Vancouver World Cup Road Closures 2026

If you are planning to drive downtown between June 11 and July 19, you need to read this. The closures are extensive — some last the entire tournament, others only on the 7 match days. Here is the complete list.

Tournament-Long Closures (June 11 – July 19)

These streets are closed for the full 5+ weeks of the tournament:

Granville Street — West Georgia to Davie (5 blocks)

Fully closed to all traffic. Converted into a pedestrian-only zone with live music stages, expanded restaurant patios, art installations, and street vendors. This is the biggest lifestyle change downtown — Granville Street is normally a major bus corridor.

Bus reroutes: Granville Street buses move to Seymour Street and Howe Street with new dedicated bus lanes.

Pacific Boulevard — Smithe Street to Carrall Street

Fully closed. This is the road that runs directly in front of BC Place. It becomes part of the match-day pedestrian infrastructure and "Last Mile" corridor.

Cambie Street Bridge — Northbound Off-Ramp to Pacific Blvd Eastbound

Fully closed. If you normally exit Cambie Bridge and turn east onto Pacific, you will need an alternative route for 5 weeks.

Other Tournament-Long Restrictions

• Smithe Street and Cooperage Way (near Parq Casino): local traffic only
• Griffiths Way and Pat Quinn Way: local traffic only

Match-Day Closures (7 Days Only)

These additional closures apply only on the 7 days that BC Place hosts a match:

| Match Date | Kickoff | |------------|---------| | Sat, June 13 | 9:00 PM | | Thu, June 18 | 3:00 PM | | Sun, June 21 | 6:00 PM | | Wed, June 24 | 12:00 PM | | Fri, June 26 | 8:00 PM | | Thu, July 2 | 8:00 PM | | Tue, July 7 | 1:00 PM |

Full Closures on Match Days

• Pacific Blvd from east of Davie Street to Main Street/Terminal Avenue
• Beatty Street from Smithe to West Georgia
• Expo Boulevard from Smithe to Quebec Street
• Carrall Street from Keefer to Pacific Blvd
• Mainland Street from Davie to Nelson

Partial Closures on Match Days

• Sections of Davie Street, Marinaside Crescent, Robson Street, Cambie Street, and Keefer Street
• Streets near Andy Livingstone Park and the Chinatown area

What This Means For You

If You Live Downtown

• Your building is still accessible. Residents retain home access throughout.
• Businesses remain open — just harder to reach by car.
• Deliveries may be restricted during match-day hours. Plan ahead.

If You Are Visiting

• Do not rent a car for getting around downtown during the tournament. The closures plus 54,500 fans flooding the streets make driving impractical.
• SkyTrain is your best option. It runs every 2 minutes on match days and is not affected by road closures.
• Uber/Lyft will work but expect surge pricing and slow routes on match days. Budget $40–60+ for what is normally a $15 ride.

If You Are Driving to Vancouver

• Park at a suburban SkyTrain station (Metrotown in Burnaby, Bridgeport in Richmond, or King George in Surrey all have park-and-ride lots) and take the train downtown.
• Do not try to park near BC Place on match days. Street parking within the closure zone is suspended.

The Granville Street Pedestrian Zone

This deserves its own section because it will define the downtown atmosphere for 5 weeks.

Five blocks of Granville Street (West Georgia to Davie) become fully car-free. What to expect:

• Live music stages
• Restaurant patios expanding onto the street
• Art installations and selfie spots
• Street vendors and food stalls
• A European fan-zone atmosphere in the middle of downtown

This will be the social hub of the tournament for anyone not at BC Place or the Fan Festival. It operates daily, not just on match days.

Transit Alternatives

| Instead of... | Do this | |---|---| | Driving downtown | SkyTrain (every 2 min on match days) | | Granville Street buses | Catch them on Seymour/Howe instead | | Cambie Bridge to Pacific Blvd | Use the Georgia Viaduct or circle via Quebec Street | | Parking near BC Place | Park at a suburban SkyTrain station | | Uber on match day | Walk or take the SkyTrain — it will be faster |