Frequently asked questions

The latest attendance figures for FIFA Fan Festival™ Vancouver can be found below.
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Learn more about how we’re working to reduce impacts for those living and working near Hastings Park and supporting a smooth, positive experience for both residents and visitors. Visit https://www.vancouverfwc26.ca/community-hub/hastings-pne.

For everything you need to know to plan your match day journey to BC Place Vancouver with links out to key know before you go information, visit https://www.vancouverfwc26.ca/know-before-you-go/getting-to-bc-place-vancouver.

Media looking for more information on what they can and can't bring to BC Place Vancouver on match days should contact FIFA.

Access useful information about traffic network impacts in the stadium area on match days and throughout the tournament here: https://www.vancouverfwc26.ca/community-hub/road-closures.

The Local Traffic Access Pass program helps maintain vehicle access to eligible residents and visitors on match days. Learn more: https://www.vancouverfwc26.ca/community-hub/local-traffic-pass.

Vancouver’s Human Rights Action Plan outlines the Host City’s commitment to protecting and upholding internationally recognized human rights standards throughout the planning and delivery of the World Cup. Appendix C of the plan includes an FAQ for media that can be used to support coverage. Media can also clip from the media availability on this topic found on our media hub with Deputy City Manager Sandra Singh and Host Committee Lead Jessie Adcock. See the full report here: https://www.vancouverfwc26.ca/community-hub/human-rights-action-plan.

The City takes an education first approach and has been working proactively with business owners to support compliance with by-law requirements. A key component of the City’s public outreach and education first approach is the Community Activation Playbook, developed by the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Vancouver Host Committee. The playbook was shared publicly in advance of the tournament to provide guidance and clarity on what is permitted during the event period.

For frequently asked questions on event permits and how the community can best celebrate FIFA World Cup 2026™, visit https://www.vancouverfwc26.ca/community-hub/community-activation.

To support visitors to Vancouver and British Columbia with a safe and worry-free trip this summer, we’ve compiled a variety of useful resources, including official emergency channels, emergency services, medical advice and helpful local supports.

Visit https://www.vancouverfwc26.ca/know-before-you-go/need-to-know.

Member municipalities, in conjunction with Metro Vancouver, implement annual staged water restrictions that come into effect on May 1 which focus primarily on reducing outdoor water use. During the year, water consumption and reservoir levels are monitored with increased stage water restrictions implemented when required, as directed by Metro Vancouver.

Water Use Plans are in place for City of Vancouver and Park Board golf courses and playing fields, including FIFA World Cup 2026™ Vancouver training facilities and FIFA-related commercial operations at the PNE. Water required to support FIFA-related requirements and commercial operations at BC Place Vancouver and associated event infrastructure is permitted.

Should temperature levels in Vancouver increase during June and July, plans are in place to ensure relief and heat mitigation efforts are in place for everyone from out-of-town visitors to residents and local vulnerable populations. The City of Vancouver has an Extreme Heat Plan that can be implemented to ensure that residents and visitors can stay safe during hot weather events. The plan is activated when Environment Canada issues an official heat warning.

The heat plan includes a variety of free resources across the city and within the FIFA World Cup 2026™ footprint to help residents and visitors stay hydrated and cool. Some resources include:

• Air-conditioned cooling centres where everyone is welcome and neither registration, payment nor identification are requested.
• Over 300 permanent drinking fountains across Vancouver supported by additional temporary summer drinking fountains, handwashing stations and misting stations.
• The City also has established partnerships with community serving organizations, Neighbourhood Houses and the Aboriginal Friendship Centre to prepare and respond to heat events and better support heat-vulnerable people.

Additionally, during the tournament, further resources will be available:

• Shaded seating areas and emergency responders will be available at key public tournament sites such as the FIFA Fan Festival ™ and along the match day spectator route to BC Place Vancouver.
• Host City volunteers positioned along key tournament and FIFA Fan Festival™ Vancouver routes will have key heat safety messaging to help spectators and festival attendees stay safe and informed.

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For City of Vancouver and Province of British Columbia cost and revenue estimates, visit: https://www.vancouverfwc26.ca/news/province-vancouver-pavco-update-cost-projections-for-fifa-world-cup-2026.

Final costs for hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be shared post tournament when all cost and revenue accounts have been reconciled. The City and Province, along with its partners, is committed to transparency and is expecting to provide an update on actual costs, revenues and economic benefits in spring 2027.

For City of Vancouver and Province of British Columbia cost and revenue estimates, visit: https://www.vancouverfwc26.ca/news/province-vancouver-pavco-update-cost-projections-for-fifa-world-cup-2026.

The Host City Supporter program is a FIFA initiative for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ that allows each of the 16 Host Cities the opportunity to engage local and regional businesses as official supporters of the tournament at the city level. The program is designed to help the Host Cities generate revenue and help offset hosting costs associated with hosting matches and related events.

Vancouver’s Host City Supporter program features nine legacy and brand partners that will help showcase the best of Vancouver and British Columbia as we prepare to host an unforgettable tournament experience for residents and visitors alike.

For information on the Host City Supporter program, please refer to the media release we issued on May 21, 2026: Vancouver announces world-class Host City Supporter lineup ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™.

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