What to know about 50 Cent’s concert at the BC Lions game in Vancouver

Plenty of folks will be “In Da Club,” aka BC Place this weekend for the game

50 Cent will perform in Vancouver at BC Place ahead of the BC Lions’ home opener against the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday, June 15, 2024.Photo: 50 Cent/Facebook

50 Cent will perform in Vancouver in front of the largest crowd at BC Place this year.

The “In Da Club” rapper will take the stage before the BC Lions’ sold-out home opener game against the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday, June 15.

The game kicks off at 4 p.m. but 50 Cent’s pregame performance starts at 3 p.m. so fans should plan to arrive well before his set begins.

Grammy Award-winning Curtis Jackson, known famously as 50 Cent, has played the Super Bowl Halftime Show and regularly sells out arenas worldwide. His hits span several decades and he is known for his close friendship with groundbreaking rappers Dr. Dre and Eminem. He’s also written several books about his life, including his struggles and rise to stardom.

Previous BC Lions game performers include LL Cool J and One Republic.

BC Lions Summer Kickoff Preview

The BC Lions call their home opener the Summer Kickoff, which includes fun perks fans won’t get during the rest of the year.

The team has supplied a schedule overview for fans looking to plan for game day:

BC Lions move concert stage to the field due to “overwhelming demand”

The BC Lions added more seating sections in the lower bowl east end zone for the concert kickoff due to an “overwhelming demand” from fans. Instead of in the stands, the stage is now on the field.

Fans with tickets to the newly added lower bowl seats get on-field passes to the pre-game concert, offering the best view for the performance and game.

Fans who already have tickets but want to be on the field for the concert should contact the BC Lions at 604.589.7627.

Tickets

Despite selling over 50,000 tickets, many seats remain available for the home opener; the game sold out before the BC Lions opened more seating.

Tickets start at around $50 and go up to $324, depending on where they are in the stadium.

Restrictions

BC Place has strict bag allowances and guests will be required to participate in security screening that may include the use of a metal detector. Fans should arrive early to allow time for screening.

The standard bag policy allows “small purses or belt bags” up to 6.5” by 8.5″ and clear bags up to 12” by 12” by 6.” The stadium may make exceptions for diaper bags and medically necessary items (see second slide).

Related: Going to a show? What to know about the 2024 bag policies at Vancouver’s major arenas

Guests should reach out to BC Place in advance to receive a medical exemption if they must bring a bag to the event.

Attendees with items that can’t be checked in may store them for a check-in fee of $10.

Getting to BC Place

Fans are encouraged to walk, cycle, or take transit to BC Place at 777 Pacific Blvd instead of driving.

Concert-goers can take Downtown Vancouver’s #15 and #17 buses directly to the stadium.

Fans can also access BC Place from the Stadium/Chinatown SkyTrain.

BC Place instructs visitors: “Upon exiting the SkyTrain, walk up the stairs to Beatty Street and turn left. Gate A, B, and H are approximately a five-minute walk up Beatty Street. Alternatively, upon exiting the SkyTrain head down the stairs to Expo Boulevard and the Stadium is a five-minute walk to the right.”

Visit TransLink’s TripPlanner for more information.

Parking ranges from $10 to $30 for spots close to the stadium. There is limited accessible parking but there is a “dedicated accessible drop-off located at street level on Pacific Boulevard under Gate F for guests using mobility devices.”

BC Place has an online parking map.