Canada · PT (UTC-7)

Watch World Cup 2026 in Vancouver

Your guide to watching the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Vancouver — fan festivals, soccer bars, public screenings, and 7 live matches at BC Place.

Watch Live at BC Place

BC Place (BC Place) hosts 7 matches with a capacity of 54,500. The deepest round is the Round of 16. Gates typically open 2–3 hours before kickoff.

Matches

7

Capacity

54,500

Roof

Retractable dome

FIFA Fan Festival

Expected at Jack Poole Plaza or Robson Square. Vancouver Whitecaps supporters (Southsiders) will drive the atmosphere. BC Place is downtown.

FIFA Fan Festivals are free to attend and feature giant screens showing all matches, live entertainment, food, and drink. They open hours before the first match of each day.

Best Soccer Bars

  • The Cambie (Gastown) — popular matchday spot
  • The Wicklow (Gastown) — Irish pub with every game
  • Tap & Barrel (Convention Centre) — waterfront with big screens
  • St. Augustine's (Commercial Drive) — craft beer and sports

💡 Call ahead to reserve spots for popular knockout matches — they fill up fast.

Community Watch Parties

Commercial Drive (Little Italy / diverse community hub) will be packed. Robson Street and English Bay beach may host outdoor screenings. Expect huge Korean community events for South Korea matches.

TV & Streaming

Pacific Time — morning kickoffs for early games (9 AM PT). Vancouver has a strong culture of early morning soccer viewing from EPL. Bell Media (TSN/CTV) for English, TLN for Italian/other.

Full broadcaster guide by country →
Vancouver is in the PT (UTC-7) timezone. Most group stage matches kick off between 12:00 PM and 9:00 PM ET. Check the full schedule for exact times.