This is it. Canada is hosting the World Cup and Vancouver gets TWO Canada group stage matches. This is a once-in-a-generation moment. Here is how to make the most of it.

Canada's Vancouver Matches

• Canada vs Qatar — June 18, 3:00 PM PT at BC Place (Group B)
• Switzerland vs Canada — June 24, 12:00 PM PT at BC Place (Group B)

Canada's other group match is in Toronto (the opener). But Vancouver gets the two crucial home matches that will likely determine whether Canada advances.

Getting Tickets

If you do not already have tickets, your options:

1. FIFA Official Resale Platform — The only legitimate resale option. Check FIFA.com/tickets. Prices will fluctuate.
2. Last-minute release — FIFA sometimes releases additional tickets 2-4 weeks before matches. Follow FIFA's official channels.
3. Do NOT buy from scalpers, Craigslist, or random websites. Tickets are digital-only via the FIFA app. Paper tickets do not exist. Screenshots are scams.

⚠️ Read our scam warning guide before buying from any unofficial source.

If You Don't Have Tickets

You absolutely can still have an incredible match-day experience:

• FIFA Fan Festival at Hastings Park — Free entry, 25,000 capacity, giant screens, live music, food and beer. This is where the party is.
• Granville Street Pedestrian Zone — 5 blocks closed to traffic. Bars, outdoor screens, fan culture. This will be ELECTRIC for Canada matches.
• The Pint (Granville St) — The unofficial Canadian supporter bar. Multiple floors, dozens of screens. Arrive 3 hours early for Canada matches or you will not get in.
• The Cambie — Cheap, close to BC Place, packed atmosphere.

Full details in our watch without tickets guide.

Canadian Supporter Culture

• The Voyageurs are Canada's official supporters group. Check their social media for organized supporter sections, tifo, and march-to-the-match events.
• Wear red. All red. The sea of red at BC Place will be one of the defining images of this World Cup.
• Learn the chants. "Oh Canada" will echo around BC Place. Bring your voice.

Pre-Match Bar Guide

For the June 18 match (3:00 PM kickoff):

• Hit a sports bar by noon. Lunch + drinks + pre-match atmosphere.
• The Pint, Shark Club, and The Cambie will all be packed 2+ hours before.

For the June 24 match (12:00 PM kickoff):

• This is brunch time. Eat breakfast, head to the bars by 10:00 AM.
• Expect every bar near BC Place to be at capacity by 11:00 AM.

See our full bar guide.

Getting to BC Place

• SkyTrain to Stadium-Chinatown — The only way to go on match days. Trains every 2-3 minutes.
• Do NOT drive. Streets around BC Place close on match days.
• Walk if you are staying downtown. Most hotels are 10-20 minutes on foot.

Full details in our transit guide.

Match Day Essentials

• Clear bag policy — No backpacks. Clear bags only.
• Best restaurants near BC Place — Pre and post-match dining.
• Best bars near BC Place — Pre-game drinks.
• Road closures — Know which streets are closed.

The Moment

Canada has waited decades for this. A home World Cup. Two group matches in Vancouver. Whatever happens on the pitch, being part of this crowd — whether inside BC Place or outside on Granville Street — is something you will remember forever.

Wear red. Be loud. Allez les Rouges.