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MLS
Stadium Guide
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Vancouver, BC
Opened
2011
Capacity of
22,120 (54,500)
Best way there
Tickets
Mobile only, via Ticketmaster
Arrive by
Gates open 1 hr early
Premium gates open 90 min early.
Bag policy
Clear bags only, 12" × 6" × 12"
Small bags up to 6.5" × 8.5" are OK too.
Food & water
Sealed water only, up to 1 liter
No outside food, except for medical needs.
Parking
$20–$40 CAD
Downtown Vancouver garages.
Nearest airport
Vancouver (YVR) · 9 mi
About 20 min by car.
Best value seats
Upper midfield sections
They offer a clean elevated view of the full pitch in a comfortable covered environment.
BC Place in downtown Vancouver is home to the Vancouver Whitecaps FC and doubles as one of Canada's premier multi-purpose venues, hosting everything from BC Lions CFL games to major concerts. For soccer, the stadium is configured to hold around 22,120 fans in the lower bowl, within a venue that can expand to 54,500. It's a retractable-roof stadium that opened in 1983 and was significantly renovated in 2011, giving it a modern feel despite its age.
The downtown Vancouver location is exceptional — BC Place sits at the edge of False Creek near Yaletown, one of the city's most vibrant neighborhoods with restaurants, bars, and waterfront walkways in every direction. The Stadium-Chinatown SkyTrain station is right outside, connecting the venue to the full Metro Vancouver transit network. Arriving by SkyTrain is by far the best approach. The surrounding area, including Yaletown and the Granville entertainment strip, offers excellent pregame options.
YVR is about 9 miles south of BC Place. The Canada Line SkyTrain runs from YVR to downtown in about 25 minutes, with stations within walking distance of the stadium. A rideshare runs $30–45 CAD. The Canada Line is the best option.
Accessible parking is in designated spaces in nearby downtown garages. The accessible drop-off zone is on Beatty St near the main entrance. For accommodations, call BC Place at (604) 661-7373.
On-site parking is limited. Downtown garages are a 5–10 minute walk, at $20–40 CAD, steep for MLS. The SkyTrain is much better for most fans.
There's no real tailgating at BC Place, a downtown dome. The pre-match scene is in the bars of Yaletown, Gastown and downtown. Supporter groups (Southsiders, Rain City Brigade) gather at designated spots. Check their social channels.
Two SkyTrain stations serve BC Place. Stadium-Chinatown on the Expo and Millennium Lines is a 5-minute walk. Vancouver City Centre on the Canada Line (direct from YVR) is also nearby. TransLink adds service on match nights.
BC Place is in downtown Vancouver, walkable from Yaletown, Gastown and Coal Harbour. The False Creek seawall is a scenic pre-match walk from Granville Island or Yaletown.
Bike parking is near BC Place. Separated bike lanes and the Seawall path make biking from Yaletown, the West End or False Creek practical.
Sealed, unfrozen water bottles up to 1 liter.
No outside food.
Exceptions for medical needs and special needs.
Clear bags only. Bring as few items as you can.
One of the following per person:
Not allowed: large purses, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, luggage, computer bags or anything larger than the sizes above.
Bag check is at Gate C or Gate H, first come, first served.
Diaper bags and medically necessary items that don't fit in a clear bag are exempt.
BC Place is a covered downtown dome that the Whitecaps share with the BC Lions. It stays comfortable in Vancouver's wet weather. Lower bowl midfield sections are close to the touchline with clean views, and the compact bowl creates strong sound for an indoor venue.
Upper bowl midfield sections give a solid view of the whole pitch, fully covered. The dome keeps the upper bowl comfortable in any weather. A good choice for any game.
The Southsiders at the south end are Vancouver's most passionate supporters. They stand, sing and focus on atmosphere over the game. End goal sections have steep angles to the far goal. Far upper corners are the most distant seats. For watching the game, choose midfield in any tier.
BC Place is fully covered, so sun and shade are not factors in any season or at any time of day. Lighting is the same for every game. Given Vancouver's rain and an MLS season that runs into early spring and late fall, the dome is a real advantage.
The dome removes Vancouver's wet weather entirely. Rain, cold or sun outside, it's comfortable inside. Sound is notably louder than at open-air venues, which helps the atmosphere when the Whitecaps are playing well.
Main Concourse - Vancouver's local ice cream brand. Standouts are Salted Caramel and Honey Lavender.
Section 118 - Baja-style tacos and burritos from the Vancouver food truck turned restaurant. Get the Tuna Burrito with coconut salsa.
Throughout the Stadium - East Vancouver craft brewery with Seedspitter Watermelon Wit and rotating seasonal taps.
The Southsiders and allied groups organize pre-match gatherings near BC Place before home matches. Check Southsiders social media for current pre-match meetup details and times.
The Southsiders organize a March to the Match before every home game, starting at Dublin Calling pub in downtown Vancouver and proceeding along Robson Street to BC Place while singing and carrying flags.
Vancouver Whitecaps' supporter groups — the Southsiders and Curva Collective — fill the back of sections 249–253 and all of 254 at BC Place behind the south goal. The Canadian Championship rivalry with Toronto FC and CF Montréal gives certain matchdays extra edge. Non-Whitecaps apparel is not permitted in the supporter sections.
The Southsiders keep a full songbook on their website — vancouversouthsiders.ca/songs.
A dedicated, alcohol-free Family Zone is in sections 224–231. It's quieter and more family-friendly than the general bowl, and popular with the club's youngest and loudest fans.
Changing tables: Family and universal washrooms are on every concourse.
Tip: Bring as little as possible. Bags must be clear plastic and under 12"x12"x6", though diaper bags and medically necessary items are exempt. Bags that don't meet the guidelines can be checked at Gate A or Gate C.
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