Empire Stadium, Sports stadium at Hastings Park, Vancouver, Canada
Empire Stadium featured concrete stands surrounding a central field with a capacity of 32,729 spectators for various athletic competitions and events.
The stadium opened in 1954 to host the British Empire and Commonwealth Games, marking Vancouver's emergence as an international sports destination.
The venue hosted performances by Elvis Presley and The Beatles, establishing itself as a central location for major entertainment events in Vancouver.
Empire Stadium introduced the first artificial playing surface in Canada in 1970, allowing year-round use regardless of weather conditions.
In 1958, the stadium incorporated a 165-foot ski jump made from tubular steel, where athletes performed jumps onto ice blocks converted into landing material.
Location: Vancouver
Official opening: 1954
Capacity: 32729
GPS coordinates: 49.28264,-123.03322
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:06
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