Professional Sports
There are two major sporting facilities in the downtown core, Rogers Arena and BC Place Stadium. The NHL's Vancouver Canucks play at Rogers Arena (formerly GM Place), while the CFL's BC Lions and the MLS's Vancouver Whitecaps FC use the neighbouring BC Place Stadium. SkyTrain Stadium-Chinatown station provides easy rapid transit access to the district.
Major renovations to BC Place Stadium are currently underway and are expected to be completed by the summer of 2011. Renovations include a new retractable roof and fan friendly amenities. As BC Place Stadium undergoes renovation, the BC Lions and Vancouver Whitecaps FC are using the temporary Empire Field in east Vancouver for the 2010-2011 season.
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