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 Key access points Diversity and Rim, providing unique through Vancouver international Exposure access to and from International Airport and Asian Pacific markets Port of Vancouver 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 2nd largest metropolitan 3rd largest metropolitan in Western Canada area in the Pacific area in Canada Northwest GREATER VANCOUVER’S CANADA’S VANCOUVER'S POPULATION POPULATION POPULATION BORN OUTSIDE OF CANADA One of the most diverse cities in 2.46M 6.7% 44% 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 Over 1,100 digital screens Suspended above the field in the world reveals over make BC Place one of the is the world’s second- 7,500 square metres of sky most technologically largest 4-sided centre and has created a year- advanced venues in hung HD video board. round facility. the world. The largest column-free Seats 54,500 fans More than 50 suites and indoor space in Western hospitality lounges. Canada. 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 THE STADIUM HAS HOSTED Grey Cups Winter Olympic Games FIFA Women’s World Cup World Rugby Sevens NHL Heritage Classic 2011 & 2014 2010 2015 Annual 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. +1M guests / year 6,300 community jobs EVENTS CALENDAR Multipurpose venue for live entertainment, championship sporting events, consumer shows, community gatherings, arts and culture, and special events. active stadium diverse Major concerts 250 days / year up to 60 events / year every year BC Lions CFL Whitecaps FC MLS 10 games / year 17 matches / year Major annual events and consumer shows include Additional core business: CONTACT Winter Music Canadian Championship, CONCACAF and playoff 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..