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Event-Related Road Closures

The area around BC Place Vancouver will be a hub of celebration during FIFA World Cup 2026™, welcoming over 350,000 visitors across seven match days. Local businesses can expect increased foot traffic from fans seeking food, souvenirs and places to watch the matches.

Stadium-Area Access

To ensure we can safely support an event of this magnitude there will be temporary road closures and some roads will be designated “local traffic only” for vehicles around BC Place Vancouver and False Creek. Emergency services such as police, fire and ambulance will still be able to access all affected roads.

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ Vancouver Host Committee is working to keep businesses, residents and other groups in the area informed to support their planning. See the maps below for tournament period and match day road closures. The tournament period begins with event set-up in mid-May 2026 and ends with takedown at the end of July.

Additional details around timing and duration of road closures will be determined over the coming months. We look forward to sharing more information as tournament planning continues.

‍Maps updated as of March 2026.

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TOUNAMENT PERIOD Closures

Match Day Closures

Frequently Asked Questions

Which days will Vancouver host matches?

Seven matches will take place in Vancouver, one on each of the following days:

  • Saturday, June 13
  • Thursday, June 18
  • Sunday, June 21
  • Wednesday, June 24
  • Friday, June 26
  • Thursday, July 2
  • Tuesday, July 7

Learn more about the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Vancouver Match Schedule.

I live or work in the area. How will the event impact me?
  • From mid-May through the end of July, Pacific Blvd will be closed between the Cambie St Bridge off-ramp and Carrall St to expand the stadium footprint and ensure public safety.
  • On the seven match days, there will be additional temporary road closures and restrictions in the stadium-area. Please refer to the road closure maps for more information.
  • TransLink is enhancing transit across Metro Vancouver with more frequent buses, SkyTrain, SeaBus, and West Coast Express service, to keep people moving efficiently.
  • Walking and wheeling access will generally be maintained with some exceptions. The seawall will remain open throughout this time. Where required, signed detours will be provided.
  • We encourage everyone to plan ahead, allow extra travel time during this period, and take advantage of added transit or the walkable downtown.
Will transit service including HandyDart be increased?
  • Vancouver will see significant surges in travel demand over a concentrated four-week period, with match days bringing the highest volumes. To meet this demand, TransLink will deliver major service increases across bus, SkyTrain, SeaBus, and the West Coast Express, supported by more frontline staff to manage crowds, support safety, and keep people moving efficiently.
  • During the tournament, HandyDART will have designated pick-up and drop-off locations to support seamless HandyDART travel during the tournament.
  • Learn more at: translink.ca/worldcupvan.
Will businesses need to close?
  • No, businesses can remain open. However, some access restrictions may apply on matchdays.
  • We recommend scheduling deliveries on non-match days whenever possible. If you have essential deliveries on match days that cannot be rescheduled, our traffic management team will do their best to accommodate it, but alternative loading arrangements may be required.
  • The FIFA World Cup 2026™ is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and we want Vancouver businesses to showcase their unique offerings. Use the Community Activation Playbook to join the celebration, your guide to creative ideas and tips on activating, permitting, and public viewing for the tournament.