BC Place
54,500 seats · Retractable roof · Hybrid grass
- 54,500seats
- 1983Built in
- 6Matches at this venue
- Retractableroof
Get to BC Place like a pro
SkyTrain Stadium-Chinatown station adjoins the stadium. Book your stay, your flight and your pre-match experience before kickoff.
History & heritage
BC Place opened in 1983 in Vancouver, Canada, and serves as the home of BC Lions (CFL) · Vancouver Whitecaps (MLS). With a capacity of 54,500, it ranks among the top venues of the FIFA World Cup 2026 — a tournament built around the largest combined seating in football history.
The pitch uses hybrid grass under retractable cover, configured to FIFA standards for the world's most-watched event. Match-day operations leverage decades of NFL/MLS/Liga MX experience: streamlined ingress, accessibility infrastructure, and concession capacity unique to North-American mega-venues.
Transport & access
SkyTrain Stadium-Chinatown station adjoins the stadium.
Yaletown, Gastown and the seawall are within walking distance.
Matches at this venue
Hotels nearby
JW Marriott Parq and Rosewood Hotel Georgia are short walks.
Food & activities
Yaletown breweries (Brassneck, Steel Toad) and the food scene at Granville Island.
Traveler tips
Insider tip: World's largest cable-supported retractable roof — closes for rain; June can still be cool, dress in layers.
Interactive map
BC Place
FAQ
What is the capacity of BC Place?
BC Place seats 54,500 spectators for FIFA World Cup 2026 matches.
When was BC Place built?
BC Place opened in 1983 and is the home of BC Lions (CFL) · Vancouver Whitecaps (MLS).
How do I get to BC Place?
SkyTrain Stadium-Chinatown station adjoins the stadium.
What is the nearest airport?
YVR (Vancouver).
Where should I stay near BC Place?
JW Marriott Parq and Rosewood Hotel Georgia are short walks.
What food options are available?
Yaletown breweries (Brassneck, Steel Toad) and the food scene at Granville Island.
Does BC Place have a roof?
BC Place has a retractable configuration with hybrid grass.
How many World Cup 2026 matches are scheduled here?
6 matches are scheduled at BC Place during the tournament.
Host city
Vancouver — City guide →More World Cup 2026 stadiums
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Plan your trip around this stadium
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