Stadium History

BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, opened in 1983 as the world's largest air-supported domed stadium. The stadium is home to the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League and the Vancouver Whitecaps FC of Major League Soccer. The original air-supported roof was replaced in 2011 with a retractable roof, and the venue hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics opening and closing ceremonies. BC Place has hosted the FIFA World Cup qualifiers and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup final.

How to Get There

Located in downtown Vancouver, the stadium is accessible by SkyTrain (Stadium-Chinatown station on the Expo Line). Vancouver International Airport is 20 minutes away. The stadium is part of the larger False Creek entertainment district.

Did You Know?

• ⚡ Was the world's largest air-supported domed stadium from 1983 to 2010
• ⚡ Host of the 2010 Winter Olympics opening ceremony
• ⚡ 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup final was played here
• ⚡ First BC Place renovation in 2011 replaced the air roof with a retractable one
• ⚡ Has hosted the BC Lions of the CFL since 1983

World Cup 2026 Matches at BC Place

BC Place will host six matches at the 2026 World Cup, including group stage games. The retractable roof allows matches to be played in any weather, and the downtown Vancouver location provides excellent fan amenities.