The Bandits are merging the excitement of Canadian professional basketball with the vibrancy of South Asian culture. Our first-ever South Asian Heritage Game takes place on Saturday, June 1 at 7:30 PM when the Bandits host the Calgary Surge in a rematch of the 2023 Western Conference Final.
Fans can look forward to the debut of our specialty jersey and logo along with a pre-game and half-time performance from world-renowned Punjabi music artist Sharry Mann.
Vancouver Bandits vs. Calgary Surge
South Asian Heritage Game
Saturday, June 1 2024 @ Langley Events Centre
Doors Open 6:00 PM PT, Tip-off: 7:30 PM PT
SHARRY MANN PERFORMANCE
A world-renowned artist famous for his appearances and chart-topping hits in Punjabi music and film, Sharry Mann has amassed hundreds of millions of plays on YouTube and Spotify. Be there for two great performances pre-game and at half-time.
SPECIALTY JERSEY
The Vancouver Bandits will debut a special logo and alternate jersey, designed by local artist Sandeep Johal, and is inspired by South Asian artistic traditions and design techniques.
Click below to pre-order your jersey. Youth and adult sizes available, while supplies last.
CANADIAN BLOOD SERVICES
Visit Canadian Blood Services pre-game for your chance to enter to win great swag items courtesy of a prize wheel and fun games.
Canadian Blood Services kindly invites fans to visit its booth where they are invited to be part of an easy process for joining Canada's stem cell registry. Joining the stem cell registry is commitment-free and can help save lives. Visit Canadian Blood Services FAQ page to learn more.
BHANGRA DANCE PEFORMANCE
Watch and enjoy the style and energy of a special bhangra dance performance at the game courtesy of Shane E Punjab Arts Club.
PRE-GAME BUFFET
Enjoy a pre-game buffet served in the Langley Events Centre Banquet Hall. Service begins 90 minutes before tip-off.
$30 per person, Early Bird Rate (First 30 minutes of service) - $25
Buffet is first-come, first-served, and is subject to change without notice.
BANDITS DANCE CREW
Catch the Bandits Dance Crew featuring Berry the Bandit as they bring flair to game days at LEC with can't-miss dance performances, fan interactions and tossing t-shirts into the crowd.
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 PRESENTERS
