
Free-Ride Time-Frame>
Tickets are valid up to 3 hours before tip-off, until 2 hours after the game.
Your gameday ticket is your free pass on Niagara Transit.
Take advantage of our partnership with the Niagara River Lions and ride for free on game days. With your valid gameday ticket, you can travel hassle-free to and from the game. Leave the driving and parking stress behind.
Tickets are valid up to 3 hours before tip-off, until 2 hours after the game.
Tickets are valid on all Niagara Transit routes/services, including regional and Microtransit.
The ticket shown must be for the Niagara River Lions game that day. It can be electronic or paper—one ticket per passenger.
Your River Lions ticket is your pass to free transit for much longer than you might think!
Enjoy complimentary rides up to 3 hours before tip-off, during the game, and 2 hours after the final buzzer.
Pre-Game Benefits
No Parking Stress
Say goodbye to circling blocks and pricey parking lots.
Get Dinner
Arrive downtown early and enjoy a pre-game meal at your favourite restaurant.
Out-of-Town Fans
Regional routes, Monday-Saturday, with plenty of time to get to and from the game.
Post-Game Benefits
Celebrate Safely
Enjoy a post-game drink without worrying about driving.
Chat With Other Fans
Share game moments with fellow riders while heading home.
Dodge Surge Pricing
Forget about expensive ride-shares.
Live the River Lions experience from the moment you step on the bus!
Join the fan club on Niagara Transit, where the pre-game hype, instant friendships, and victory celebrations turn every ride into an unforgettable part of game day.
Your River Lions game ticket is your all-access pass to the entire Niagara Transit network on game day! No matter where you're coming from in the Niagara region, you can get to and from the game for free using any Niagara Transit service.
Conventional Bus Routes
Hop on any bus route heading towards downtown St. Catharines.
Microtransit Services
Use Microtransit in participating areas for convenient pick-up and drop-off.
From Niagara Falls: Catch routes 40/45 or 50/55 to downtown St. Catharines.
From Welland: Jump on routes 70/75 to downtown St. Catharines.
Any valid Niagara River Lions home game day ticket, printed or digital, qualifies for free transit. Have your ticket ready when boarding.
All Niagara Transit routes, including regional routes, accept gameday ticket rides, ensuring convenient access to the game for all fans.
The free ride offer begins three hours before tip-off on game days. It continues until 2 hours after the game. Make sure to plan your travel accordingly.
Board any Niagara Transit bus. Present your valid game ticket to the driver. Enjoy your ride to the game! The same applies to getting home after the game.
If you have any additional inquiries, feel free to contact our customer service at 1-833-678-5463. We're here to help you enjoy your game day experience.