It’s Vancouver’s fan central for all things FIFA World Cup 2026™, with live music, large screens to watch the game, food, and exclusive fan activities.

June 11 - July 19, 2026
FIFA Fan Festival™ Vancouver
A free, accessible Festival for all, from families to devoted football fans. Experience FIFA World Cup™ matches live on screens across the site, then keep the celebration going with live music and entertainment from Canadian and global artists throughout the grounds. Set within the historic PNE Grounds at Hastings Park, the FIFA Fan Festival™ Vancouver immerses you in football activations, elevated food and beverage offerings, and interactive experiences from commercial partners.
The Heart of the festival

Premium experiences
A premium experience guarantees access to the Festival’s Amphitheatre, featuring FIFA World Cup™ live match broadcasts on giant screens, a headline performance, and additional entertainment between matches. This includes reserved seating, offering prime views of the action.

Group Hosting
Make your mark at the FIFA Fan Festival™ Vancouver with group hosting spaces inside the Amphitheatre designed for groups of up to 36 guests, with the ability to combine spaces for larger parties. Enjoy elevated amenities, a dedicated home base for your guests, and the option to pre‑order curated food and beverage packages. From this vantage point, you’ll take in prime views of FIFA World Cup™ live match broadcasts, headline performances, and entertainment throughout the day. Availability is limited. Inquire for details.

