VANCOUVER, BC – Oktoberfest is here! Arrive early for a free, all ages party on Terry Fox Plaza.
Then get ready for another big match! Vancouver Whitecaps FC continue their climb this coming Sunday, October 5 when they host San Jose Earthquakes at BC Place, presented by Tim Hortons. Kickoff is at 3 p.m. PT.
Best team in Cascadia. Best team in Canada. Now, can the 'Caps become the best team in the MLS Western Conference?
Below is important information for fans attending Sunday's match.
Tim Hortons
- Pre-match Timbits jamboree at BC Place!
- Free coffee at the Fan Zone on Terry Fox Plaza
- "Find that Coffee" halftime challenge
Oktoberfest party on Terry Fox Plaza, in conjunction with Harvest Haus!
- Festivities start at 12 p.m. PT
- All ages welcome
- Hosted by Burgmeister
- Wear your lederhosen! Fans are encouraged to dress for the occasion
- Beer starting at $5, plus bratwursts, pretzels, and more
- Live entertainment and Oompah music from the Oktoberators
- Check out the Community Tour driven by Chevrolet and scan to enter to win a signed Thomas Müller jersey
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
- National anthems will be sung by the talented Arielle Tuliao
Gates
- Open at 2 p.m. PT
- Suite entrance opens at 1:30 p.m. PT
- Enter the stadium early to avoid longer wait times
Player Warmups
- Starting at 2:15 p.m. PT
March to the Match
Join Whitecaps FC supporters for the March to the Match.
- Departing from Dublin Calling at 2:15 p.m. PT
- Will also see supporters joining from Fable Diner & Bar at Robson and Richards
Kickin' with the 'Caps, presented by Chevrolet
- Whitecaps FC are excited to welcome Saturday's Kickin' with the 'Caps clubs, presented by Chevrolet - North Vancouver Football Club and Marpole Soccer Club!
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
The Landing
- Pitchside viewing area – right behind the player benches!
- Pub on the pitch
- For information, visit whitecapsfc.com/thelanding
Merchandise
- The Peak jersey is selling out fast! Limited quantities are still available for purchase among other items at sections 205, 222, 233, 249
- Merchandise is also available outside at The Fan Zone on Terry Fox Plaza
- Find more apparel at the Official Whitecaps FC store in Gastown (385 Water Street)
- Shop online at whitecapsfc.com/shop
- Limited edition Lederhosen scarf (see below)
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 (San Jose Earthquakes) 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 Gate C (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
$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)
- $7.50 for a hot dog, chips, and soda
- Lions Gate Grill (228 and 254)
- $7.50 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 20%
- Get access to special experiences
- Contact groups@whitecapsfc.com
PADS
- The Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) will be on site at section 240.
- PADS supports people with disabilities and community care providers by partnering them with certified assistance dogs. To learn more, visit their booth or go to pads.ca
Hogan's Alley Society
- Hogan’s Alley Society (HAS) is a Black-led non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the social, political, economic, and cultural well-being of people of African descent in Metro Vancouver
- Three strategic pillars: culturally informed housing, nonprofit housing development, and community engagement
- Learn more at section 225
Craig’s Cause Pancreatic Cancer Society
- Craig’s Cause Pancreatic Cancer Society is a national charity dedicated to both increasing survival and improving the quality of life for every Canadian diagnosed with pancreatic cancer
- Awareness raising, education, peer to peer support and research
- Learn more by visiting their booth on Terry Fox Plaza
