Getting to FIFA Fan Festival™ Vancouver

FIFA Fan Festival™ Vancouver takes place at the PNE Grounds at Hastings Park between June 11 and July 19, 2026.

Daily operating hours, match kick-off times, and Festival programming will vary throughout the tournament. Before heading to the Festival, we recommend checking the FIFA Fan Festival™ Vancouver Schedule to help plan your visit.

Match schedules, live entertainment, and Festival programming vary by day. We recommend reviewing the FIFA Fan Festival™ Vancouver Schedule in advance to help plan your visit.

Please note that increased traffic and congestion may occur in the neighbourhood, particularly on high-demand days, including:

• Opening day
• Canada match days
• Weekends
• Knockout rounds

To help make your experience smoother:
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• Arrive early to allow extra time for traffic, parking, security screening, and entry.
• Plan your transportation route in advance, as parking is limited.
• Follow onsite signage and directions from Festival staff and volunteers.
• For free general Festival access, we recommend arriving at least 1 hour before major match broadcasts and performances.
• Access to the free General Admission floor in the Amphitheatre is first-come, first-served and subject to capacity.
• Guests with Amphitheatre Premium Tickets should plan to arrive 30–60 minutes before kickoff to allow time for entry and seating.

FIFA Fan Festival™ Vancouver has multiple entry points located throughout the Festival grounds.

‍General entry gates

Guests can enter the Festival through the following gates:

• Gate 1: Renfrew Street and East Hastings Street
• Gate 2: Renfrew Street (Stroller and Accessible Entry)
• Gate 4: Renfrew Street and Miller Drive
• Gate 10: Miller Drive (Accessible Entry)‍
• Gate 14: East Hastings Street

Follow onsite signage and directions from Festival staff and volunteers to your nearest entrance.

‍Ticket holder entrances

‍Guests with tickets to the Amphitheatre receive fast-track entry into the Festival grounds. Please have your mobile ticket downloaded and ready in your digital wallet before arriving at the gate.

Ticket holder entrance lanes with fast-track entry are available at:

• Gate 4: Renfrew Street
  
• Gate 10: Miller Drive (Accessible Entry)
• Gate 14: East Hastings Street

Upon entry, Amphitheatre ticket holders will receive a wristband required for access to the Amphitheatre. Wristbands must remain on for the duration of your visit and cannot be removed or transferred.

Getting to the FIFA Fan Festival™ Vancouver by transit is convenient and stress-free. With dedicated shuttle service and direct connections to TransLink’s network, public transit is one of the easiest ways to get to the Festival.

We strongly encourage guests to take transit whenever possible.

The 11 – Fan Festival Express bus will run between 29th Avenue Station (Expo Line SkyTrain), Renfrew Station (Millennium Line SkyTrain), and the FIFA Fan Festival™ Vancouver throughout the day, with increased service during peak periods.

Additional bus routes and RapidBus service are also available near the Festival grounds.

Guests are encouraged to plan their trip in advance using TransLink resources, including service updates, schedules, extended transit hours, and NightBus information.

Helpful links:
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• Check TransLink’s FIFA Fan Festival™ guide page before heading to the Festival site to keep up with various alerts and advisories. 
• Plan your trip in advance using the TransLink Rider Guide.
• Learn about extended transit hours and NightBus service.

For guests with mobility considerations, designated HandyDART pick-up and drop-off zones are available at:

• Gate 2 (Lot 1): Off Renfrew Street for general FIFA Fan Festival™ Vancouver access
• Gate 10 (Lot 9): Off Miller Drive for Amphitheatre ticketholders

We recommend booking your trip in advance and confirming your gate destination prior to arrival. Once onsite, follow accessibility signage and directions from Festival staff and volunteers to accessible pathways and entrances.

Guests with a valid SPARC BC Parking Permit will also have access to limited accessible parking at:

• Lot 1: Gate 2 access via Renfrew Street
• Lot 9: Gate 10 access via Miller Drive for Amphitheatre ticket holders

Accessible parking is limited, available on a first-come, first-served basis, and subject to paid parking rates.

For transit accessibility information and trip planning, visit the TransLink Rider Guide.

We encourage guests to bike and roll to FIFA Fan Festival™ Vancouver whenever possible. The Festival site is well connected to Vancouver’s cycling network, with safe and direct bike routes from across the city.

