Watch the 2025 INDOCHINO U SPORTS Women’s and Men’s Final 8 Basketball Championships presented by Victory Creative at UBC
UBC's Point Grey campus is hosting the 2025 INDOCHINO U Sports Women's and Men's Final 8 Basketball Championships from March 13th to 16th. Here's how to catch the action, where to eat nearby, and tips for other must-do sports attractions in Vancouver.
All About the 2025 INDOCHINO U SPORTS Women’s and Men’s Final 8 Basketball Championships, presented by Victory Creative
Each year Canadian university basketball teams compete in the INDOCHINO U SPORTS Women’s and Men’s Final 8 Basketball Championships. The men's tournament dates back to 1963, while the women's tournament began in 1972. However, this year is the first time a single university will host both tournaments simultaneously.
To become one of the Final 8 teams to qualify for the tournament, university basketball teams can automatically qualify as winners of one of the four geographic conferences. The runners-up from the Canada West and OUA (Ontario University Athletics) conferences also qualify. The final two spots go to the host team (in this case UBC), and an at-large berth.
The tournament uses a single elimination format with teams trying to advance from the quarterfinal games on March 13th, to the semi-finals on the 14th and 15th, and the men's and women's gold medal games on the 16th. Consolation and bronze medal games will also be played on March 14th, 15th, and 16th to determine men's and women's team placing.
How to Catch the Games
The 2025 INDOCHINO U SPORTS Women’s and Men’s Final 8 Basketball Championships, presented by Victory Creative will be held at Thunderbird Arena at Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre and War Memorial Gymnasium on UBC's Point Grey campus.
Purchase tickets online through Ticketmaster. You may also be able to buy tickets at the door if unsold seats remain. Each ticket gives you access to a session of two games played back to back in the same venue.
War Memorial Gym is located near the University Boulevard entrance to UBC. This historic building dates back to 1951 and was built to honour students who died during the two World Wars. It is next to the UBC bus loop, so it's easy to take transit to the games. If you plan to drive, the closest parking is in North Parkade.
Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre is at the south end of UBC's Point Grey Campus, a 15-minute walk from War Memorial Gym and the bus loop. If you're arriving by transit you can walk from the UBC bus loop or take the 25 bus which stops outside the Sports Centre. The closest parking is at Thunderbird Parkade.
Where to Eat Nearby
If you're looking for a meal between games, you have lots of dining options on UBC Campus and in the nearby West Point Grey neighbourhood.
Jamjar Canteen on University Boulevard is right next to War Memorial Gym. This counter-service restaurant makes Lebanese wraps and bowls. People rave about their cauliflower. For a sit-down meal, Brown's Crafthouse is just down the block from Jamjar Canteen. It's a great place for burgers or rice bowls served with one of the many local craft beers on tap.
If you want to head off campus, you'll find lots of restaurants a few minutes away on West 10th Avenue. If you're craving comfort food, head to Burgoo. They specialize in rib-sticking stews, mac and cheese, and sandwiches. Or try Rice Burger, which serves burgers with Asian-fusion flair. Menu offerings include a spicy chicken katsu burger, Spam musubi burger, prawn tempura burger, and more.
More Sports Attractions in Vancouver
If you're looking to attend more fun sporting events while you're in Vancouver, you're in luck. The Vancouver Canucks have home games at Rogers Arena on March 11th against the Montreal Canadiens, March 15th against the Chicago Blackhawks, March 16 against the Utah Hockey Club and March 18 against the Winnipeg Jets.
You can also catch a Vancouver Whitecaps FC soccer game at BC Place on March 8th versus Montreal or March 22nd versus Chicago.
Don't miss the BC Sports Hall of Fame at BC Place. The interactive exhibits let you take a photo on the 2010 Olympic podium, test your sprinting skills, try the climbing wall, and more. You can also explore exhibits that celebrate the history of sports in British Columbia.
If you're just looking to watch sports with a crowd, Vancouver's sports bars will not disappoint. The Shark Club in downtown Vancouver has been open since 1993 and is just a few blocks from BC Place Stadium and Rogers Area. Or head to Score on Davie in the West End. They are known for signature Caesar cocktails with over-the-top garnishes like sliders, chicken wings and onion rings. Their TVs are always tuned to the latest games.