Transit Guide · World Cup 2026
Getting to BC Place
SkyTrain routes, road closures, parking, and day-of instructions. One answer above all: take the train.
SkyTrain routes, road closures, parking, and day-of instructions. One answer above all: take the train.
Four journeys, one destination. Find your starting point and follow the steps.
Direction: Waterfront. First train usually 6am on match days.
Guildford, Newton, Edmonds, 22nd St, Scott Road, South Station, Gateway, Surrey Central, Columbia, Scott Road (express), Royal Oak, Metrotown
Follow signs for BC Place. North exit leads directly to stadium.
5 minutes north. Cross False Creek pedestrian bridge if coming from east.
1 km walk from Yaletown hotels. 2 stops to Stadium-Chinatown.
BC Place is only 1-2 km walk from downtown. Cross Granville Bridge heading west.
Depends on which Burnaby hotel. Metrotown is a hub.
Converge toward Stadium-Chinatown.
Heads north toward Waterfront Station.
Red Line heading toward Expo 86 Station or stadium.
SkyTrain's contactless payment card. Buy before match day. Lines are long at the station.
King George Boulevard (Surrey), Granville Street, and BC Place approaches will have restrictions 2-3 hours before and after matches. Impact: driving takes 2x longer. Use SkyTrain instead.
Partial closure south of Granville Bridge. Pedestrian priority.
Cambie St and Expo Blvd have restricted access.
Potential delays when 50,000+ heading to stadium.
Recommendation: Don't drive. Take SkyTrain. Saves stress and money.