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Destination BC has launched Same Day Game Day, a coordinated program that makes it easier for visitors to attend FIFA World Cup 26™ matches at BC Place in Vancouver while staying in nearby communities. 

The FIFA World Cup 26™ represents an unprecedented opportunity for BC’s tourism and hospitality sector. As one of only two Canadian provinces hosting matches, BC will be centre stage for one of the most-watched sporting events in the world, reaching more than five billion viewers globally and expected to drive over one million additional visitors to the province between 2026 and 2030. The event is projected to generate $1 billion in incremental tourism revenue for BC over that period. 

Same Day Game Day is one of the ways Destination BC is helping industry and communities prepare to capture that opportunity, ensuring the benefits of increased visitation extend well beyond Vancouver. 

Expanding where visitors stay for FIFA World Cup 26™ 

With Vancouver as the Host City and a primary international arrival point, Same Day Game Day positions the city as a gateway to broader travel across BC. 

The program highlights destinations within approximately one to two hours of BC Place, giving visitors flexible options to stay outside Vancouver and travel into the city for match day. 

Visitors can stay in communities such as Nanaimo, Victoria, Squamish, the Sunshine Coast, Whistler, Chilliwack, and Bowen Island, then travel to BC Place using coordinated transportation options – including ferries, seaplanes, and ground transportation – returning the same day. 

For travellers searching where to stay near Vancouver for FIFA World Cup 26™, the program provides curated options that combine match access with distinctive local experiences. 

This approach also supports a more balanced and seamless experience for both visitors and residents. By encouraging travel across nearby communities and providing flexible options for where to stay, Same Day Game Day helps visitors move throughout the region more easily, enhancing the overall experience while supporting vibrant, well-managed host city operations in Vancouver. 

Planning to attend a FIFA World Cup 2026™ match in Vancouver?

Find ideas on where to stay and links to transportation providers for schedules and bookings—everything you need to plan your FIFA World Cup 2026™ journey.

Same Day Game Day

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Posted: March 23, 2026

Destination BC launches Same Day Game Day to help visitors travel to FIFA World Cup 26™ matches from communities across BC

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