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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.

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Getting to BC Place Vancouver

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 starting May 23, 2026 and ends with takedown at the end of July.

Local Traffic Access Pass Program

For those who live or work on a “local traffic only” street, a Local Traffic Access Pass program helps maintain vehicle access on match days.

Local Traffic Access Pass Program

‍Maps updated as of May 2026.

TOUrNAMENT PERIOD Closures

Match Day Closures

Community Information Sessions

The Host Committee has hosted a series of information sessions to help residents and businesses understand stadium-area travel impacts and plan ahead. Watch our May 11, 2026 session to learn more about stadium-area road closures and what to expect.

Granville Street Pedestrian Zone

Granville Street (between Georgia Street and Davie Street) will be closed to vehicle traffic from June 11 to July 20, 2026, for the Granville Street Pedestrian Zone. For more information, please visit: vancouver.ca/granville-pedestrian-zone.

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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, 9pm
  • Thursday, June 18, 3pm
  • Sunday, June 21, 6pm
  • Wednesday, June 24, 12pm
  • Friday, June 26, 8pm
  • Thursday, July 2, 8pm
  • Tuesday, July 7, 1pm
I live or work in the area. How will the event impact me?
  • The downtown core will be busier than usual on the seven match days, so our goal is to ensure that visitors to BC Place Vancouver are able to travel through the stadium area smoothly and safely, while minimizing the impact on residents and businesses’ day-to-day activities.
  • From May 23 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. Plan for a full day of closures and restrictions. Please refer to the road closure maps above 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
WILL I BE ABLE TO ACCESS MY PRIVATE PARKING SPACE IF I LIVE OR WORK ON A RESTRICTED STREET?

For those who live or work on a “local traffic only” street, a Local Traffic Access Pass program helps maintain vehicle access on match days. A pass is required to enter these streets on match days. The program does not provide general access to the stadium area on match days.