Business Guide for FIFA World Cup 2026™ in British Columbia

Last updated on October 24, 2025

This guide provides information for B.C. businesses about opportunities related to the FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) World Cup 2026™. It focuses on taking action, getting started, learning event details, and finding answers.

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ is set to be the largest global sports tournament in history. It's time for B.C. businesses to get ready!

In this guide

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Get started

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Learn the event details

By the numbers

  • 16 cities across Canada, Mexico and the United States will host 104 matches
    • 7 matches in Vancouver
  • 350,000 people will attend matches at BC Place Vancouver
  • 3.5 billion people will watch the tournament
  • During the tournament and the five years following:
    • $1 billion added to provincial GDP
    • More than $1 billion in additional visitor spending

Official event locations in Vancouver for businesses

  • BC Place Vancouver Stadium
  • FIFA Fan Festival™ Vancouver at Hastings Park, also known as the PNE, June 11 - July 19, 2026
  • Areas around key tournament sites will have additional oversight in place. This will ensure public safety and uphold FIFA's commercial rights. This may involve limits on:
    • unauthorized marketing
    • commercial activity
    • outdoor sponsorship signage from non-affiliated brands

Key dates for businesses

  • Final Draw (to determine group stage matchups): December 5, 2025
  • FIFA Congress (the association's annual meeting) in Vancouver: April 30, 2026
  • Tournament period: June 11 - July 19, 2026
  • Vancouver match days:
    • June 13, 18, 21, 24, and 26, 2026
    • July 2, and 7, 2026

Key event information

Find answers

Where can I find more information, tools and supports for my business?

Where can I find more information about provincial permits and liquor licences?

Where can I find more information about the tournament?

Contact information

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