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🇨🇦 Canada · Host city

Vancouver at the
2026 World Cup.

7 matches at BC Place. Plan your stay — hotels near the venue, the card to swipe in CAD, airport and transit logistics.

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7 matches

The Vancouver schedule at BC Place.

Local kickoff times. Group-stage teams resolve at the December 2025 draw; knockout-round teams resolve as the tournament progresses.

Group stage · Group F

Sun, Jun 14

TBDvsTBD

6:00 PM

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Group stage · Group I

Tue, Jun 16

TBDvsTBD

3:00 PM

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Group stage · Group C

Fri, Jun 19

TBDvsTBD

3:00 PM

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Group stage · Group H

Mon, Jun 22

TBDvsTBD

12:00 PM

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Group stage · Group J

Mon, Jun 22

TBDvsTBD

6:00 PM

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Group stage · Group E

Sat, Jun 27

TBDvsTBD

12:00 PM

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Round of 32

Thu, Jul 2

TBDvsTBD

3:00 PM

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Where to stay

Hotels near BC Place.

For a single match, stay near the stadium and skip the post-match traffic. For multiple matches or a longer stay, base yourself in central Vancouver with reliable transit to the venue.

Near the stadium

Convenient for a single match. Often more expensive on match days; consider booking 3+ months ahead.

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Central Vancouver

Better for multi-match stays and exploring the city between games. Mix of business hotels and chain anchors with full transit.

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Best card for Vancouver

CAD spend — many US-issued cards charge 3% FTF.

Bring a no-FTF travel card (Sapphire Reserve, Venture X, Bilt) as your primary.

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Travel earner

Hotel + flight multipliers compound across the trip.

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Hotel power

Chain co-brands with FNC + elite benefits at the host hotel.

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No-FTF

Saves 3% on every CAD you spend. Skip cards with FTF.

Travel logistics

Getting in, getting around.

Airport

YVR

Primary international gateway. Direct routes from the major US/Canada/Mexico hubs.

Time zone

PT

Local kickoff times shown in PT. Convert for your home time zone.

Local currency

CAD

Most large hotels accept USD; smaller vendors expect local. Use a no-FTF card.

Questions

Frequently asked about Vancouver & the World Cup.

When is the World Cup 2026 in Vancouver?

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7 matches in Vancouver run from Sun, Jun 14 to Thu, Jul 2 at BC Place.

Where should I stay for the World Cup in Vancouver?

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For a single match, near BC Place. For multiple matches or extended trips, central Vancouver with transit access. Book at least 6 months ahead — World Cup compresses inventory tightly.

What credit card should I use for Vancouver during the World Cup?

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A no-FTF travel card to avoid the 3% foreign transaction fee on CAD spend. Sapphire Reserve, Capital One Venture X, and Bilt waive FTF. Avoid cards that charge it.

What is the closest airport to BC Place?

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YVR is the primary international gateway for Vancouver. Direct connections from major North American hubs are available.