Vancouver · World Cup 2026

Paulie's Guide to
Watching the World Cup

Bars, fan zones, viewing parties, Canada games, where to stay and more — The Soccer Pilgrim has you covered.

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⭐ Featured Venue

The Place to Be This World Cup

Paul's top pick for an unforgettable viewing experience in Vancouver.

Container Brewing Vancouver
🌤 Outdoor Screen 🇳🇱 Dutch House 🌍 African Viewing Party
⭐ Pilgrim's Pick

Container Brewing

The Dutch House & African Viewing Party Hub

Container Brewing is one of Vancouver's most exciting World Cup venues — featuring a large outdoor screen where you can catch dozens of World Cup matches in the fresh air. This World Cup, they're hosting the Dutch House for Netherlands supporters and an exciting African Viewing Party celebrating Africa's nations on the world stage. Cold craft beer, incredible atmosphere, and serious soccer passion.

📍 1216 Franklin St, East Vancouver
📺 Large outdoor screen · Multiple indoor screens
🎉 Dutch House & African Viewing Party events
🍺 Craft beer · Great atmosphere
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📍 Directory

Where to Watch in Vancouver

The Soccer Pilgrim's growing guide to bars, restaurants, and fan zones showing World Cup games across the city.

Container Brewing

Brewery
📍 1216 Franklin St, East Vancouver

Giant outdoor screen, music, drums, street food. Hosts the Dutch House & African Football Fever Watch Party. Paul's top pick.

Outdoor Screen Craft Beer Events

PNE Fan Festival

Official Fan Zone
📍 PNE Grounds, Vancouver

The official Fan Festival in Vancouver — live match screenings, activations, food, entertainment and celebration for all fans.

Official Big Screen Family Friendly
Official Fan Festival Site →

BC Place Fan Zone

Official Zone
📍 Downtown Vancouver

The official Fan Zone at BC Place — the heart of World Cup action in Vancouver.

Official Live Matches Downtown

Bimini's

Bar
📍 2010 W 4th Ave, Kitsilano

Huge indoor screen plus TVs everywhere — they'll be showing all World Cup games. A Kits institution since 1975. Video coming soon.

Big Screen All Games TVs Everywhere
Visit Bimini's →

The Hoxton

Bar · England House
📍 Gastown, Vancouver

Gastown's go-to spot for the Three Lions faithful — The Hoxton will be an official England House for the World Cup. Video coming soon.

England House Gastown Atmosphere
Visit The Hoxton →

Numbers on Davie

Bar
📍 Davie St, West End

Not normally open during the day, but Numbers will be opening their doors for select World Cup matches. Stay tuned for which games!

Select Games Davie Village
Visit Numbers →

Foy's Irish Bar

Irish Pub
📍 Vancouver

All games, many TVs — Foy's is going all in for the World Cup. Expect a proper pub atmosphere for every single match.

All Games Many TVs Irish Pub
Visit Foy's →
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🇨🇦 Canada is in it!

Canada Game Dates in Vancouver

Canada plays group stage games in Vancouver and Toronto. Here's where to be — or watch with us.

June 12, 2026 · Friday
🇨🇦
Canada
VS
🌐
TBD

Canada's opening group stage match — played in Toronto. A historic moment as Canada kicks off their World Cup 2026 campaign on home soil.

🏠 Rooms at U of T available — see details
June 18, 2026 · Thursday
🇨🇦
Canada
VS
🇶🇦
Qatar

Canada faces Qatar in a crucial group stage clash. Join the SFU group package and watch with fans at a Vancouver viewing party.

🏠 $249/night at SFU — see details
June 24, 2026 · Wednesday
🇨🇦
Canada
VS
🇨🇭
Switzerland

Canada's final group stage match — could be the decider for qualification. The perfect reason to stay in Vancouver for the full experience.

🏠 $249/night at SFU — see details
🏠 Accommodation

Stay at SFU or U of T

250 rooms secured for World Cup dates — including a special group package built around the Canada games. From $249/night.

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Groups of 10 or More? Reach Out!

A community experience — stay together, watch together, celebrate together. Perfect for soccer clubs, friend groups, and fan communities.

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Centred Around June 18 & 24

The package is designed around both Canada group stage games in Vancouver. Arrive together, watch both matches, create memories.

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SFU Campus — Burnaby Mountain

Beautiful setting with stunning views, close to Vancouver and transit links to BC Place and fan zones across the city.

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Viewing Parties Included

Group viewings at the PNE Fan Festival and official fan zones. The Soccer Pilgrim will be there too.

$249
Per Night

Private single rooms at SFU. While Vancouver hotels are charging $1,000+/night during the World Cup, SFU offers an affordable, social alternative — right on campus.

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Or email us directly for the group package of 10+ people

🌍 Coming With a Group?
CSM Travel specialises in World Cup group packages — accommodation, VIP experiences, and more for groups of 10+.
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Paul Belsito

The Soccer Pilgrim · Actor · Vancouver's #1 Soccer Fan

Paul Belsito is a lifelong soccer fan and Vancouver-based actor who first created The Soccer Pilgrim concept over 15 years ago. The idea was simple: be the guide that takes fans on a journey through the beautiful game.

With World Cup 2026 coming to Vancouver, the moment has finally arrived to bring The Soccer Pilgrim back to life. Paul is out every week visiting venues, talking to owners, and filming the experiences that will make your World Cup unforgettable.

Follow along on Instagram and TikTok @SoccerPilgrim for weekly venue features, match-day guides, and all things World Cup 2026 in Vancouver.

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