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Rogers Arena: What to know about this Vancouver sports and entertainment venue

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Rogers Arena is a multi-use facility opened in 1995 as General Motors Place , a.k.a . the Garage.

Since its opening, it’s become an entertainment hub in Vancouver , hosting both major professional sports franchises as well as live entertainment events.

The Vancouver venue can fit 18,910 fans for sporting events and 19,000 for concerts.

Canada won gold times at the 2010 Winter Olympic hockey tournaments.

Fans rioted in the 2011 Stanley Cup Finals after the team failed to carry the series and lost.

President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Clinton brought their An Evening with Bill and Hilary arena tour to Vancouver .

Michael Bublé will host the 47th Juno Awards in 2025 .