Q. What is the Canadian Elite Basketball League?

The CEBL Winnipeg Sea Bears are one of 10 teams located in six provinces that compete in Canada’s largest pro sports league. It is basketball’s version of the Canadian Football League, playing one tier below the NBA. Nine players have moved on to play in the NBA after first playing in the CEBL, and 28 CEBL players were in NBA G League training camps this past October.

The CEBL is the only pro league in Canada affiliated with FIBA, the world governing body for basketball, and Canada Basketball, and has relationships with the NBA, NBA G League, top international pro leagues, and blue-chip sponsors. The CEBL is the only FIBA league in North America and is among the best of the 200 pro basketball leagues operating around the world. There are more than 400 Canadians playing professional basketball around the world, and each summer about 100 of the best ones play in the CEBL.
 

A league created by Canadians for Canadians, the CEBL has the highest percentage of Canadian players of any pro league in the country with 71 percent of its current team rosters being Canadian. Players bring experience from the NBA, NBA G League, top international leagues, the Canadian National team program, and top NCAA programs as well as U Sports. After or before playing during the traditional fall-winter basketball season, players and coaches further develop their skills during the May-August CEBL season.
 

Q. Who are the Winnipeg Sea Bears?

The Sea Bears are the newest CEBL’s franchise, launching on November 30, 2022. They will begin playing at Canada Life Centre for the 2023 season. Learn more by visiting www.seabears.ca

Q. What is a Sea Bears game like?

The Canadian Elite Basketball League is a new basketball experience providing edge-of-your-seat excitement! With high end talent playing just one level below the NBA, the CEBL features former and future NBA players, as well as players from the NBA G League, Canadian National Team program, top international pro leagues, and from major NCAA and U Sports programs. It’s the only FIBA affiliated league in North America, with slight rules variations that make the pace of play faster and the games shorter (less than two hours in duration). The CEBL was the first league in the world to fully adopt the exciting Elam Ending, now called the “Target Score” which is being incorporated into NBA G League games for the first time.
 

Q. When does the Sea Bears’ CEBL season tip off?
The 2023 regular season schedule will be announced mid-winter. The season tips off in late-May following an eight-day training camp. The regular season ends around the first week of August with single-game knockout playoff rounds to follow. The 2023 Championship Weekend is slated for mid-August at Langley Events Centre, home of the Vancouver Bandits.

Q. Where do the Winnipeg Sea Bears play?

We’re excited to call the Canada Life Centre our new home - a 5,000 venue that puts fans into the action and includes courtside seats, table seating, and comfortable bowl seats that have backs on them to help provide an exceptional basketball experience! The Canada Life Centre is easy to reach from all areas of the city and is located downtown, in the heart of Winnipeg.

Q. Where can fans get tickets?

Visit www.seabears.ca  for ticketing information and to get in the game!

Q. What’s included in a season ticket package?

The 2023 season ticket package will include ten regular season games plus one playoff game. In addition to receiving a 20 percent discount on single game ticket prices, season ticketholders may choose to take advantage of paying for their tickets in installments. They will also receive a 15 percent discount on Sea Bears merchandise, can exchange tickets for a future game to ensure that no tickets go unused, and will have the assistance of a dedicated fan experience representative just a phone call away.

Q. How much do tickets cost?

Tickets start as low as $20 when purchased on a full-season basis. Details for pricing plans are still being determined, however options will be available for Season Tickets, Groups, Individual Games, and packs of Vouchers that may be redeemed for tickets to any game. Premium seating options will include courtside seats that put you right in the action and special court level table seating for groups of 4.

Q. If I put down a deposit now on tickets and change my plans later, will I get my money back?

A $50 deposit is non-refundable. It may be however applied to season tickets or group packages.

Q. What’s included with Group Tickets?

Our motto is “Come for the party, stay for the game!”. Group outings create a lasting memory for you and your friends or colleagues. Have a group of 10 or more, or 40 or more that you would like to enjoy a game with? We have discounted pricing and an array of group experiences that can be customized to meet your interests or needs. More information on group ticket options will be available soon!

Q. Are there printed tickets?

Mobile tickets are the only method of entry to Sea Bears games. Simply load your tickets on your mobile phone, scan the barcode at the entrance door, and enjoy the game!

Q. Are there in and out privileges at the Canada Life Centre?

There are no in and out privileges at the Canada Life Centre.

Q. Do children need a ticket?

Children two years old and younger at game day do not require their own ticket for entry. They must sit on a guardian’s lap and not take up a seat. Any child over the age of two must have their own ticket for entry.

Q. Are there accessible seats?

The Canada Life Centre provides accessible seating with the option to purchase an adjacent companion seat at the same price.

Q. Do you allow refunds?

There are no refunds on any ticket(s). Exchange privileges are available exclusively as a benefit to season ticketholders.

Q. Where can I learn more or have other questions answered?

For any additional questions, please email info@seabears.ca