Home Game: Vancouver Bandits vs. Ottawa BlackJacks
Indigenous Celebration Game
Saturday, June 22 @ Langley Events Centre
Doors Open: 6:00 PM PT, Tip-off: 7:30 PM PT
This second annual event invites communities from across British Columbia to come together at a professional basketball game that is infused with cultural elements that honour and pay tribute to the dance, fashion and song from a variety of Indigenous groups.
What You Can Look Forward To:
- Great food and riveting game entertainment
- Sponsored activations and fan giveaways
- Professional basketball featuring players from the NBA G League,Team Canada and top international pro leagues
- Game activations on the concourse and entertainment that showcases Indigenous artistry and celebrates its history
DAKOTA BEAR PERFORMANCE
Don't miss a half-time musical performance from local Indigenous hip-hop artist, Dakota Bear.
VENDOR MARKET
Shop a vendor market featuring local Indigenous-owned businesses and artisanal goods, located inside LEC Banquet Hall. Game ticket required.
Featured vendors: @bellacreebeads, @endlessrodeovintage, @rezcandyshoppe, @sisters_sage, @decolonialclothing, @atobball
PRE-GAME BUFFET
Enjoy a pre-game buffet served in the Langley Events Centre Banquet Hall. Service begins 90 minutes before tip-off.
Doors and service open 90 minutes before tip-off. $25 per person at the buffet for the first 30 minutes after doors open, $30 per person for the final 60 minutes before tip-off.
Buffet is first-come, first-served, and is subject to change without notice.
PRE-GAME BUFFET - JUNE 22, 2024
Indigenous Celebration Game
Bannock
Hearty wild Greens
Kale Caesar
Bison Stew
Confit garlic and sage Potatoes and yams
Steamed Seasonal Vegetable
Chicken Ballotine
Smoked Maple Glazed Salmon
Assorted Dessert and Sliced Fruits
BUCKETS WITH BERRY
The first 100 youth ages 13 and under are invited to line up post-game at the base of section A where there will be a line on the floor to take a free throw with our mascot, Berry the Bandit.
All participants receive a "Russet Thick-Cut Fries" coupon from A&W Canada. Participation is first-come, first-served and is free of charge.
AUTOGRAPHS
Following each Vancouver Bandits home game, select players from the Bandits will be available for a meet-and-greet and autograph session.
The autograph session is free of charge and will commence outside of the Banquet Hall at the top of Section A. The session will begin no later than 30 minutes after the final buzzer has sounded.
GAME DAY PRESENTER
Please complete the form below to register your interest in tickets for this game and a Bandits sales and service team member will reach out with further information.