A city built for this moment
Mountains, ocean, and the beautiful game
Vancouver is unlike any other World Cup host. Snow-capped peaks, Pacific coastline, and one of North America's most walkable city centres — all within minutes of BC Place.
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Official Fan Festival at the PNE
25,000 fans. Big screens. June 11 – July 19.
Fan zone guide →
BC Place — inside the stadium
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Full schedule →Six neighbourhoods worth knowing
Each one has a different character. Here's how to read the city.
Gastown
Cobblestone streets, the iconic steam clock, and the city's best craft beer bars. The natural home base for the first post-match drink.
The Seawall
A 28km oceanfront promenade with mountains at every turn. Rent a bike, walk at sunset, or just stand there feeling fortunate.
Yaletown
Converted warehouse district with upscale patios and cocktail bars. The neighbourhood for a proper pre-match dinner reservation.
Granville Island
Vancouver's unmissable public market — local cheeses, fresh sushi, artisan bread. A perfect morning before a late kick-off.
Stanley Park
400 hectares of old-growth forest steps from downtown. The seawall loop, totem poles, and views straight across the water.
Whistler
2 hours north on the Sea-to-Sky highway — one of the great drives in Canada. Mountain biking, glacier trails, and a village that lives to host.
Everything you need to plan your trip
Transit, weather, money, connectivity, and stadium logistics — all the practical information, none of the filler.
Your team's Vancouver guide
Country-specific guides with eSIM picks, tips for first-time visitors to Canada, and everything your squad needs to know.
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Don't forget your data plan
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