Welcome To
Hastings Park
The FIFA Fan Festival™ finds its home at the historic PNE grounds located in Hastings Park - a gathering place for Vancouverites for over a century.
This unique space seamlessly blends historical elements with natural surroundings and modern touches, featuring a brand-new 10,000-capacity Amphitheatre that becomes the city's ultimate open-air stage to catch the beautiful game.
What to bring and not bring
To help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for allguests, all bags and personal items entering FIFA Fan Festival™ Vancouver aresubject to security screening upon entry.
Please review the permitted and prohibited items listsbefore arriving at the Festival.
Bag policy
Guests are encouraged to bring only small clutches, beltbags, fanny packs, or clear bags (i.e. see-through bags).
Bags or backpacks exceeding 30 cm by 30 cm by 15 cm or 12in by 12 in by 6 in will not be permitted into the Festival grounds.
All bags and hand-carried items are subject to inspectionand screening for prohibited items prior to entry.
Permitted items list
Guests may bring the following items into the FIFA FanFestival™ Vancouver:
- One empty, non-glass refillable water bottle (max. 1L or 34 fl oz) per person (Stainless steel and metal bottles are not permitted.)
- Special dietary food items (Eg; formula, breastmilk, unpackaged baby foods and specific dietary items.)
- Medically necessary helmets (Including those for physical or developmental health requirements.)
- Mobile phones
- Hand sanitizer (max. 30 ml or 1.0 fl oz.)
- Sunscreen (max. 100 ml or 3.4 fl oz) or sunscreen stick (Aerosol sunscreen is not permitted.)
- Certified Guide and Service Dogs
- Single or double strollers (Must be empty of any contents with the exception of permitted items.)
- Small flags up to 2 m by 1.5 m or 6 ft 7 in by 4 ft 11 in (Flagpoles are not permitted.)
Prohibited items list
The following items are not permitted inside the FIFAFan Festival™ Vancouver:
- Blankets, seat cushions or lawn chairs of any kind (Except for cane-chairs and seat walker mobility aids.)
- Weapons of any kind, including firearms, sharp or dangerous objects, projectiles, knives or other bladed items
- Tools or work equipment, including multi-tools
- Wagons
- Umbrellas
- Sports helmets, costume masks or other (Exceptions for guests with physical or developmental health requirements.)
- Hazardous materials, chemicals, aerosols, or powdery substances inclusive of bear or pepper spray, explosives, flammable items
- Glass containers or cans, flasks
- Sports equipment or inflatables
- Bicycles, scooters (motorized and non-motorized), skateboards, inline skates, shoes with built-in wheels, motorcycles, tricycles, unicycles, pogo sticks, Segway™ etc. (Except approved accessibility devices ie. knee scooter.)
- Bags or backpacks exceeding 30 cm by 30 cm by 15 cm or 12 in by 12 in by 6 in
- Portable chargers, laptops or tablets (Except approved accessibility devices.)
- Paper materials such as confetti or flyers
- Animals, except certified Guide and Service dogs
- Liquids of any kind, including alcohol
- Outside food and beverages (Exception for formula, breastmilk, unpackaged baby foods and special dietary needs.)
- Cannabis and cannabis related products
- Illicit drugs, narcotics, or stimulants
- Offensive, political, discriminatory, or gang-related materials, paraphernalia, or insignia
- Professional video or photography equipment including but not limited to: cameras with detachable lenses, telephoto lenses, backdrops, green screens, tripods and deflective screens
- Camera mounts, tripods, or selfie sticks
- Drones, remote-controlled devices, or radio-transmitting or high-frequency devices
- Ambush marketing or promotional materials
- Flags or banners larger than 2 m by 1.5 m or 6 ft 7 in by 4 ft 11 in
- Flagpoles or banner poles of any kind
- Lasers, noise-making items, or musical instruments (unless pre-approved.)
- Microphones or audio recording devices
- Portable Wi-Fi devices
- Coolers or picnic baskets
- Flares, fireworks, smoke canisters or flares, laser devices, noise makers
- Any other item deemed by event staff to pose a safety risk or negatively impact the event experience
Frequently Asked Questions
The FIFA Fan Festival™ runs between June 11 to July 19, 2026, at the PNE in Vancouver, set against the city’s mountainous backdrop. Check the schedule here.
The PNE is located on Vancouver’s East Side and is easily reached by public transit, bike or on foot. Parking is very limited, so we encourage alternate transportation options. There will be designated pick-up and drop-off areas for buses as well as secure bike valets. Learn more about getting to FIFA Fan Festival™ Vancouver.
Access to the FIFA Fan Festival™ site is free and accessible for all. A premium experience guarantees access to the Festival Amphitheatre’s seated area, including a reserved seat for main stage viewing, and provides guaranteed entry to the site through a dedicated fast-track lane at the gates. Tickets can be purchased here.
Yes! Sip and snack on local and international favourites throughout the event with our numerous food and beverage vendors. Learn more here.
Absolutely! There is something for everyone at the FIFA Fan Festival™. Children can take part in soccer activities, obstacle courses, and more in our interactive playground area. Learn more here.
Yes, you can upgrade to a premium experience or group hosting. Both options guarantee access to the Amphitheatre, featuring FIFA World Cup™ matches on giant screens, headline performances, and entertainment throughout the day. Premium experiences offer reserved seating, while group hosting provides private spaces for larger parties. All upgraded options include fast‑track entry and guaranteed in‑and‑out access to both the Festival and the Amphitheatre.
Guests can enjoy FIFA World Cup 2026™ live match broadcasts on large screens, live music and entertainment, food and beverage vendors, family-friendly activities and interactive zones, cultural programming, brand activations, photo moments, and official FIFA World Cup 2026™ merchandise. Programming will vary by day, with additional concerts and special events on select dates.
Guests can stay up to date by signing up for our newsletter and following the Host City’s official social media channels, where key updates, schedules, and announcements will be shared.
Yes. Official FIFA World Cup 2026™ merchandise will be available for purchase on-site at designated retail locations.
Guests are welcome to enter the FIFA Fan Festival up to 30 minutes before closing.
Re‑entry is allowed for general (free) admission guests; however, it depends on venue capacity at the time of return, and re‑entering guests are not provided priority access. Please plan accordingly before exiting.
Premium experiences, however, guarantee access to the site for the full day and may leave and re-enter as needed. Ticket holders can also use the dedicated fast-track entry lane at the designated gates.




