Vancouver (BC Place / "BC Place Vancouver")

Vancouver will host seven matches: five group‑stage games, one Round of 32, and one Round of 16, with Canada's second and third group matches set here on June 18 and June 24.

Official match dates & FIFA match numbers (BC Place Vancouver):

• Sat, June 13 — Match 6
• Thu, June 18 — Match 27 (Canada)
• Sun, June 21 — Match 40
• Wed, June 24 — Match 51 (Canada)
• Fri, June 26 — Match 64
• Thu, July 2 — Match 85 (Round of 32)
• Tue, July 7 — Match 96 (Round of 16)

Venue: BC Place, in downtown Vancouver, with a retractable roof—perfect for evening kickoffs and Pacific weather; FIFA tournament capacity ~54,000.

Bag policy (be security‑smart):

Allowed: clear plastic bags ≤ 12″×12″×6″; small clutches ≤ 6.5″×8.5″.

Bag check: available on‑site (first‑come, $10 per item).

1) SkyTrain (recommended)

Expo Line: Stadium–Chinatown Station is steps from BC Place.

Canada Line: Yaletown–Roundhouse Station is a ~10‑minute walk along Pacific Blvd.

Tap‑to‑pay and Compass Card both work; event service typically scales up on big days.

2) Walking & bikes

Many downtown hotels are walkable to BC Place; bike share stations cluster nearby—nice for sunny days.

3) Driving & parking

Downtown parking is limited/pricey—use transit unless you have a prepaid spot.

Vancouver International (YVR) → Downtown: Canada Line SkyTrain reaches downtown in under 30 minutes; the YVR AddFare applies when starting at the airport.

Canada Line first/last trains and station list available via operator resources if you're landing late.

Vancouver's official FIFA Fan Festival™ will be at Hastings Park / PNE, anchored by the new 10,000‑seat amphitheatre with massive screens, live shows, food, and family zones—running June 11–July 19, 2026.

Base in Downtown/Yaletown for bars and walkable SkyTrain links (Expo & Canada Lines).

Pre‑match: craft beers in Gastown → Stadium–Chinatown in minutes.

Off‑days: Fan Fest at PNE, loop the Seawall, Granville Island market, sunset at English Bay.

Stay near SkyTrain for stroller‑friendly access; lines are elevator‑equipped and tap‑to‑pay friendly.

Pack layers: June/July often means sunny afternoons with cool evenings; showers possible.

Fan Festival offers lawns, food courts, and programming—a great half‑day between matches.

Tickets & hospitality

Vancouver is assigned seven dates (two featuring Canada). Tickets are sold through FIFA's portals after draw confirmations; keep an eye on the Host City site for local activations.

Match‑day transport recap

• Best bet: SkyTrain (Expo → Stadium–Chinatown; Canada → Yaletown–Roundhouse).
• Airport rail: Canada Line under 30 minutes to/from YVR.

The final 10 words on bags

Clear 12×12×6; clutch 6.5×8.5; $10 bag check on‑site.

A) Singles — "SkyTrain to the Lair, skyline after" (4 days)

• Day 1: YVR → Canada Line to downtown; cocktail bars in Yaletown.
• Day 2 (Group match): Stadium–Chinatown station; post‑match stroll on the Seawall.
• Day 3: Fan Festival (PNE); Stanley Park loop; sunset at English Bay.
• Day 4: Brunch in Gastown → Canada Line back to YVR.

B) Families — "Roof when you need it" (4 days)

• Day 1: Check‑in near Canada/Expo Lines; scout accessible entries.
• Day 2 (Match): Arrive early; roof keeps things comfy even if it sprinkles.
• Day 3: Capilano or Grouse morning → Fan Festival afternoon at PNE.
• Day 4: Granville Island snacks → Canada Line to YVR (under 30 minutes).

June 13 (M6) · June 18 (M27, Canada) · June 21 (M40) · June 24 (M51, Canada) · June 26 (M64) · July 2 (M85, Round of 32) · July 7 (M96, Round of 16).