Additional stations for Vancouver’s shared bike and scooter systems, Mobi by Rogers and Lime, will also be available nearby.

‍Bike valet

Two free full-service Bike Valets will be available near Gates 4 and 14, during daily FIFA Fan Festival™ operating hours.

• Bike Valet North: Located at Callister Park, off of Cambridge Street, near Gate 4, with capacity for over 1,500 bikes, plus dedicated Mobi and Lime drop-off and pick-up zones.
• Bike Valet South: Located near Hastings Community Centre at Lillooet Street and Pender Street near Gate 14, with capacity for over 500 bikes, plus dedicated Lime drop-off and pick-up zones.

Guests arriving by personal bike, Mobi Bike, or Lime Scooter can check their ride with onsite attendants while enjoying the Festival.

Please note operational change:

• Bike Valet North is not operational on July 12 and 17.
• Bike Valet South will be operational on all Festival days including July 12 and July 17.

‍Day lockers

Complimentary day lockers will be available for all guests at both bike valet locations for helmets, bags, and personal belongings. Locker hours align with Bike Valet operating hours.

Please review the permitted and prohibited items list before arriving to confirm what items can and cannot be brought onsite.

All belongings are subject to security screening prior to storage within the lockers.

Bike routes

Plan your ride using the City of Vancouver's digital bike map.

Getting to and from FIFA Fan Festival™ Vancouver is easy with Vancouver’s extensive taxi, ride-sharing (or ride-hailing), and car-share network.

Taxi and ride-share

A dedicated taxi and ride-share pick-up and drop-off lot will be located at PNE Parking Lot 7, accessible from North Renfrew Street at Eton Street, north of the Pacific Coliseum.

To help manage traffic safely and efficiently, ride-share services including Uber and Lyft will operate through a designated geofenced pick-up and drop-off zone.

Please keep the following in mind:

• Ride requests can only be made from within the designated pick-up zone.
• Guests using taxi or ride-share services should enter and exit via Gate 10 for the easiest access to the lot.
• Guests should follow onsite signage and directions from Festival staff and volunteers.
• Wait times may increase following matches and concerts.

Passenger drop-off zones

Guests being dropped off or picked up by friends or family (non-taxi or ride-sharing vehicles) can use the designated passenger zones located around the Festival site:

• 400 Lillooet Street / 400 Windermere Street: Access to Gate 14
• 200 North Renfrew Street: Access to Gate 10
• 00 North Renfrew Street: Access to Gate 4

Car-share parking

For guests using Evo Car Share, limited designated parking will be available at Callister Park.

Parking at FIFA Fan Festival™ Vancouver is extremely limited and not guaranteed. We strongly encourage guests to take public transit, walk, bike, or use ride-sharing services whenever possible.

If you are planning to drive, we recommend arriving early and planning your route in advance.

Parking payment

All parking is paid parking and available on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to daily lot capacity.

Payment is available through the EasyPark payment system using card or online payment only. Guests can pay at onsite pay stations or through mobile apps including:

• ZipBy
• Passport
• Honk
• ParkMobile

We strongly recommend downloading one of these apps before arriving. Cash payments will not be accepted.

Parking locations

General paid parking may be available at:

• PNE Lot 8: Accessible via McGill Street
• Hastings Racecourse: Accessible via Miller Drive

Additional parking areas near Renfrew Street and Hastings Street may also open depending on event schedules and operational requirements.

Parking availability, operating hours, and rates will vary by day and are subject to capacity. Check back closer to the event for additional parking updates.

FIFA Fan Festival™ Vancouver and BC Place Vancouver are separate venues. If you are attending a FIFA World Cup 2026™ match at BC Place, please plan your departure from the Festival in advance and allow extra travel time.

BC Place is located in downtown Vancouver, approximately 15-30 minutes away depending on your route and mode of transportation. Public transit is the fastest and most reliable option, with SkyTrain and bus connections available from areas surrounding the Festival site.

On match days, transit services are expected to be busy and trains may fill quickly. Guests are strongly encouraged to build extra time into their travel plans.

For stadium entry details, gate information, and venue-specific policies, please visit the Getting to BC Place webpage.