VANCOUVER, BC – Vancouver Whitecaps FC will be celebrating the club’s 10th Anniversary Pride Match on Saturday as they host Cascadia rivals Seattle Sounders FC at BC Place for the second time this season. It will be a busy day, highlighted by three events.
- 2 p.m. PT: Whitecaps FC 2 vs. Colorado Rapids 2 (BC Place)
- 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. PT: ‘Caps & Queens (Robson and Beatty)
- 7:30 p.m. PT: Whitecaps FC vs. Seattle Sounders FC (BC Place)
Below is a full run down of what to expect.
WFC2 at BC Place
Whitecaps FC 2 will kick off the day by playing their first of three consecutive MLS NEXT Pro home matches at BC Place at 2 p.m. PT. Entrance will be through Gate A only at 1:30 p.m. PT.
Tickets to enter BC Place for the WFC2 matches are separate from the tickets for the MLS matches, and all spectators will be required to leave the stadium in-between matches. Capacity for WFC2 matches is limited and on a first come, first serve basis.
Season ticket members can access their complimentary tickets by using their account number as their access key at checkout. Youth 18 and under get in free. WFC2 tickets can be purchased through Universe, priced at only $10. Fans are encouraged to secure their tickets in advance.
Pride scarf
The limited edition, beautifully designed Whitecaps FC Pride scarf is available for purchase at sections 205, 222, 233, and 249, as well as the Love Unites warm-up tops.
’Caps & Queens Drag Happy Hour
When: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. PT
Where: Corner of Robson Street & Beatty Street
Cost: Free
Ages: 19+
Capacity: 900
Vancouver’s largest drag happy hour is here! The fun starts at 3 p.m. PT with a live set from DJ Nick Bertossi. ’Caps & Queens will be hosted by Synthia Kiss (Canada’s Drag Race season 2), and feature drag performances from Batty Banks, Bibi Souphresh, Genesis (Vancouver’s Next Drag Superstar 2023), Jerrilynn Spears, Kara Juku (Vancouver’s Next Drag Superstar 2020), and Tiffany Ann Co. In-between drag sets will be a performance from acclaimed singer/songwriter Matthew Presidente.
Viper Sunglasses - The first 200 fans at ‘Caps & Queens will receive a free pair of viper sunglasses.
All ages entertainment on Terry Fox Plaza - Fun for the whole family can be found on Terry Fox Plaza! Kicking off at 4 p.m. PT, the plaza will feature DJ Juice and the one and only Conni Smudge, who has been a part of Whitecaps FC Pride since the beginning. There will also be facepainting, games and other entertainers on site.
Terry Fox Plaza will also include an autograph signing from a Whitecaps FC player!
QMUNITY is the designated non-profit partner for the match. They will be activating and fundraising onsite. The club is kicking off with a $10,000 donation, with all proceeds going directly to support free and accessible mental health services for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, especially at-risk youth. Learn more at qmunity.ca.
T-Shirt Station
QMUNITY will also be running a t-shirt station, by donation, where fans can create their very own colourful ‘Caps shirts featuring the club's Pride logo.
Welcome Pride societies!
Vancouver Whitecaps FC are thrilled to welcome the following Pride societies:
- Burnaby Pride
- Delta Pride
- New Westminster Pride
- North Shore Pride Alliance
- Pride Squamish
- Pride Whistler
- Surrey Pride
- Vancouver Pride
Rainbow Concert Band - A very special ensemble from the Rainbow Concert Band, Canada's only LGBTQ2S+ concert band, will await fans. Founded in 1990, the Rainbow Concert Band are a group dedicated to providing an outlet for Lesbian, Gay, Transgendered, Bisexual, Queer, Queer-friendly and Allied (LGBTQ2S+) people who are looking for a safe and supportive environment to practice and perform music.
Synthia Kiss will also be moving inside for a lip-sync performance at halftime.
Pride logo
The Whitecaps FC Pride logo, returning for a second straight year, was designed by local artist Christina Hryc, also known as Boots. Her style utilizes fluid line drawings on bold bright colourfield, often layered with floral and geometric pattern that seeks to emulate layers of graffiti with references to personal nostalgia, queer culture, and pop iconography. She has completed murals in the United States, Central America, Mexico, and Canada.
Pride on the pitch
The ‘Caps will again have Pride coloured nets, corner flags, and giant flags at the opening procession, making for a colourful evening at BC Place.
BC Place Pride specials
The rainbow grilled cheese is back! The popular item will be available at Boom Kitchen in sections 230 and 244.
A Pride Rainbow Donut will be available at section 235.
All Dillon’s Cocktails will be featured for $1 off.
Gender neutral bathrooms
Gender neutral bathrooms are available at sections 216 and 253.
