Nat Bailey Stadium

Beautiful grounds, great family fun, excited crowds, decent food fair, cool fan giveaways and top notch staff who care about creating a loyal and returning fan base. I highly reccomend.

I’ll be the first to admit that I am totally not a baseball fan and I have a rudimentary understanding of baseball at best. However, I love attending sporting events in general so when I was surprised with a evening to see the Canadians play, i was totally stoked!
Our seats were in the very back (section 2) but even then I could see everything that was happening and didn’t feel like I was missing out at all. The facilities were great and had a bit of a retro feel to it and everything was pretty clean. I loved the atmosphere, the various distractions, and the rituals of the whole experience (as some people mentioned the chicken dance, batter songs, sushi races, the wave).
The food from the various vendors on site is what you might expect, over priced and «okay», but as some have mentioned, the Kid’s combo for $ 8 is a huge bargain which included a hotdog, fries, and a pop. Also, beer brought over to your seats, why not?!
It’s too bad that we missed out on the fireworks this time around due to the fireban, but props to Nat Bailey Stadium enforcing this even though it was voluntary for them. Overall though, I had an awesome time!
I would definitely come back.

It was pretty fun. Because this was a company event, we all sat in the patio area with the problem of being too far from the game. Being that far makes it pretty hard to enjoy and know what is happening in the game. I liked the food that they provided. The food was pretty decent.
I have been to this place many times when I was a kid because I lived blocks away and the stadium at that time gave out free tickets to people who lived by. Not sure if they did this anymore.
As a tip don’t park in their parkade if you get there early. There are many street parkings that are free. If you show up when the door is open, great! you would save your self some $$.
I would come back if I had another company event here, that’s for sure!

How weird is it that the previous review has my name and initial?
Canadians Baseball at Nat Bailey Stadium is a Vancouver tradition that holds up. The ticket prices are low and the entertainment value is high.
Forget for a moment that there’s tons of great treats to eat. (Hot tip: Kid’s Combo for $ 8 includes fries, 2 chicken strips, and a $ 4 Coke.) Even if you’re full, the atmosphere is great. The back drop of trees and the setting sun are beautiful. The players are better than you at baseball.
If you’re not a baseball fan, the between inning entertainment is one of a kind. Mascots based on sushi have a foot race. The grounds crew stop raking the in-​field to do a choreographed dance. (Twice) Some nights have fireworks.
So get some tickets. It doesn’t feel like summer without catching a game at The Nat. It symbolizes summer even better than the PNE, costs less, and is open earlier in the year.

Came here for a nooner.
The VIP spots look good on paper, but if you’re sitting far out, you can’t see anything. My colleagues and I spent more time chatting than actually watching the game. Oh well. At least the food was good, and we got to bond. The good thing was that the tables were shaded, though everyone started piling around one side when the sun started to shift towards the W.
The food is mediocre, but this isn’t a 5-​star hotel.

This is one of the best minor league baseball parks on the continent. A warm and inviting experience from the moment you walked into the cramped concourse, and the seating area feels like you’re walking into an experience, even before you settle in to watch the game. It helps that most of the grandstand seats are covered, which saves you from the glare of the sun on sunnier days.
They have a wealth of concessions items as well, which was quite surprising.
The team itself is competitive, and even though the park tends toward lower scoring games due to the marine layer and weather, the Canadians traditionally field a fundamentally sound team that plays hard and is worth rooting for.
But most of all, these are some of the best fans in minor league baseball. They are into every pitch, every batted ball, every moment of the game. They take the game seriously and it makes watching more fun. They also have little between innings promotions the fans are really into: They do a silly sushi race that ends with costumed versions running the home stretch in the stadium, the groundskeeper dancers here put the Mariners’ Safeco Field version to shame, and doing the chicken dance is apparently a BIG deal here. The crowd does just as much for the experience as the venue itself.
Basically, if you’re a baseball fan and in Vancouver during June or July, you owe it to yourself to see a game at Nat Bailey at least once. Plus, it’s affordable: You can get front row box seats near home plate for $ 15.

Yeah, not a bad spot for a summer baseball game. You’ll see the Vancouver Giants play until dusk and usually there is a fireworks show that follows. This is one of the best hangout spots in Vancouver during the summer. Date rating: 3 out of 5.

Cheap tickets, great view from almost any seat in the stadium. It’s awesome coming in the summer for Canadian games. Bonus when they have fireworks at night!
Staff is very helpful and friendly and who doesn’t love the Sushi Race and the dancers: p
Only downfall is that, food and drinks are way too pricey like most sporting arenas.

Take me out to the ball game! I recently visited Nat Bailey for the first time and it was SO MUCH FUN. Mind you I don’t know the first thing about baseball, except for maybe three strikes and you’re out, but still a great time for $ 12. Okay, maybe a bit more than $ 12 once you throw in a 2 foot long hotdog and a couple of beers, but still really reasonable. Every baseball player has their own song that plays when they go up to bat, so you can have a little mini dance party in the stands and the groundskeepers do a little dance performance around half way through the game. And then there’s the 7^th inning stretch where everyone sings take me out to the ball game followed by the chicken dance. I was lucky enough to visit on a fireworks night which was pretty spectacular given the size of the venue. Plus the fireworks were coordinated to a Phil Collins, Dirty Dancing, and early 00’s rap medley — WIN! As for the baseball team, I get the impression that they’re pretty average (the score was 2 — 0 the night I went and not a whole lot of balls were being hit), but hey, it’s all about the full experience!

