VANCOUVER, BC – It's a must-win on Thursday as Vancouver Whitecaps FC host Costa Rican side Deportivo Saprissa in the second leg of Round One in the Concacaf Champions Cup.
Single match tickets are available at ticketmaster.ca/whitecaps. For all other ticket options, visit whitecapsfc.com/tickets. The winner will move on to face Mexican giants CF Monterrey, with a quick turnaround to the potential first leg of that series on Wednesday, March 5 at BC Place.
Below is important information for fans attending Thursday's match.
Format + Scenarios
- The 'Caps enter down 2-1 after the first leg at Estadio Saprissa last week
- The away goals rule is in effect
- Below is chart showing how the 'Caps can advance
- Of note, a 2-1 Whitecaps FC win in regulation would result in extra time
- The winner will move on to face Mexican giants CF Monterrey, with a quick turnaround to the potential first leg of that series on Wednesday, March 5 at BC Place
Welcome back, Kendall Waston
- Be in your seats before 6:45 p.m.
- Former Whitecaps FC captain
- 137 appearances from 2014 to 2018
- 2016 MLS All-Star
- Helped 'Caps win 2015 Canadian Championship and reach MLS Cup Playoffs three times
- Became the first-ever active player from the club to play and score at the FIFA Men's World Cup in 2018
Black History Month jerseys
- The 'Caps will be wearing their Black History Month kits on Thursday
- Stay tuned to Whitecaps FC channels to find out how you can bid on a BHM jersey and support Ethos Lab!
Merchandise
- The brand new Peak jersey is available among other items at sections 205, 222, 233, 249
- Find more apparel at the Official Whitecaps FC store in Gastown (385 Water Street)
- Shop online at whitecapsfc.com/shop
Gates
- Open at 6 p.m. PT
- Suite entrance opens at 5:30 p.m. PT
- Enter the stadium early to avoid longer wait times
Player Warmups
- Starting at 6:15 p.m. PT
Welcome FC Faly
- Whitecaps FC are excited to welcome local youth soccer club, FC Faly
The Landing
- Pitchside viewing area – right behind the player benches!
- Pub on the pitch
- For information, visit whitecapsfc.com/thelanding
Stand by Me
- Stay in your seats after every Whitecaps FC home win
- Join the team in the singing of Stand by Me
Supporters Section
- Please note that sections 248-254 and 201-207 are part of the Whitecaps FC supporters section
- Section 253 is general admission
- No opposing team jerseys or apparel (Deportivo Saprissa) will be permitted to be worn in the supporters sections
- Expect standing, singing, chanting, and potential obstructed views
Videoboard special messages
- Fill out the form at whitecapsfc.com/matchday/videoboard
- All proceeds go to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank
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 Gate C (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
Fan Support Text Line
- Text 778-873-3267 at any point during the match
- Dedicated BCP Guest Services member will respond promptly
Family washrooms
- Available at sections 244, 217
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
$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)
- $7.50 for a hot dog, chips, and soda
- Lions Gate Grill (228 and 254)
- $7.50 for chicken strips, fries, and soda
Featured item
- Bacon wrapped footlong hotdog at section 244 Dawson Deluxe Portable
Last call
- Last call for alcohol at the 75th minute of the match
Group tickets
- 10+ tickets
- Save up to 33%
- Get access to special experiences
- Contact groups@whitecapsfc.com
Be Part of The Next Wave
- Swing by section 225 for more information on 2025 Season Memberships and all the perks that come with it
Kid Captain
Whitecaps FC are honoured to have Eden Belle O'Neill from Ethos Lab as Kid Captain for Thursday's Concacaf Champions Cup match versus Deportivo Saprissa.
Eden Belle is the 17-year-old founder of Black Queen Collective, a sisterhood and mental health support organization for Black teenage girls. An active member of Black STEAM organization Ethos Lab, she also sits on the Youth Council of the Jr Black Achievement Awards and serves as Youth Representative for The City of Vancouver's Anti-Black, Racism & Cultural Redress Advisory group. Eden Belle plans to study law in the future, as she is a passionate advocate for social justice and prison reform.
Join Eden Belle in supporting Ethos Lab’s mission of creating a more inclusive future by increasing representation in innovative careers!
Supporter of the Match
Thursday's Supporter of the Match will be Daniel Asel from the Prawnsiders.
Daniel has been a supporter since 2012 and his favourite moment is the 4-2 win over Toronto FC in the inaugural match in 2011. He loves being a supporter for the community, above all.
