BANDITS ANNOUNCE DATE FOR 1ST GAME AT LEC, SEASON TICKETS ON SALE

Bandits Staff • December 17, 2021

LANGLEY, B.C., Dec. 17, 2021 – The Fraser Valley Bandits announced Friday that the club’s inaugural home opener at Langley Events Centre (LEC) will be Saturday, June 4, 2022.


Season ticket packages are on sale now on a per request basis following the surge in demand for season tickets that accumulated over the course of an immensely successful 2021 season that saw the Bandits host four consecutive sell-outs at the club’s former venue, Abbotsford Centre.


The success of Fraser Valley’s third season of play in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) paved the way for an influx of renewals, expressions of interest and earlybird prospective customers who registered to renew their tickets and receive updates on advance ticket availability.


Fans are invited to confirm their request for season tickets by clicking HERE. Once a request is received, a Bandits customer service representative will be in contact to coordinate next steps and to assist with the purchase of season tickets in the best available seating locations at LEC.


“I am thrilled to announce our season ticket packages to the best fanbase in the CEBL. Over the past three seasons our fans have proven to be loyal and passionate, from helping build our social media presence to filling our stands, they have helped us create a dedicated community,” said Bandits president Dylan Kular. “I can’t wait to welcome new faces to our crowd at LEC and to hear the roar of our amazing supporters this upcoming season.”


The highly anticipated 2022 home opener marks the official start of an exciting new chapter in the club’s history after launching operations at Abbotsford Centre in July 2018. Fraser Valley’s relocation to LEC was announced this past September.


The state-of-the-art LEC will allow the Bandits to treat fans, both new and old, to a riveting entertainment spectacle that infuses lights, music and more to heighten what is already one of the best professional sports game days in the province.


Season tickets range from $330 to $660 in the seating bowl, while courtside tickets are $935. Courtside tickets have been sold out on a priority basis in accordance with the Bandits’ season ticket renewal program since spring 2020 when the Bandits were preparing for the club’s second CEBL campaign.


A complete price chart and seat map are available for reference by visiting thebandits.ca/tickets. All ticket related inquiries can be directed to tickets@thebandits.ca. To speak with a representative, please call (604) 866-0529. 


Fans who register their ticket request and interest in courtside season tickets will be contacted to confirm their placement on a waitlist for the next available courtside seats. 


As a season ticket member, fans are invited to capitalize on a number of perks that are special to season ticket packages, including discounts on merchandise, premium entrance and parking, in-seat hospitality and more. A full list of benefits available to season ticket members can be found HERE.


Customer service and optimal hospitality are at the core of the Fraser Valley Bandits’ game day offering. LEC’s intimate configuration ensures that every seat in the venue offers a great view of the game.


Fans looking for an enhanced experience are kindly invited to consider a Ravens Brewing Courtside Table. Each table is situated atop an elevated vantage point behind the baseline and seats four guests. Limited baseline tables are available at $3,080 for the 2022 season. Adding to the experience is the opportunity for fans to pre-order dinner and snacks courtesy of Langley Events Centre. 


For larger groups and a special bird’s eye view of the game, suites are available for fans seeking a private or corporate experience. Groups interested in suites or a Ravens Brewing Courtside Table are asked to contact rsouza@thebandits.ca. 


The June 4th date of Fraser Valley’s 2022 home opener is tentative and subject to change. A finalized season schedule is expected to be announced later this winter in the New Year. Individual game tickets are anticipated to go on sale this spring. 


Following recent expansions in Scarborough, Montreal and Newfoundland (St. John’s), the stage is set for the 2022 season to be the most memorable in league history. Three new expansion teams, a new home for the Bandits at LEC and plenty of fun surprises involving specialized theme nights and game day activations are just some of the key elements that fans can look forward to.


2019 saw the Bandits finish among the league’s best in average attendance. This set a promising precedent ahead of the 2020 CEBL season. Due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the CEBL’s second season was delayed until July when the CEBL hosted the 2020 CEBL Summer Series in St. Catharines, Ont. The Bandits advanced to the championship where the club ultimately lost against the Edmonton Stingers. 


Fast forward to 2021 and the Bandits led the CEBL in average attendance. With basketball fandom flourishing across B.C., the club built one of the strongest social media fanbases in the league.


Following a heartbreaking 84-82 loss in the 2021 semifinals at Championship Weekend, the stage is set for Fraser Valley’s upcoming season to be can’t-miss entertainment all summer long. 


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Andrew Savory, Vice President, (604) 217-6213, asavory@thebandits.ca


About the Fraser Valley Bandits:

The Fraser Valley Bandits are British Columbia’s professional basketball team. As the westernmost club in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), the Bandits offer an entertainment experience that combines a fast-paced game day atmosphere with a presentation of some of Canada’s top professional athletes within a world-class venue at Langley Events Centre (LEC). The CEBL is the largest professional sports league in Canada. Head to thebandits.ca for more information.

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