The expansive interior architecture of BC Place showcasing its unique cable-supported retractable roof structure.
- Host city
- Vancouver, Canada
- Regular use
- BC Place is normally used by the Vancouver Whitecaps in MLS and the BC Lions in the Canadian Football League, alongside concerts and major indoor events.
BC Place
BC Place Vancouver
BC Place Vancouver is confirmed for seven 2026 World Cup matches: five group-stage fixtures, one Round of 32 match, and one Round of 16 match. Canada will play two group matches here, giving Vancouver a major home-nation role in the tournament.
BC Place sits in downtown Vancouver beside False Creek, giving fans one of the most walkable and scenic settings in the 2026 World Cup. The stadium is known for its cable-supported retractable roof, bright interior, and big-event atmosphere that can shift from football to concerts to international tournaments. Usually home to the Vancouver Whitecaps and BC Lions, it will temporarily become a global football stage with natural-grass preparations and World Cup upgrades. Its location matters as much as its design: supporters can move between waterfront areas, transit lines, fan zones, and the stadium without leaving the city core. For Canada, BC Place is more than a venue; it is a west-coast anchor for national-team matches, travelling fans, and a tournament experience shaped by skyline views, noise, and easy urban access.
Opened in 1983 and heavily renovated in 2011, BC Place has hosted some of Canada's biggest sporting and cultural events. The venue staged the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympics and later hosted the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup final, where the United States beat Japan. Its retractable roof replaced the original air-supported structure and gave the stadium a more modern identity. Over four decades, BC Place has also hosted CFL championships, MLS matches, concerts, and international football nights.