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Canada Fans

Your World Cup 2026 Guide to Vancouver

Your Matches in Vancouver

Canada plays 2 group stage matches at BC Place:

🇨🇦 Canada vs Qatar 🇶🇦
Thursday, June 18, 2026 · 3:00 PM PT
= Thursday, June 18, 2026 · 6:00 PM EDT (Montreal / Toronto time)
🇨🇦 Canada vs Switzerland 🇨🇭
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 · 12:00 PM PT
= Wednesday, June 24, 2026 · 3:00 PM EDT (Montreal / Toronto time)

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Getting Here From Canada

eTA & Visas
Canadian citizens do NOT need a visa or eTA to enter Canada (you already live here!). Just bring your valid passport or citizenship card.
Flight Options
From Eastern Canada: Air Canada, WestJet, and regional carriers run direct flights from Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, and Halifax to Vancouver (YVR). ~5–6 hour flight from Toronto.

From Western Canada: Many short-hop connections from Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg. ~2–3 hours from Alberta.

Budget airlines: Check Flair Air and Swoop for affordable cross-country options.
Stay Connected
Coming from another province? You'll want local data in BC. Get an eSIM before you board— BC Hydro WiFi is fine, but BC Place WiFi fails completely during matches (54,500 fans in one stadium).
Get eSIM →

Where to Stay

Best for Families
Burnaby or Surrey: More space, better value than downtown. 20–30 min to BC Place by transit. SkyTrain is fast and reliable from these areas.
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Best for Downtown Experience
Yaletown or Downtown: 5–10 min walk to BC Place. Pricier (expect $600–1,200/night during matches), but you'll be in the heart of it. Restaurants, bars, nightlife all walkable.
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Pro tip: Book refundable rates. Matches can be rescheduled if weather becomes an issue.

Your Match Day Plan

Getting to BC Place
SkyTrain: Fastest and cheapest option from anywhere in Vancouver. All lines converge at Stadium-Chinatown Station (5 min walk to BC Place).

Pro move: Arrive 2+ hours early. Match day crowds make SkyTrain busy, but still faster than driving and parking.
Full Transit Guide →
What You Can Bring
Clear bag only (max 12" × 6" × 12"). Bring your passport or citizenship card. Phone should be charged—you'll want it for photos and navigation.
Clear Bag Rules →
Celebrate Like You're Home
Before the match: Chinatown is 5 min from the stadium. Grab dim sum, noodles, or drinks with the crowd.

After the match: Granville Street (closed to cars) fills with 10,000+ fans. Street is yours—embrace the chaos.
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