WINNIPEG, MB., October 21, 2016 – With the amazing transformation of Investors Group Field to an outdoor hockey rink almost complete, fans will be looking to make plans to efficiently and safely get to and from the NHL Heritage Classic games this weekend.
The Transportation Plan for the NHL Heritage Classic has been kept consistent, for the most part, with what fans have become accustomed to for Winnipeg Blue Bomber games, ensuring a wide variety of available transportation options.
“This will be a great weekend for our city and province and for all those attending NHL Heritage Classic weekend at Investors Group Field,” said Wade Miller, President and CEO of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. “We are proud to be hosting yet another world class event, since opening the stadium in 2013, with other successes during FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 and the 103 Grey Cup.”
As a special feature, Miller reminded fans that Spectator Plaza in U Lot will be open 4 hours prior to game time each day, to encourage fans with game tickets to come early and beat the rush in order to take in all the sights and sounds that the plaza has to offer.
Transportation options include:
Game Day Parking will operate as it does for all Blue Bomber football games and most special events at Investors Group Field. Fans are encouraged to purchase their blue or gold parking passes in advance for $25 per vehicle or $10 per vehicle for Value Lot parking in the back of the university. Patrons parked in the Value Lot will have access to a shuttle running every 10-15 minutes to transport them to the stadium and back.
Game Day, On-Campus Cash Parking will also be available on a first come, first served basis for $25 per car or $10 for the Value Lot.
Game Day Park & Ride will be operate 3 hours in advance of game time each day at the Park & Ride locations fans are accustomed to. A $5 charge will be collected upon arrival at Investors Group Field, with the return ride home being free of charge.
Winnipeg Transit has several routes that operate to and from Investors Group Field. Regular transit fares will apply on the ride to the game, with no charge to fans on the return ride home from Investors Group Field. Winnipeg Transit schedule information can be found at winnipegtransit.com.
The free Running Back Shuttle will operate during pre-game only from the stadium in a clockwise loop, west on Chancellor Matheson, north on Pembina, and south on University Crescent then back to the stadium. Rides are free with the presentation of a Heritage Classic game ticket.
The Bike Valet will be in operation outside of gate 3.
Taxi Service can be found on University Crescent outside of gate 3.
To purchase on-campus parking passes or to find more information on the Heritage Classic transportation plan, fans are encouraged to visit http://www.bluebombers.com/heritage-classic/