The best little ball park ever. Great atmosphere; excellent views of the park, and friendly staff. Truly a Vancouver institution. Love this place.

I accompanied family for a work event to a BBQ and baseball game a few weeks ago. The BBQ area was organized and set up for people to easily access the food/​drinks. Staff were helpful and answered all my questions. Washrooms were clean and there’s plenty of parking around the stadium.
I didn’t end up watching baseball, but it’s about the experience with the food and family. The men paid attention to the game, the kids can be as loud and I had a great time.

I have been here off and on during the years for Baseball games and on a sunny day it is fun to watch a game. Some improvements can be made with concession selection, however, over all if you’re into baseball this is a good place to kill a sunny afternoon.

I am a huge baseball fan and going to the Canadians games doesn’t necessarily satisfy the need, but I do love supporting a single A team and anything can happen here like a college basketball game. The last time I was here, it was the second of the championship series and they came back from 5 runs down to win which was pretty darn exciting. We sat first row for 16 bucks right by the opposing teams dugout which was entertainment all on its own. The atmosphere is great with everyone chatting with each other and cheering on the boys no matter what. I love that they have free movie nights too, I will try to make it to one next year.
(1 of 30! Happy October and MLB post season!)

Nice Baseball Park not sure I call it a Stadium, The C’s know that Baseball is only part of the show. So they throw in guest Anthem Singers, a Dancing Grounds Crew and Chicken Dance to add to the fun. Mucho Beer at last night during the game, So if you like beer you likely going to like the C’s games. The Team let me down yesterday a couple of times by leaving too many men on base. So I decided to leave the game before the 7^th inning stretch. I give the C’s 3.5 starts if I could.

It’s true that the Canadians only play Single-​A baseball. They’re often not playing at major league skill level and the games can be interesting if only because of the number of errors that occur.
However, the Canadians organisation knows how to put on a great day. There’s all kinds of concession options on the concourse and then there’s the beer and snack guys that work the crowd. You can get hot dogs and burgers and chicken strips and your choice of beer, but you can also get sushi and popcorn and all kinds of things (including a 2 foot hotdog if you know where to ask).
And on a sunny evening there’s few better ways to spend the time than sitting with friends, beer in hand watching a ball game. Equal parts exciting and social. And then there’s the distractions.
The sushi race mid game. The groundskeepers that learn new dance routines every season. The chicken dance and the seventh inning stretch.
So do yourself a favour, go watch a game. You won’t regret it.

HAD A BLAST. Do yourself a favour and grab some tickets to see a Vancouver Canadian’s game. If you have the itch for baseball and don’t want to pay for the Mariners + Seattle + Border waits etc… then just head down there for 12 dollars a ticket, a few 6 dollar beers, a 5 dollar dog and some excellent sunshine.
Centrally located, short lineups and a *real* neighbourhood vibe, much appreciated for that!

This is a FANTASTIC way to spend a cheap afternoon/​evening with family or friends.
Warm summer afternoons were made for this kind of entertainment.
If you plan things properly there you can catch fireworks some evenings.
There are special promotions all season long (cheap root beer floats, merchandise giveaways ect.)
Every home game the grounds crew have a special treat for the fans at the end of the 5^th inning.

Love this venue, so much summer fun! Love the home games and the Vancouver Canadians are GREAT. Since it was branded Scotiabank Field it looks like some money was spent in upgrades to the place… great fun! Fantastic prices for good seats! Big Fan!

I bought the Groupon for half priced tickets and came to my first ‘nooner’ game this past Sunday. I called to reserve my tickets as outlined and was able to get Section 8, row 2. Amazing!
For will-​call, they nicely have a table set up with alphabetical lineups to quickly get your tickets. Box office lineups were huge (maybe due to the first sign of sun this year) and so I would definitely recommend purchasing/​reserving your tickets ahead of time. Parking is available on the surrounding streets and is $ 7 to park in the parking lot. Make sure to get there early to get a good spot either way.
Concession stands are a-​plenty and they have a wide variety of food options available. Their fries are a must-​try and I like how they offer beer, cider, coolers, and wine. Prices are extremely high though, with beer being $ 7.75 and a bottle of water at $ 4. Not being a Nathan’s hot dog fan (oily and weirdly ‘juicy’), I was a little disappointed that they’re served here, but you can get a footlong dog that looks pretty adventurous. Lineups move quickly and watch for specials offered due to promotions.
I don’t think there could be a bad seat in this stadium as it is a bit on the smaller side. There are tons of group seating options available and if you are seated in the upper section, keep in mind that anything higher than second row means you’re going to be sitting on benches vs in a stadium chair. We were in the sun the entire time of the game and consequently my left half is super sunburned. Make sure to bring your lotion and sunglasses!
Otherwise, this is a gem in the middle of Vancouver and provides a fun, reasonably priced outing in the summer.

Happy that we get at least some baseball at nat Bailey, I miss the days of my youth when I used to be able to see major league prospects and past their prime stars play for the AAA version of the Canadians.
I guess not much is lost watching 30^th round draftpicks instead of 1^st, I will return regardless of what level baseball plays at Nat Bailey, it’s a great venue.
PS — I refuse to call it Scotia Bank Stadium