Vancouver.
BC Place
Opened 1983, BC Place is the largest stadium in Western Canada. Home of the BC Lions (CFL) and Vancouver Whitecaps FC (MLS). Features a retractable roof. Hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics opening and closing ceremonies. Temporarily renamed Vancouver Stadium during the 2026 World Cup per FIFA commercial naming policy.
- Airport
- 40MIN
- Downtown
- 10MIN
- Capacity
- 55K
- Matches
- 7
Last mile to the gate
Walk
8-min walk from Main Street-Science World Station
Walk west along Terminal Avenue from Main Street-Science World Station to BC Place. Avoid Stadium-Chinatown Station on match days -- TransLink explicitly recommends Main Street-Science World for pedestrian flow.
Shuttle
SkyTrain extended service until 1 hour later on match nights
TransLink extends SkyTrain service on all lines by 1 hour on World Cup match nights. No last-train concerns for evening matches.
Rideshare
Rideshare drop-off: Terry Fox Way / Expo Boulevard
Designated rideshare zones on Terry Fox Way and Expo Boulevard adjacent to BC Place. Post-match the SkyTrain is fast and frequent -- rideshare surge is rarely worth it.
Downtown to stadium
Expo or Millennium Line SkyTrain
SkyTrain Expo or Millennium Line: Burrard/Granville to Main Street-Science World Station
Expo or Millennium Line SkyTrain
SkyTrain Expo or Millennium Line: Burrard/Granville to Main Street-Science World Station
- 01 Rail From downtown Vancouver, board the Expo or Millennium Line SkyTrain heading east. Trains run every 2 minutes at downtown stations during match times. Extended service operates 1 hour later on match nights. 10 min
- 02 Walk Exit at Main Street-Science World Station (NOT Stadium-Chinatown -- too congested on match days per TransLink guidance). Walk west along Terminal Avenue toward BC Place. 8 min
Airport to stadium
Canada Line SkyTrain
Canada Line: YVR Airport to Waterfront to Expo/Millennium Line to Main Street-Science World Station to BC Place
Canada Line SkyTrain
Canada Line: YVR Airport to Waterfront to Expo/Millennium Line to Main Street-Science World Station to BC Place
- 01 Rail From Vancouver International Airport (YVR), board the Canada Line SkyTrain at YVR Airport Station (connected to both terminals). Trains run every 5-7 minutes. Fare is C$5.25 from the airport zone (use Compass Card or tap contactless). 25 min
- 02 Rail Transfer at Waterfront Station or any downtown station to the Expo or Millennium Line heading east toward Main Street-Science World. The transfer is free within the fare zone. 10 min
- 03 Walk Exit at Main Street-Science World Station. Walk west along Terminal Avenue to BC Place -- the retractable-roof stadium is visible from the station. NOTE: Do NOT use Stadium-Chinatown Station on match days -- TransLink advises this station becomes severely congested. Main Street-Science World gives a clearer walking route. 8 min
Intercity connections
Fixtures at BC Place
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New Zealand vs Egypt
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Winner Group B vs Third place
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Winner Match 85 vs Winner Match 87
Weather during the tournament
Highs 68-76°F · Lows 52-58°F
- Humidity
- Moderate (60-70%)
- Rainfall
- June still has some rainy days (~8-10). July is drier (~4-5 rain days). Occasional overcast mornings clear by afternoon.
Vancouver is one of the most temperate venues in the tournament. BC Place has a retractable roof -- it will likely be closed for summer matches, making the stadium comfortable regardless of weather. Bring a light waterproof layer for walking to and from the SkyTrain in June, just in case. Evenings are reliably cool.