It is located west of Vancouver's city limits, and is primarily used for soccer and football by the UBC Thunderbirds.

[3] Later renovations include the replacement of a few original benches with fold-down seating directly below the press box.

[4] Since 2006, the stadium has been used for Australian rules football matches, including the West Coast Challenge tournament, and in 2007 as the venue for Canada's international games against the United States and Japan which drew 2,500 spectators.

A total of five home games were played at Thunderbird Stadium for both the team and the league's inaugural season.

This was due to Women's World Cup soccer being held at the Lions' usual home, BC Place.