The new Winnipeg Blue Bombers stadium is almost a full year away from completion, but fans can check it out now online in a virtual view.

"The virtual venue is an online animation that gives a 360-degree view from any location within the new stadium," said Jeff Thompson of the Winnipeg Football Club.

The virtual view is available on the team's website and isn't just to whet fans' appetite for the new venue. It's also a tool they'll use in the multi-step process of buying season tickets.

Starting in November, current season ticket holders, beginning with those who have been ticket holders for the longest period, will be allowed to select their seats before anyone else.

At first, they'll only be able to replace their existing tickets. If you have two season tickets in the current stadium, you'll be eligible to get two season tickets for the new stadium.

"People who have season tickets already should get first crack," said Wayne Skrynyk, a Bomber fan who doesn't have season tickets.

After they have replaced their existing seats, current season ticket holders will be able to buy additional seats before the general public is given a chance to buy.

"I don't think that's fair," added Skrynyk.

It's theoretically possible that all season tickets will be sold out before going up for grabs to the general public in April.

"We would love that if they could - that would be great," said Jeff Thompson.

Some other fans said they would also love to see a full house at every game.

"The other teams won't know what hit (them) because it can get pretty loud," said Theresa Zacharias, a season ticket holder.

It's tough to predict what the real chances of a season tickets sellout are at this early stage. The new stadium will have 33,000 seats, while there are only 21,000 season ticket holders for the existing stadium.

The Bombers also said they'll set aside a number of game-day tickets for the general public.

The Bombers said they're going to try to keep tickets affordable, with some single-game tickets going for less than $18.

Season tickets, meanwhile, range in price from $196.95 to $1,546.

- with a report from CTV's Jon Hendricks