BC Gov News
From City of Vancouver: https://vancouver.ca/news-calendar/free-access-to-fifa-fan-festival-at-hastings-park-march-2026.aspx
On March 17, 2026, the City of Vancouver and Government of British Columbia announced new ticketing details for the FIFA Fan Festiva Vancouver, confirming free entry to the festival site at Hastings Park, and that general admission to the amphitheatre floor for match viewing events will also be free.
The amphitheatre’s general admission floor area will have an estimated capacity of 2,600 per match and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Premium experiences, including reserved seating within the amphitheatre and dedicated fast-track entry lanes, will be available for purchase.
Free access to match viewings stems from a motion passed by Vancouver City Council and enjoys full support from both the City of Vancouver and Government of British Columbia.
The FIFA Fan Festiva Vancouver will serve as British Columbia’s largest fan destination during the tournament, featuring live broadcasts of FIFA World Cu matches at the new amphitheatre, live performances, culinary offerings from across the province and cultural programming that highlights the creativity and diversity of Vancouver and British Columbia.
The festival will run from June 11-19, 2026, at Hastings Park. Additional details will be made available closer to the FIFA Fan Festiva Vancouver opening.
Quotes:
“We’ve been clear from the beginning that the FIFA World Cup should be something the entire city can experience. Free access to the festival and free general admission match viewing means thousands of people can come together to celebrate the tournament, whether they have a ticket to a match or not.”
– Ken Sim, mayor, Vancouver
“Hosting the World Cup is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for British Columbia. By offering free access to the amphitheatre, the FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver will create a welcoming place for people from B.C. and around the world to come together and share in the excitement of the World Cup.”
– Anne Kang, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport