Where Was 'Off Campus' Filmed? Briar U Locations, Revealed
Is Briar U a real college? Find out where 'Off Campus' was filmed in Vancouver, explore the real campus locations, and discover its 'Riverdale' connection.
www.elitedaily.comHere’s the latest overview of where the Prime Video series Off Campus was filmed.
Key filming locations
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada: Primary production base with many exterior and campus sequences shot here. This is repeatedly cited as the main real-world location for Briar U in the show.[1][2][4]
- University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver: Doubled as Briar University for many campus scenes, including exteriors around the main campus areas and specific spots like the Martha Piper Plaza area during production.[2][3]
- Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre (UBC), Vancouver: Used for hockey sequences and related scenes inside the arena.[3][2]
- Various Vancouver area sites and studios: Additional shooting around Greater Vancouver contributed to other interiors and resource needs for the production.[4][1]
Season-specific notes
- Season 1 was filmed from June to October 2025 in Vancouver, under the working title “Lillian Way,” with UBC serving as Briar U and the Thunderbird Sports Centre hosting hockey scenes.[4]
- Reports and fan-focused outlets have continued to list Vancouver-area locations for subsequent seasons, with ongoing production activity anticipated in 2026 for Season 2 in similar settings.[7][9]
What to watch for
- If you’re visiting filming sites, you can expect campus visuals to largely reflect UBC’s architecture and campus layout, given its prominent role as Briar U on screen.[2][3]
- For behind-the-scenes or location changes, keep an eye on production news from Prime Video and local Vancouver entertainment coverage, as shifts between campuses and arenas are common across seasons.[7][4]
Illustrative example
- Briar University’s on-screen setting closely resembles a real Canadian university campus, with UBC serving as the stand-in and the Thunderbird Sports Centre providing authentic hockey venue footage.[3][2]
Citations
- Locations and primary filming base in Vancouver, BC.[1][4]
- UBC as Briar U campus and specific filming spots (Martha Piper Plaza).[2][3]
- Hockey scenes at Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre.[3][2]
- Season 1 filming timeline and working title.[4]
- Ongoing Vancouver production notes and Season 2 coverage.[9][7]
If you’d like, I can pull more up-to-date specifics (exact streets or studio lots) or map these locations relative to a current Miami-area traveler’s itinerary.