BC Place has strict rules about what you can bring in. Break them and you are walking back to your hotel while the match starts without you. Here is the complete list.

What You MUST Bring

1. Your ticket (digital or printed) Have it on your phone AND screenshot it. Stadium Wi-Fi will be crushed with 40,000 people. Do not rely on loading it live.

2. A clear bag BC Place enforces a strict clear bag policy. Your only options:

• Clear plastic/vinyl bag, max 12" x 6" x 12"
• Small clutch/purse, max 6.5" x 8.5" (does not need to be clear)
• One-gallon Ziploc bag

3. Government-issued photo ID You may be asked to show ID matching your ticket name. Bring your passport if you are an international visitor.

4. Your Compass Card (loaded) For getting to and from the stadium on SkyTrain. Load at least $10 the night before. Do not count on topping up at the station with 40,000 other fans.

What You SHOULD Bring

5. A phone charger / portable battery You will be taking photos, checking scores, messaging friends, and using maps for 4+ hours. Your battery will die. A small power bank in your clear bag is a lifesaver.

6. Cash (small bills) Some vendors inside and around the stadium are card-only, but street vendors and smaller shops nearby are cash-friendly. $40-60 CAD in small bills is useful.

7. Sunscreen BC Place has a retractable roof that may be open for summer matches. Even if it is closed, you will be walking outside before and after. Vancouver UV in June is strong.

8. A light jacket or hoodie Evening matches (8-9 PM kickoff) will be 12-15 C. Inside the stadium with the roof open it can feel cooler. Tie it around your waist going through security.

9. Earplugs (optional) 40,000 fans in an enclosed dome. It gets LOUD. If you are sensitive to noise or bringing young children, bring earplugs.

10. A water bottle (empty) You can bring an empty plastic water bottle and fill it inside. Water at concession stands is $5+.

What is BANNED

Do not bring any of these. They will be confiscated or you will be denied entry:

• Backpacks of any size (even small ones)
• Purses or bags larger than 6.5" x 8.5" (unless clear)
• Laptops or tablets larger than 12"
• Outside food or drinks (sealed water bottle is sometimes allowed, but not guaranteed)
• Umbrellas
• Selfie sticks or tripods
• Professional cameras (anything with a detachable lens)
• Noisemakers (air horns, vuvuzelas) — FIFA may have specific rules
• Flags on poles — Flags are usually fine, but flag POLES are not. Bring a flag you can hold or drape.
• Weapons (obviously)
• Drones
• Alcohol

What Happens at Security

The security line works like airport security:

1. You approach the checkpoint with your clear bag visible
2. Security does a visual inspection of your bag
3. You walk through a metal detector (or get wanded)
4. Bags that do not comply get turned away — no exceptions

Time estimate: 10-20 minutes when gates first open, 30-45 minutes closer to kickoff.

Pro tip: Enter through Gate C or Gate D on the east side of BC Place. Most fans funnel through Gates A and B on the north side because they are closest to the SkyTrain. The east gates are usually faster.

The 60-Second Checklist

Before you leave your hotel, check:

• [ ] Ticket on phone (and screenshot)
• [ ] Clear bag or small clutch
• [ ] Photo ID / passport
• [ ] Compass Card (loaded)
• [ ] Phone charger
• [ ] Cash ($40-60 in small bills)
• [ ] Sunscreen
• [ ] Light jacket
• [ ] Empty water bottle

That is it. Leave everything else at your hotel.