tempo and for basketball in Canada,” said Tempo President Teresa Resch. “From the beginning, we’ve said we want to be Canada’s team, and bringing the WNBA to Montreal is an important part of that vision. There is such a strong and passionate basketball community in Quebec, and we’re excited to connect with fans there in a meaningful way. We can’t wait to experience the energy inside the Bell Centre and continue growing the game across the country together.”
The Cross-Canada Series will offer more than basketball. Throughout the weekend, the Tempo will host community events, youth programs and fan experiences aimed at growing the sport across Quebec.
The team is partnering with Ball Her Way and the Mathurin Family Foundation to increase access to basketball for young athletes, including a girls’ 3-on-3 tournament presented by Canadian Tire featuring teams from Montreal and Quebec City. The Tempo say more community investments and programming in the Montreal area will be announced in the coming months.
Fans can take part in Tempo Live at the Bell Centre on July 11. The free event will include interactive basketball activities, community clinics, exclusive merchandise and family-friendly entertainment.
The weekend concludes on July 12, when the Tempo host the defending WNBA champion New York Liberty at the Bell Centre at 3 p.m. ET as part of the Cross-Canada Series.
Tickets for both Montreal games are available through Ticketmaster.