Player arrivals
Fans can meet their favourite 'Caps players, take photos & get autographs. Interested fans should arrive by 5 p.m. (players will enter between 5:15 p.m. and 5:45 p.m.) at the West entrance gate off Expo Boulevard, and look for the Whitecaps FC staff member to guide them into BC Place! Space is limited, so fans should arrive early.
March to the Match
Join the supporters on the March to the Match down Robson street to BC Place.
The march will depart from Dublin Calling at 6:15 p.m. PT, and will also see supporters joining from the Ox Pub on Robson and Granville.
Kid Captain
Whitecaps FC are honoured to have Liam Holbrook as Kid Captain for Saturday's match.
Liam loves painting, coloring and swimming in warm water. He also loves playing sports, attending karate, and partaking in crossfit. He has just graduated Preschool and is so excited about Kindergarten.
Please join in welcoming Liam to the match!
$5 Menu!
BC Place has announced a new $5 menu this year, in collaboration with Sodexo Live!, including $5 beer, hot dogs, tacos, and popcorn. Limited-release items may appear on the menu throughout the year. The $5 Menu is available at Dawson’s Hot Dogs stands at sections 201 and 227.
Flex pass
Want more matches for your money? Pick three or more matches from only $66 and unlock exclusive benefits: whitecapsfc.com/flex.
Group tickets
Bring the whole squad. Save up to 33% and get access to special experiences when you buy 10+ tickets. Contact groups@whitecapsfc.com.
Gates
Gates A, C, H, E, G, and the Accessible drop-off/pick-up located along Pacific Boulevard at section 147 will all be open for entry starting at 6 p.m. PT. Gates for suite entry will open at 530 p.m. PT.
Kickoff is officially at 7:39 p.m. PT.
Stand by Me
Make sure to stay in your seats post-match for every Whitecaps FC home win. Get your phones out and join the team in the singing of Stand by Me!
Supporters of the Match
Saturday's Supporters of the Match are the Altman family from the Prawnsiders supporters group.
Tym, Bo, and Noel are big ‘Caps fans. Tym has been a season ticket holder since 2008 and a supporter since 2010. His favourite memory is winning the Canadian Championship last season and celebrating with fellow Prawnsiders. He enjoys the group for their ethos of “singing when we want” and getting together pre and post game.
KidSport 50/50
Vancouver Whitecaps FC are proud to partner with KidSport BC for the club’s 50/50 program! All proceeds from the 50/50 program will be donated to Kid Sport BC to help to improve the lives of children and youth in our community. Buy your tickets on the concourse, visit their table at sections 220, or buy online at whitecapsfc.com/5050.
Family Zone
Check out the RE/MAX Family Zone at section 226, featuring colouring at 'Caps Clubhouse. If it's your first match, don't forget to stop by and pick up your certificate to commemorate the occasion.
Kids Combo
The Kids Combo at Dawson's Hot Dogs (214 and 241) is $6.50 for a hot dog, chips, fountain soda. The Kids Combo at Lions Gate Grill (228 and 254) is $6.50 for chicken strip, fries and fountain soda.
The Asahi Super Dry Landing
The Asahi Super Dry Landing provides the perfect atmosphere to kick back with the squad, entertain clients, or enjoy an evening with the family with the best views in BC Place – right behind the player benches! Asahi Super Dry is also available at sections 203, 209, 234, 248.
Last call
The last call for alcohol in the stadium will be the 75th minute of the match.
Videoboard special messages
Get on the big screen at BC Place! You can get your personalized message on the videoboard during an upcoming Whitecaps FC match. All proceeds go to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. Fill out the form at whitecapsfc.com/matchday/videoboard.
Clear bags/Bag Check
For ease of entry, Whitecaps FC and BC Place recommend you don’t bring a bag to the stadium. If you do bring a bag, make sure it’s made of clear plastic and smaller than 12”x12”x6”. Exceptions will be made for diaper bags and medically necessary items that do not fit into a clear bag. You can bring one small opaque bag, but it can’t be larger than 6.5”x 8.5”. All bags will be inspected prior to entry.
Mobile entry
All tickets for Whitecaps FC matches are through mobile ticketing, providing a contactless and paperless experience. Season ticket members and pack holders will need to access their tickets through whitecapsfc.com/accountmanager. Single match buyers will access their tickets through Ticketmaster.
Cashless transactions
In order to reduce the potential for hand-to-hand contact, and to improve the efficiency of payment transactions, BC Place is now a cashless venue. Concessions and food and beverage vendors will accept all major digital forms of payment including Mobile, Debit Cards, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Google Pay and Apple Pay. Cash payments will not be accepted. There will be a Cash to Card kiosk located at Sec 235 where guests can exchange cash for cards to use at the food and beverage locations throughout the stadium.
Celebration Matches
Keep an eye out for a number of special events throughout the season celebrating our community. Next up is College Night on Wednesday, October 4 as the ‘Caps host St. Louis CITY SC for the first time: whitecapsfc.com/news/whitecaps-fc-announce-2023-celebration-matches.
