Metro Vancouver Hosts FIFA Fan Festivals And Watch Parties For World Cup 2026

FIFA Fan Festival At Hastings Park

The largest official venue is the FIFA Fan Festival™ at Hastings Park (PNE Grounds) in East Vancouver.

Runs June 11 – July 19, 2026

Screens 70+ live matches including Vancouver-hosted games

Features live music, food vendors, cultural programming, and family activities

Free general admission, with optional paid reserved seating in the amphitheatre 

Granville Island Watch Party

Granville Island will transform into a free outdoor viewing zone with:

Seating for 1,000 people

A 24-foot giant screen showing 94 matches

Local food trucks, performances, and family play zones

Free bike valet service to encourage eco-friendly travel

Runs June 11 – July 19, 2026, coinciding with the Indian Summer Festival and Vancouver International Jazz Festival 

Canada Soccer House At The Shipyards

Located at 125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver, the Uber Eats Canada Soccer House offers:

Free entry with live match broadcasts

Athlete meet-and-greets, interactive fan activations, and food trucks

Runs June 11 – July 7, 2026, with additional soccer programming until the final on July 19 

Stadium Matches At BC Place

For those with tickets, BC Place in downtown Vancouver will host seven matches, including two featuring Canada’s Men’s National Team:

June 18, 2026: Canada vs. Qatar

June 24, 2026: Switzerland vs. Canada

Other fixtures include Australia vs. Türkiye, New Zealand vs. Egypt, and knockout-stage matches 

 Fan Highlights

• FIFA Fan Festival at Hastings Park: 70+ matches, free entry
• Granville Island: 24-foot screen, 94 matches, food trucks, bike valet
• Canada Soccer House: free entry, athlete meet-and-greets, interactive fan zones
• BC Place: 7 matches including Canada vs. Qatar and Switzerland

Sources: Yahoo News Canada, CBC, Active Vancouver, FIFA