BC Place

FIFA official name: Vancouver Stadium

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada54,500 seats7 matchesHosts Round of 32 + Round of 16

Match Schedule

All times are local stadium time (America/Vancouver). Some late-night matches have a different ET date.

Sat, Jun 13
21:00
local
Group Stage⚠ date note
Thu, Jun 18
15:00
local
Group B
Group Stage
Sun, Jun 21
18:00
local
Group Stage
Wed, Jun 24
12:00
local
Group Stage
Fri, Jun 26
20:00
local
Group Stage
Thu, Jul 2
20:00
local
Group B WinnervsGroup E/F/G/I/J third place
Round of 32
Tue, Jul 7
13:00
local
Winner Match 85vsWinner Match 87
Round of 16

Getting There

LineSkyTrain Expo Line → Main Street–Science World Station (NOT Stadium-Chinatown — closed on match days)
One-way fareCAD $3.25 (contactless tap-to-pay or Compass Card)
Journey time5-10 min on SkyTrain

Stadium Policies

Last verified: April 2026 · Check official FIFA stadium guide

Gates Open
3 hours before kickoff
Bag Policy
FIFA clear bag policy OVERRIDES BC Place's regular Whitecaps policy (stricter during WC)
Clear bag max: 12" x 6" x 12" max (transparent only) · Clutch: Small clutch purse or wallet
Alcohol
Sold at venue
Payment
Cashless venue — card/mobile only
Accessibility
Wheelchair seating
Security Wait
45-75 min for World Cup matches

Bars & Restaurants

Hours and ratings may change. Verify before your visit.

Yaletown

neighborhood
$$$
min walk4.7
Pre-matchUpscalewalkableclosest

Former warehouse district immediately south of BC Place — upscale restaurants, cocktail bars, waterfront patios on Hamilton/Mainland Streets.

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Gastown

neighborhood
$$
min walk4.8
Pre-matchhistoricwalkable

Historic Vancouver — cobblestone streets, Steam Clock, craft beer bars, independent restaurants on Water Street. 10 min walk from stadium.

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Chinatown

neighborhood
$$
min walk4.6
Pre-matchculturefood

One of North America's largest Chinatowns, adjacent to Main Street–Science World Station. Dim sum, night markets, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden.

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Granville Island Public Market

food_market
$$
min walk4.8
Pre-matchiconicFamily

Vancouver's iconic food market under the bridge. Pre-match food + local BC wine. Short bus or Aquabus (ferry).

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Stanley Park Seawall

park
$
min walk4.9
Familynatureiconic

1000-acre urban park with 10 km seawall. Rent bikes, pre-match walk with ocean views. Take bus 19.

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Where to Stay

Prices are estimates and vary by match day. Match-day surge is common. No hardcoded prices — check Booking.com for current availability.

Budget

Under $200/night (non-match days)

YWCA Hotel Vancouver

0.7 km from stadium

CAD $140-220/night

🚌 Walking distance to stadium

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Mid-range

$150–$300/night

JW Marriott Parq Vancouver

0.2 km from stadium

CAD $320-480/night

🚌 DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO STADIUM via Parq casino complex — closest option

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The Douglas Autograph Collection

0.2 km from stadium

CAD $290-440/night

🚌 Also in Parq complex — walk to stadium

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Hyatt Regency Vancouver

1 km from stadium

CAD $280-420/night

🚌 Downtown, walk or SkyTrain to stadium

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Luxury

$350+/night

Fairmont Pacific Rim

1.5 km from stadium

CAD $620-950/night

🚌 Downtown waterfront flagship luxury

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Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver

1.5 km from stadium

CAD $580-880/night

🚌 Downtown luxury tower

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Fairmont Waterfront

2 km from stadium

CAD $520-780/night

🚌 Harbour-front luxury, Canada Line access

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