Located in the heart of Metro Vancouver, Surrey, British Columbia is quickly emerging as one of Western Canada’s most compelling destinations for sport events of all sizes.
With purpose-built facilities, accessible transportation connections and dedicated event support through Sport Surrey, the city offers organizers the infrastructure and expertise needed to deliver successful tournaments, championships and multi-day competitions.
Surrey’s location within Canada’s third-largest metropolitan region provides convenient access for both domestic and international teams. Just minutes from Vancouver and within easy reach of major highways, airports and public transit, the city offers a strategic base for sport events that require strong transportation connectivity and nearby accommodations.
At the same time, Surrey delivers a value advantage compared to many neighboring host cities, allowing organizers to stretch event budgets while still providing athletes and spectators with a memorable experience.
A key advantage for event planners is Surrey’s diverse inventory of sport facilities designed to support competitive events. The city’s aquatic infrastructure includes two FINA-standard 50-meter competition pools capable of hosting regional, provincial and national swim meets.
Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre features a 10-lane Olympic-size competition pool with dive towers and spectator seating, while Guildford Aquatic Centre provides an eight-lane 50-meter pool suitable for swim and water polo competitions.
For field-based sports, Surrey offers extensive turf and grass field inventory across multiple complexes that can accommodate large tournaments and championship events.
Newton Athletic Park alone features 11 fields and has hosted the Canada Soccer National Championships multiple times in recent years, including in 2022, 2024 and again in 2026. The city’s facilities regularly support soccer competitions, training camps and multi-field tournaments requiring high-quality surfaces and reliable scheduling capacity.
Surrey also continues to invest in major sport infrastructure. The recently completed Bear Creek Stadium, a $27 million facility, features seating for 2,200 spectators with capacity for additional seating for larger events.
Designed to support high-level competitions, the stadium includes Class 2 certification, integrated ticketing and concessions, meeting rooms for event operations and accessible infrastructure including an outdoor elevator.
One of Surrey’s most distinctive assets is Softball City, a championship-caliber complex that has hosted international competitions and continues to attract major fastpitch and softball events. With multiple diamonds, spectator seating and a proven history of hosting large tournaments, Softball City remains a cornerstone of the city’s sport tourism strategy.
Beyond individual facilities, Surrey’s ability to cluster venues within close proximity makes it particularly attractive for multi-site events. Organizers benefit from efficient transportation logistics, convenient hotel access and centralized event operations that simplify the planning process for both teams and staff.
Sport Surrey, the City of Surrey’s dedicated sport tourism program, plays a central role in supporting event organizers from initial inquiry through event delivery. The team works closely with rights holders, governing bodies and tournament directors to match events with the right venues, coordinate logistics and ensure that each event leaves a positive and lasting impression.
Another major advantage for organizers is the opportunity to tap into Surrey’s Sport Tourism Grant Program. With $500,000 in available annual funding, the program helps attract and support events that generate meaningful economic impact for the community. The funding can assist organizers in offsetting hosting costs and strengthening event bids, making Surrey an increasingly attractive option for both new and returning competitions.
Surrey is particularly well positioned for events in sports such as softball, curling, soccer, aquatics, ultimate and para-sport competitions, thanks to the city’s mix of specialized facilities and adaptable event spaces. Combined with year-round hosting capacity and strong municipal support, Surrey continues to grow its reputation as a reliable and welcoming host for sport events.
As sport organizations continue to look for destinations that balance facility quality, accessibility and affordability, Surrey stands out as a city ready to deliver.
To learn more about hosting opportunities, available facilities and sport tourism grant funding, visit SportSurrey.com or connect with the Sport Surrey team to start planning your next event.
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