Vancouver's Independent World Cup Guide
EN ES PT AR 中文
VANCOUVER · BC PLACE · 7 MATCHES

The World Cup Is Here

From June 13 to July 7, 2026, BC Place hosts 7 World Cup matches. Predict winners, compare hotels, get connected, and watch free. Your independent Vancouver guide.

Next Match · Tournament Opener
00 Days
00 Hours
00 Mins
00 Secs
🇲🇽 Mexico vs South Africa 🇿🇦 · Group A · Thu Jun 11 · 12:00 PM
Matchday Schedule Predict & Win Explore Vancouver Events Guides Surrey Guide Hotels Transit Fan Guides Partners Free Kit Penalty Game ⚽

Vancouver Match Dates

BC Place hosts 7 matches from June 13 to July 7, 2026. Vancouver is Canada's World Cup home.

GROUP STAGE
🇦🇺 Australia
Saturday, Jun 13, 2026 Group D · Match Day 6 · 9:00 PM PT
🇹🇷 Türkiye
21d Bet this match →
Fan guides: 🇦🇺 Aus · 🇹🇷 Türkiye
🇨🇦 Canada
Thursday, Jun 18, 2026 Group B · Match Day 27 · 3:00 PM PT
🇶🇦 Qatar
26d Bet this match →
Fan guides: 🇨🇦 Canada · 🇶🇦 Qatar
🇳🇿 New Zealand
Sunday, Jun 21, 2026 Group G · Match Day 40 · 6:00 PM PT
🇪🇬 Egypt
29d Bet this match →
Fan guides: 🇳🇿 NZ · 🇪🇬 Egypt
🇨🇦 Canada
Wednesday, Jun 24, 2026 Group B · Match Day 51 · 12:00 PM PT
🇨🇭 Switzerland
32d Bet this match →
Fan guides: 🇨🇦 Canada · 🇨🇭 Switzerland
🇳🇿 New Zealand
Friday, Jun 26, 2026 Group G · Match Day 64 · 8:00 PM PT
🇧🇪 Belgium
34d Bet this match →
Fan guides: 🇳🇿 NZ · 🇧🇪 Belgium
ROUND OF 32
? TBD
Thursday, Jul 2, 2026 Knockout Round · Match Day 85 · 8:00 PM PT
? TBD
40d Bet this match →
ROUND OF 16
? TBD
Tuesday, Jul 7, 2026 Knockout Round · Match Day 96 · 1:00 PM PT
? TBD
45d Bet this match →

PREDICT & WIN

Pick your winners for every Vancouver match. Get a shareable card. Bet the matches you believe in.

3,241 fans predicting

STAY CONNECTED

54,500 fans in one stadium crashes the WiFi every time. Get your eSIM before you land. Works in Canada, USA and Mexico.

Holafly Nomad Saily Airalo
FREE TO PLAY

PENALTY SHOOTOUT

Think you can score past the keeper? One shot. World Cup pressure. See if you've got what it takes.

WHERE TO STAY

From luxury downtown towers to budget Surrey options. All within reach of BC Place.

NO TICKET?

Free viewing at Fan Festival, Canada Soccer House, Granville Street, and Surrey fan zones.

FREE RESOURCE

Match Day Survival Kit

SkyTrain guide, BC Place entry gates, clear bag policy, 5 cheap eats, match day timeline. All on one printable page.

Beyond the Stadium

Explore Vancouver

Turn your World Cup trip into an unforgettable Vancouver experience

Full city guide →
Stanley Park Seawall
Things to Do

Stanley Park, Seawall & More

Free beaches, iconic hikes, Gastown, Granville Island

Explore →
Food
Food & Drink

Food & Drink Near BC Place

Halal, seafood, craft beer, cheap eats under $15

Explore →
Vancouver Neighbourhoods
Neighbourhoods

Vancouver Neighbourhoods

Gastown, Yaletown, Chinatown, Olympic Village

Explore →
Powered by local knowledge · Explore the full city guide →
📍 SURREY LOCALS

Your 3 Free Fan Zones Are Ready

Civic Plaza · Cloverdale Agriplex · South Surrey Athletic Park
Free entry. Running June 11 – July 19, 2026.

Tournament Week

Events in Vancouver

World Cup celebrations across the city, June 11 - July 19

All events →
OFFICIAL EVENT · FREE
11 JUN
— 19 JUL

Fan Festival Vancouver

Hastings Park · Free entry

Get details →
Fan Festival
OFFICIAL EVENT · FREE
11 JUN
— 20 JUL

Granville Street Pedestrian Zone

Downtown Vancouver · Free

Get details →
Granville Street
OFFICIAL EVENT · FREE
11 JUN
— 7 JUL

Canada Soccer House

The Shipyards, North Vancouver

Get details →
Canada Soccer House
SURREY · FREE
11 JUN
— 19 JUL

Surrey Fan Zones

Civic Plaza · Cloverdale · South Surrey

Learn more →
Surrey Fan Zones
PAID · EXHIBITION
15 MAY
— 7 SEP

Soccer & Technology

Science World Vancouver

Visit site →
Science World Vancouver
PAID · $5 ENTRY
24 APR
— 20 SEP

Richmond Night Market

Richmond, BC · 20 min from downtown

Visit site →
Richmond Night Market
See all World Cup events in Vancouver →
World Cup 2026 · Vancouver · BC Place
WE ARE
26
June 13 - July 7, 2026

Places to Stay for all your needs

Budget · Surrey · Burnaby

Best value stays near BC Place

Surrey and Burnaby offer the best rates during the tournament. 20-40 min SkyTrain to BC Place.

Browse budget options →
Budget hotel
Downtown Vancouver skyline
Downtown · Yaletown

Walking distance to BC Place

10-20 min walk. Expect $400-1,700/night on match days. Book refundable rates now.

Browse downtown →
Luxury · Waterfront

World-class hotels in Vancouver

Fairmont Pacific Rim, JW Marriott, Rosewood Hotel Georgia. The best addresses in the city.

Browse luxury →
Luxury hotel
Browse all Vancouver hotels →
7
Matches at BC Place
54,500
Stadium Capacity
Jun 13
First Vancouver Match
Free
Fan Festival Entry