Winnipeg’s spectator sports guide

Winnipeg Blue Bombers (opens in new window)

Bombers’ fans (aka Bomber Nation) are wild, and they’ll welcome you warmly to the best atmosphere in the CFL (Canadian Football League). For starters, the 32,343 capacity Princess Auto Stadium is stunning, and for the past four seasons the Bombers have continually set league-wide attendance records, selling out 14 consecutive games in 2025. The Bombers are also good – having appeared in five of the past seven Grey Cups.

If you’re new to CFL football, this is the complete package. Arrive early for the Princess Auto Pregame Tailgate (free admission), featuring barbecue from Luxe, bouncy castles and football drill zones for the littles in the Kids Tent, and plenty of bars for adults. Inside the stadium you’ll love the zesty atmosphere that can include everything from beer snakes to Buzz and Bomber dancing to countless high-fives from the multigenerational fans (fun fact: It’s a 55-45 split of male and female game-day fans). And this, all accompanied by plenty of local food kiosks and The Rum Hut. It’s such a great atmosphere that it’s the envy and blueprint for the league.

Winnipeg Goldeyes Baseball Club (opens in new window)

The best little stadium in all of baseball (in our opinion, anyway), is located downtown right between The Forks and Portage and Main.

Goldeyes games are a blast because this lively organization understands what fans of minor league ball crave. From theme nights like Bark in the Park, where your section will be filled with furry friends, to Rock ‘n Wrestling Night featuring a pre-game on-field wrestling match and mask giveaway, every Goldeye game has that extra bit of spice – including fireworks and 26 oz beer bats too!

Grab a hot dog, nacho helmet or any manner of local cuisine on offer and try a beer from 13 different local breweries at the Craft Beer Corner. There’s always a chance to get involved in some on-field audience participation antics, while Sunday games are always tailored for the whole family. Best of all, great group rates are always available.

Winnipeg Sea Bears (opens in new window)

The Winnipeg Sea Bears have proved to be downtown’s hottest summer sports ticket, breaking back-to-back Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) attendance records in 2024 and 2025.

Even before the Bears tip-off at Canada Life Centre, the atmosphere is bullish. There’s DJs spinning, pre-game parties for the whole family in True North Square (or Hargrave Street Market, if it’s raining), while the crowd is so much more than a sixth man when it comes to the end of game Target Scoring, which is better than watching NBA players foul each other and shoot free-throws in the last two minutes. (The CEBL uses the Elam Ending, whereby the clock is stopped with under four minutes to go with both teams striving for the target score – meaning there’s always a game-winning bucket!).

Of course, there’s also theme nights bringing everything from hip hop acts at half time, to live wrestling right beside the court, to numerous concourse activations. When it comes to family fun and tickets as low as $20, the Sea Bears are a slam dunk.

Winnipeg Jets (opens in new window)

Consistently ranked as one of top locations in the world to watch hockey, Canada Life Centre goes off during Winnipeg Jets games. Being one of the most intimate arenas in the NHL, there’s not a bad seat in the house, while Jets fans have become league legends for their saucy chants at opposing teams and their ability to push the decibel level.

With 41 home games from October to April, it’s easy to join the 15,000+ fans watching pro hockey at its finest. Canada Life Centre’s amenities also continue to improve after millions of dollars in renovations, with plenty of local food and local craft beer on offer too.

Manitoba Moose (opens in new window)

Watching your kids dancing their toques off while trying to get on the Jumbotron during Manitoba Moose games is life-affirming. And best of all, if your littles can floss, lock, pop, or simply raise the roof, surely they’ll find themselves on that huge screen for the whole arena to see.

Manitoba Moose games are all about family-friendly affordable entertainment. Mick E. Moose will constantly be strolling the concourse, dispensing high-fives in-between hitting the hand drum in the stands, while you can often buy great seats right against the glass so the players and officials can flip your kids some game-used pucks. Plus, you just may be seeing the next NHL Jets stars on the ice.

University of Manitoba (opens in new window) – Bison Sports

The University of Manitoba Bisons incredible student athletes compete across nine different sports at various venues throughout campus. Their storied men’s football team, produced NFL great Israel “Izzy” Idonije, while the women’s soccer program includes proc soccer alumni Desiree Scott, a multiple Olympic medalist, who won gold at the 2020 games in Tokyo. Both teams play Princess Auto Stadium, which is also home to the CFL Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

On most weekends from the end of August through the end of March you will find Bisons competing to represent Manitoba at the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) National Championships at venues across campus. This includes the Bisons impressive volleyball and basketball programs, along with swimming and hockey.

University of Winnipeg (opens in new window) – Wesmen

The University of Winnipeg Wesmen are all about court sports. Its volleyball and basketball programs have won numerous national and conference titles while continuing to draw rowdy crowds to the downtown campus’ Duckworth Centre.

Tickets for Duckworth Centre events are just $10 for adults and $5 for kids (12 and under are free), making it a great night out for the whole family.

Victory Lane Speedway (opens in new window)

If you have a need for speed, you can’t miss the fastest sport on the Prairies at Victory Lane Speedway. Watch the dirt fly every Thursday night all summer long at central Canada’s largest dirt oval. No matter what kind of car enthusiast you might be, there is a class for everyone — Mid-Canada Limited Late Models to WISSOTA Modifieds, WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds, Mid-Canada Stock Cars, Super Trucks and 4-Cylinders have all been known to make an appearance. In addition to the regular weekly classes, and maybe some crazier races, it’s affordable fun for the whole family.

The season runs from the beginning of May through the end of September and stay tuned for their new drive-in movie theatre in summer 2026.