Spectator Guide: Indigenous Peoples Celebration Match, supported by BMO

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VANCOUVER, BC – East vs. West.

Two of the top teams in MLS will go head-to-head at BC Place this coming Saturday, April 11 as Vancouver Whitecaps FC take on New York City FC. Kickoff will be at 4:30 p.m. PT.

Fans are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy festivities for the club's Indigenous Peoples Celebration Match, supported by BMO. 

Tickets remain available at ticketmaster.ca/whitecaps, with all options at whitecapsfc.com/tickets.

Below is important information for fans attending Saturday's match.

Indigenous Peoples Celebration Match, supported by BMO

  • Logo: Designed by Austin Harry
  • Scarves: Limited edition Indigenous Peoples Celebration scarf available at all merch locations. Special edition bandana giveaway for fans
  • Pre-match clinic with supporting partner BMO: Featuring Whitecaps FC alum Terry Felix. More than 100 youth on the pitch, including participants from:
    • Musqueam Nation
    • Tsleil-Waututh Nation
    • Squamish Nation
    • Tsartlip First Nation
  • Fan Zone on Terry Fox Plaza: Performances from Proud Little Warriors, a dynamic youth drum group, and hoop dancer Jane Wylie
  • Pre-match performance: Proud Little Warriors
  • Team entrance: Members from the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations will lead the teams onto the field

Gates

  • Public Gates: Open at 3:30 p.m. PT
  • Suite Entrance: Opens at 3:00 p.m. PT
  • Entry Tip: Please note that new turnstiles are in use at Gates C, E, and G. Arrive early to avoid lines!
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Box Office

  • Please note that the ticket office is now located at Gate B

Fan Zone on Terry Fox Plaza

  • Start Time: 3:00 p.m. PT
  • Power Smart Autograph Station Presented by BC Hydro
  • Games like Score on Yohei Takaoka presented by Tim Hortons
  • RE/MAX Kids Korner featuring airbrush tattoos, Measure Up wall, my first match certificate and more
  • Crafts and colouring
  • Whitecaps FC prizes
  • Whitecaps FC merch for sale
Half-Season Plan

Half-Season Plan

Our newest partial plan option gives you the freedom to bundle 10+ matches from $305 (fees and taxes included), including benefits such as 15% merchandise discounts, One complimentary match upgrade and more!

National Anthems

  • Anthems will be sung by Elizabeth Irving

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
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Player Warmups

  • Starting at 3:45 p.m. PT

March to the Match

Join Whitecaps FC supporters for the March to the Match.

  • Departing from Dublin Calling at 3:45 p.m. PT
  • Will also see supporters joining from Fable Diner & Bar at Robson and Richards

ERDINGER

  • Prost! ERDINGER beer will be available at sections 234, 248, 203, 219
  • Fans can also get tickets to the ERDINGER Haus, a pub on the pitch
Wilkommen to Erdinger Haus, where traditions are built.

Wilkommen to Erdinger Haus, where traditions are built.

It’s a party on the pitch! Located right behind the player benches, these are the best views in the house. Gather your friends, family, or clients to pour and prost together, and absorb the energy of being in the centre of the action. You’ve never experienced fußball like this.

Kickin' with the 'Caps, presented by Chevrolet

  • Whitecaps FC are excited to welcome Saturday's Kickin' with the 'Caps club, presented by Chevrolet - Surrey United SC!

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
Muller merch

Merchandise

🌊 Where Ocean Meets Mountain ⛰️

🌊 Where Ocean Meets Mountain ⛰️

Inspired by the land and the sea, the 2026 Coastal Jersey channels the power of the peaks and the strength of the Pacific. In a city shaped by people from everywhere, it tells the story of how the roots we plant define who we are.

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 (New York City FC) 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
50 50 Buy Now 2024

We are excited to partner with KidSport BC on the 50/50 program for the 2026 season, giving kids across the province the chance to experience the joy of organized sport.

‌When you purchase a 50/50 ticket, either online or at BC Place during a home match, you’ll be entered into a draw to win half of the total jackpot. The other half of all ticket sales will help fund grants for kids from families facing financial barriers, to assist with the cost of sport registration fees.

Videoboard Special Messages

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 Gates C and H (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
Right on the pitch, with the choice of three unique vantage points

Right on the pitch, with the choice of three unique vantage points

  • Booking options: Single Match Suites
  • Capacity: 24 to 36 guests
  • Benefits: $1,000 food & beverage credit, private space by the field, and Whitecaps FC scarf for every guest

$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)
  • $8.00 for a hot dog, chips, and soda
  • Lions Gate Grill (215, 228 and 254)
  • $8.00 for chicken strips, fries, and soda

Last Call

  • Last call for alcohol at the 75th minute of the match
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Group Tickets

PADS

  • Meet PADS (Pacific Assistance Dogs Society) at Section 240!
  • PADS dogs are specially trained to support people with disabilities while increasing independence, confidence, and community connection
  • Stop by to learn more and scan the QR code to support life‑changing partnerships  
  • To learn more, visit pads.ca