VANCOUVER, BC – We are finally back at BC Place!
This coming Saturday, February 21, Vancouver Whitecaps FC return to MLS action with their 2026 league opener against Real Salt Lake. Kickoff time is 4:30 p.m. PT.
Tickets remain available at ticketmaster.ca/whitecaps, with all options at whitecapsfc.com/tickets.
Below is important information for fans attending Saturday's match.
Gates
- Open at 3:30 p.m. PT
- Suite entrance opens at 3:00 p.m. PT
- Please note that new turnstiles will be used at Gates C, E, and G
- Enter the stadium early to avoid longer wait times
Box Office
- Please note that the ticket office is now located at Gate C
Fan Zone on Terry Fox Plaza
- Festivities start at 3:00 p.m. PT
- A Whitecaps FC player will be signing autographs starting at 3 p.m. PT
- Games like Score on Yohei Takaoka presented by Tim Hortons
- RE/MAX Kids Korner featuring airbrush tattoos, Measure Up wall, my first match certificate and more
- Check out the Community Tour driven by Chevrolet
- Crafts and colouring
- Whitecaps FC prizes
- Whitecaps FC merch for sale
Home Opener Pack
Get our Home Opener Pack starting at only $122! This bundle includes three MLS regular season set matches at BC Place with a ticket to Real Salt Lake (2/21), Toronto FC (2/28), and Minnesota United (3/14) + a special edition scarf.
Stand by Me
- Stay in your seats after every Whitecaps FC home win
- Light up your phone
- Join in the singing of Stand by Me
National Anthems
- Anthems will be sung by the amazing 'Caps quartet of Marie Hui, Arielle Tuliao, Elizabeth Irving, and Ema Lake
Player Warmups
- Starting at 3:45 p.m. PT
March to the Match
Join Whitecaps FC supporters for the March to the Match.
- Departing from Dublin Calling at 3:45 p.m. PT
- Will also see supporters joining from Fable Diner & Bar at Robson and Richards
The Landing
- Pitchside viewing area – right behind the player benches!
- Pub on the pitch
- For information, visit whitecapsfc.com/thelanding
Right on the pitch, with the choice of three unique vantage points
- Booking options: Single Match Suites
- Capacity: 24 to 36 guests
- Benefits: $1,000 food & beverage credit, private space by the field, and Whitecaps FC scarf for every guest
Kickin' with the 'Caps, presented by Chevrolet
- Whitecaps FC are excited to welcome Saturday's Kickin' with the 'Caps clubs, presented by Chevrolet - Port Coquitlam FC and South Delta United FC!
Chevrolet Subsoccer
- Chevrolet will have the popular Subsoccer game available to play at section 209
- The game features a table with two benches facing each other, with players attempting to kick a soccer ball into the opposing player’s net below the table
Merchandise
- Available at sections 205, 222, 233, 249
- Grab the new Coastal Jersey while supplies last
- Find more apparel at the Official Whitecaps FC store in Gastown (385 Water Street)
- Shop online at whitecapsfc.com/shop, or internationally at mlsstore.com
🌊 Where Ocean Meets Mountain ⛰️
Inspired by the land and the sea, the 2026 Coastal Jersey channels the power of the peaks and the strength of the Pacific. In a city shaped by people from everywhere, it tells the story of how the roots we plant define who we are.
Supporters Section
- All Whitecaps FC Supporters Sections (201-207 & 248-254) are strictly for home team fans
- Section 253 is general admission
- Many areas will be filled with standing, chanting and singing
- Visiting or rival team colours (Real Salt Lake) and expressions of visiting team support are not permitted in the Whitecaps FC Supporter Sections
- Visiting and rival team supporters may be relocated to another part of the stadium
KidSport 50/50
- Buy your tickets on the concourse
- All proceeds from 50/50 program donated to KidSport BC
- Visit their table at sections 219, 253
- Buy online at whitecapsfc.com/5050
Videoboard Special Messages
- Fill out the form at whitecapsfc.com/matchday/videoboard
- All proceeds go to the Whitecaps FC Foundation
Clear Bags/Bag Check
For the best stadium entry experience, Whitecaps FC and BC Place recommend fans do not bring a bag to the stadium. If you do:
- Clear plastic smaller than 12”x12”x6”
- One small opaque bag, but it can’t be larger than 6.5”x 8.5”
- Bag check is available at Gates C and H (very limited space)
- Exceptions for diaper bags and medically necessary items
- All bags will be inspected prior to entry
Mobile Entry
- All tickets for Whitecaps FC matches are through mobile ticketing
- Season ticket members and pack holders access tickets through whitecapsfc.com/accountmanager
- Single match buyers access through Ticketmaster
Family Washrooms
- Available at sections 203 and 230
Gender Neutral Washrooms
- Sections 112, 203, 216, 224-225, 230, 243
Fan Support Text Line
- Text 778-873-3267 at any point during the match
- Dedicated BCP Guest Services member will respond promptly
Stroller Parking
- Available at section 229
Cashless Transactions
- BC Place is a cashless venue
- All major digital forms of payment including Debit, Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, Google Pay and Apple Pay are accepted
- Cash to Card kiosk located at Sec 235
Save up to 25% on matches
Our 2026 Partial Plans give you flexibility to choose the matches that matter most to you, all at a discounted rate. Select from Flex, Quarter Season, and 'NEW' Half Season Plans while unlocking additional benefits along the way.
$5 Menu
BC Place has a $5 menu, in collaboration with Sodexo Live!
- Dawson’s Hot Dogs at sections 201 and 227
- $5 beer, hot dogs, nachos, and popcorn
Kids Combo
- Dawson's Hot Dogs (214 and 241)
- $8.00 for a hot dog, chips, and soda
- Lions Gate Grill (215, 228 and 254)
- $8.00 for chicken strips, fries, and soda
Last Call
- Last call for alcohol at the 75th minute of the match
Group Tickets
- 10+ tickets
- Save up to 25%
- Get access to special experiences
- Contact groups@whitecapsfc.com
PADS
- Meet PADS (Pacific Assistance Dogs Society) at Section 240!
- PADS dogs are specially trained to support people with disabilities while increasing independence, confidence, and community connection
- Stop by to learn more and scan the QR code to support life‑changing partnerships
- To learn more, visit pads.ca
Kid Captain
Whitecaps FC are honoured to have Aaron Cordeiro from Special Olympics BC as Kid Captain for Saturday's MLS home opener against Real Salt Lake.
Aaron has been a successful multi-sport Special Olympics athlete for three years. He plays soccer in spring and floorball in the winter. Last summer, Aaron competed with his soccer team in the 2025 Special Olympics BC Summer Games in Prince George, where they earned a gold medal and qualified for the Special Olympics Team BC 2026 Training Squad! Now they are working toward representing our province in soccer at the 2026 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games in Medicine Hat in August. Aaron is an avid sports fan and loves Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Please join in welcoming Aaron to the match!
Supporter of the Match
Saturday's Supporter of the Match will be Shahaf Zilbershtein from Vancouver Albion.
Shahaf has been a supporter since 2022. Her favourite Whitecaps memory is going to her first away game in Seattle last season and being there when the team won the Cascadia Cup.
Her favourite part of being in a supporter group is being involved in the Whitecaps community and getting to meet new people who share the same passion!
