About this venue
Princess Auto Stadium is a modern open-air stadium known for clean, functional design and a grand-event feel the moment you arrive. It’s a flagship venue for major game nights and large-scale entertainment in Winnipeg, with seating layouts that keep the action close and the energy high across the bowl.
Inside, the experience is built for comfort and momentum: wide concourses, clear wayfinding, and sightlines that work well for both sport and concert setups. Visitors typically appreciate the solid event acoustics, the overall seat comfort in most sections, and a strong selection of food and drink stands that make breaks quick and easy.
For the entrance approach, it helps that the stadium sits on the University of Manitoba campus, with nearby parking areas and clearly managed drop-off/pick-up zones on event days. The exact address is 315 Chancellor Matheson Rd, Winnipeg, Canada; for rideshare or a short stop, follow Chancellor Matheson Rd toward the signed gates and designated drop-off points. For broader city transportation and getting around Winnipeg beyond the venue area, refer to the city section further down the page.
About the city
Winnipeg, the capital of Manitoba, stands out as a lively hub of entertainment and events in the heart of Canada. The city blends the energy of major sports nights and concerts with the laid-back feel of the prairies, making it easy for visitors to find a pace that suits them. This mix of urban pulse and approachable nightlife culture makes Winnipeg a great pick for an event trip as well as a short city escape.
Getting in and moving around is supported by practical infrastructure and straightforward connections to key areas. From Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG), reaching downtown is quick, while the city’s public transport system, Winnipeg Transit, serves the main corridors. A standout option is BLUE Rapid Transit via the Southwest Transitway, which helps with transfers and smooth travel across different parts of the city. If you arrive by train, Winnipeg Union Station sits close to the city’s most important spots, making it easy to connect to arenas and stadiums without stress.
If you have time before or after the event, Winnipeg rewards you with walkable highlights and characterful neighbourhoods. Head to The Forks, a favourite gathering place at the rivers’ confluence, or explore the Exchange District with its distinctive architecture and photogenic streets. Along the paths by the Red River and the Assiniboine River, it’s easy to “reset” before heading into a venue, and downtown offers enough cafés and restaurants to round out the experience without rushing.
