The provincial government has announced plans to provide tickets for children and teens facing barriers to two of the seven FIFA World Cup matches.
BC Place’s Community Benefit Program will be providing as many as 350 tickets to the June 21 and 26 matches, the province, the City of Vancouver and B.C. Pavilion Corporation, also known as PavCo, which operates BC Place announced Thursday (May 14).
“Hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026 is an unprecedented opportunity for British Columbia and we want to ensure that everyone has the chance to participate and enjoy the tournament in some way,” said Anne Kang, minister of tourism, arts, culture and sport.
Premier David Eby alluded to the ticket announcement on Tuesday during an announcement and tour of BC Place ahead of World Cup, which kicks off June 11. Vancouver will be hosting seven matches.
The tickets, according to the release, have been bought by the City of Vancouver and have been specifically allocated for this program.
“Sport has a unique ability to bring people together and create shared moments of connection, from mornings on the field to watching games with family and friends. It transcends communities and cultures,” Jessie Adcock, Vancouver host city committee lead, said.
Non-profit organizations that support children and teens facing barriers will be able to apply for 10 tickets per organization.
Applications will be accepted beginning Thursday, May 14 through Friday, May 22. PavCo will be coordinating the online application process.
Eligible organizations include B.C.-based registered charities, not-for-profit organizations and Indigenous community organizations that support children and youth, such as those who are: seeking mental-health support, supported through social services, newcomers to B.C. and facing affordability barriers to sport participation.
Ticket allocation will be determined through a draw. Successful organizations will be notified beginning Tuesday, June 2.
The tickets must be distributed to children and teens and cannot be sold or raffled for fundraising purposes.
The BC Place Community Benefit Program supports community organizations by donating tickets for events at BC Place. In 2025, the program provided more than 2,500 ticket donations to organizations.