THE OPPORTUNITY B.C. Pavilion Corporation (PavCo) is seeking a Naming Rights Sponsor for one of Canada s most iconic multi-purpose sports & entertainment venues BC Place.
As the only world-class calibre venue in Canada that has never had a corporate title sponsor, BC Place is a turnkey platform for a Naming Rights Sponsor. Why does this matter to you? There are a multitude of benefits for the successful Naming Rights Sponsor, including: Faster & No legacy names Blank slate for Key venue for smoother or nicknames creativity the Events & conversion Entertainment District
ENTRY TO THE WEST Gateway to the Pacific Rim, providing unique access to and from Asian Pacific markets Key access points through Vancouver International Airport and Port of Vancouver Diversity and international Exposure
BEAUTIFUL BRITISH COLUMBIA The westernmost Province of Canada, located between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains. BRITISH COLUMBIA S POPULATION CANADA S POPULATION 4.82M 13%
VANCOUVER: ONE OF CANADA S MOST COSMOPOLITAN CITIES Largest metropolitan area in Western Canada 2nd largest metropolitan area in the Pacific Northwest 3rd largest metropolitan area in Canada GREATER VANCOUVER S POPULATION CANADA S POPULATION VANCOUVER'S POPULATION BORN OUTSIDE OF CANADA 2.46M 6.7% 44% One of the most diverse cities in Canada
TOURISM More than 10.5 million people visit Vancouver annually, a number growing consistently year over year. There is no better time to leverage the city s growth.
BC Place is at the core of a revitalization plan that will become one of Vancouver s most significant city-building opportunities in a generation. The plan will define and transform Pacific Boulevard into a Great Street with buildings and uses that bring life and activity, preserving views to this iconic building and its Northern Lights Display. Buildings are being designed and located to frame views to the stadium from key public places along the seawall, the Expo line and the new Pacific Boulevard. The visibility and importance of BC Place will only increase as the plan comes to life. For more information on the plans, please check out www.vancouver.ca/nefc
More people. More traffic. More events. More exposure. As the primary venue and community partner for the up-and-coming Events & Entertainment District, BC Place is at the heart of Vancouver s transformation. Located beside BC Place, Parq Vancouver (background) has 518 hotel rooms, conference space, ballroom, 8 restaurants and lounges.
BC PLACE OVERVIEW BC Place is the largest sports, exhibition and entertainment venue in Western Canada with events ranging from professional football & soccer, rugby, concerts, trade shows and community events. Beyoncé and Jay-Z October 2, 2018
Among the top 100 stadiums in the world*, BC Place is a world-class venue that hosts some of the biggest and most exciting events. With 8.2M fans across Canada, BC Place is a state-of-the-art venue like no other. * Named Top 100 Stadium Experiences of 2016 by Stadium Journey. Rugby Canada Sevens tournament held in Vancouver at BC Place, named recipient of the Series Annual Tournament Award for top stop on the 2018 tour. World Rugby Sevens
LEADING-EDGE FACILITY BC Place underwent a $514 million renovation in 2010-11. The largest retractable roof in the world reveals over 7,500 square metres of sky and has created a yearround facility. Over 1,100 digital screens make BC Place one of the most technologically advanced venues in the world. Suspended above the field is the world s secondlargest 4-sided centre hung HD video board. The largest column-free indoor space in Western Canada. Seats 54,500 fans More than 50 suites and hospitality lounges.
The Northern Lights Display provides a unique and creative opportunity for a Naming Rights Sponsor to bring its brand to life in and outside of the stadium. Incredible 36-foot façade, lit up by thousands of energy-efficient LED lights, creating colour animations that bring life to the Vancouver skyline. Paul McCartney September 7, 2012
ENTERTAINMENT Host to some of the largest consumer shows in Western Canada, as well as world class concerts and dynamic community events. Luke Bryan October 13, 2018
BC PLACE HOSTS BC Lions Vancouver Whitecaps FC BC Sports Hall of Fame T H E S TA D I U M H A S H O S T E D Grey Cups 2011 & 2014 Winter Olympic Games 2010 FIFA Women s World Cup 2015 World Rugby Sevens Annual NHL Heritage Classic 2014
COMMUNITY BC Place is a proud community partner. In support of our communities, BC Place teams up with charities, organizations and not-for-profit societies through collaborations such as lighting the roof to promote awareness days, or donating tickets to events. Annual Vancouver Sun Run
The Events & Entertainment District is home to a diverse range of people of all ages, incomes, and ethnicities.
TRAFFIC 53Mcars / year More than 53 million drivers and their passengers travel by the stadium every year, and with the plans for the Events & Entertainment District this will only increase. +1Mguests / year 6,300community jobs
E V E N TS CA L E N DA R Multipurpose venue for live entertainment, championship sporting events, consumer shows, community gatherings, arts and culture, and special events. 250 active stadium days / year 10 BC Lions CFL games / year up to 60 17 diverse events / year Major concerts every year Whitecaps FC MLS matches / year Major annual events and consumer shows include Canadian Championship, CONCACAF and playoff Additional core business: CONTACT Winter Music Festival, the Vancouver Sun Run, the Canada Sevens opportunities, the Vancouver International Boat Show, part of the World Rugby Sevens Series, PlayDome Indoor and the BC Home and Garden Show. Carnival, entertainment events, film shoots, international championships, and amateur or community events.
SPONSOR SEARCH PavCo has initiated a transparent and fair Request For Proposal process to secure a Naming Rights Sponsor. Please refer to bcbid.gov.bc.ca for more information and details.
Become the first brand to associate your name with this iconic venue.