Vancouver officials say areas around BC Place stadium will be strictly limited to ticket holders for Taylor Swift's three Eras Tour shows that begin next week, as they announce preparations for what they say will be one of the biggest event weekends in the city's history.

Vancouver sporting event or concert fans may already be familiar with BC Place's usual bag policy, however, for the three upcoming Taylor Swift Eras Tour shows at the stadium, there is a different bag policy in place (see slide 2).

City officials, transit authorities, police and venue management are teaming up to handle the massive crowd of “Swifties” expected to descend on the city, including many who don’t even have tickets. To keep things under control around the stadium,