Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre

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Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre is a hockey rink in Vancouver, British Columbia, home of the UBC Thunderbirds (Canada West, U Sports). It opened in 2008, making it 18 years old in 2026 and seats 7,500 for hockey. That makes it the largest rink in U Sports and the biggest in the Canada West.

Rink facts

Location
Vancouver, British Columbia
Home of
UBC Thunderbirds (U Sports)
School
University of British Columbia
League
Canada West
Opened
2008
Capacity
7,500
Former names
UBC Winter Sports Centre
Thunderbird Sports Centre
Size rank in U Sports
1st of 34

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Questions about Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre

Where do the UBC Thunderbirds play home games?

The UBC Thunderbirds play at Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia.

How many people does Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre hold?

Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre seats 7,500 for hockey.

When did Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre open?

Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre opened in 2008.

What other rinks are near Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre?

Rogers Arena is also in Vancouver. See the full list of nearby rinks on this page.

Facts are for the 2026–27 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your rink? Get the “Listed on RinkGuide.com” badge for your website.