Canada takes on Switzerland in its third and final group-stage match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Wednesday, June 24 at noon at B.C. Place. With a spot in the knockout round on the line for the first time, tens of thousands of fans are expected to converge on the stadium and surrounding fan zones. Transit officials and city planners have laid out specific routes and recommendations to manage the influx.
Best way to get to B.C. Place
Fans attending the match should take the SkyTrain to Main Street-Science World station on the Expo Line. From there, a pedestrian-only, fenced-off corridor along False Creek—called the Last Mile—leads directly to the stadium's single entry point on the east side. The Last Mile doubles as a fan zone, open to both ticket holders and non-ticket holders, featuring festivities and entertainment.
According to FIFA and TransLink, this route is the most efficient and avoids vehicle congestion around the stadium. Road closures are expected on nearby streets, including parts of Pacific Boulevard and Expo Boulevard, starting at 8 a.m.
Voyageurs pre-game march
Canada's national fan group, the Voyageurs, will hold a sold-out gathering at Fionn MacCool's on Main Street beginning at 7 a.m. Fans are asked to assemble at Switchmen Street—just south of the pub, a block north of East 1st Avenue at Quebec Street—by 9:30 a.m. for a planned 10 a.m. departure to B.C. Place. The group promises a "full voice, scarves up, drums beating" march, creating a sea of red through the streets.
Getting to the FIFA Fan Festival at Hastings Park
The FIFA Fan Festival at the PNE Amphitheatre in Hastings Park is another major draw. TransLink has added the 11 Fan Festival Express bus, running continuously between 29th Avenue SkyTrain station (Expo Line), Renfrew SkyTrain station (Millennium Line), and the festival site, with extra service during peak hours. Regular routes serving the area—including the R5 Hastings RapidBus, 14, 28, 130, and 222—will also run more frequently.
Organizers recommend public transit, walking, biking, taxis, ride-hailing, or carpooling to reach the festival. Parking is extremely limited and not advised.
Road and transit tips
Drivers should expect delays on major arteries like Hastings Street, Main Street, and the Georgia Viaduct. TransLink will add extra trains on the Expo and Millennium lines before and after the match. The Canada Line will also see increased service to Waterfront station for connections. Fans are urged to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and use the Transit app or TransLink's website for real-time updates.
"This is a historic day for Canadian soccer, and we want everyone to enjoy it safely," said a TransLink spokesperson. "Using transit is the best way to avoid traffic and be part of the celebration."
