Spectator Information: Indigenous Peoples Celebration Match, presented by BMO

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VANCOUVER, BC – Vancouver Whitecaps FC are back at BC Place for the first time since June 1. The ‘Caps will look to get back to winning ways as they host St. Louis CITY SC for the second time ever.

Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. PT.

In the midst of National Indigenous History Month, Saturday will mark the club’s annual Indigenous Peoples Celebration Match. Youth from across the region will take part in a pre-match event supported by BMO, while fans will be treated to entertainment from Land Back Records, as well an Indigenous Artists Market.

Below is important information for fans heading to the match.

The Warmup on Terry Fox Plaza

  • Starts at 12 p.m. PT
  • Indigenous Artists Market featuring custom acrylic jewelry from Atleo Designs and handcrafted tea and plant medicines from Raven and Hummingbird Tea Co
  • All ages
  • Music, games, facepainting, food, and $5 drinks

Land Back Records

Land Back Records will be providing the entertainment with their talented recording artists and dancers.

The Warmup Pre-Match on Terry Fox Plaza

  • Performances starting at 4 p.m. PT
  • Showcase performers, emerging talent, and youth – including Pîsim SB, Dem Rosé Boys, Kadence, $ Bake
  • Marquee performance from Hayley Wallis
  • Decolonial Clothing Co. is a proud Indigenous-owned and operated clothing line that empowers the current and next generations and will be available for pruchase on the patio. More information can be found at https://decolonialclothing.com/

National Anthem

Halftime

The mission at Land Back Records is multifaceted: to create visibility and build capacity for Indigenous artists, they provide access to production studios, creative direction, artist services, deliver marketing campaigns, produce Indigenous-focused events and more. Their approach to business incorporates values of reciprocity and revitalization of the Indigenous economy, prioritizing community over profit.

Soccer Jamboree, supported by BMO

  • More than 75 youth from five different tribes across the region
  • Includes pre-match clinic on the pitch with Whitecaps FC coaches
  • Participants will hear from local leaders
  • Receive a Whitecaps FC duffle bag with a t-shirt, ball, and water bottle, along with a skills certificate and cones to continue practicing at home
  • All participants will then enjoy the match!

Gates

  • Open at 6:30 p.m. PT
  • Enter the stadium at least an hour prior to kickoff to avoid longer wait times

Warm-ups

  • Starting at 6:45 p.m. PT

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 (St. Louis CITY SC) will be permitted to be worn in the supporters sections
  • Expect standing, singing, chanting, and potential obstructed views

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”
  • Bag check is available at Gate C
  • Exceptions for diaper bags and medically necessary items
  • 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
  • Season ticket members and pack holders access tickets through com/accountmanager
  • Single match buyers access through Ticketmaster

Stroller parking

  • Available at section 229

Family washrooms

  • Available at sections 244, 217

Last call

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

Stand by Me

  • Stay in your seats after every Whitecaps FC home win
  • Join the team in the singing of Stand by Me

Fan Support Text Line

  • Text 778-873-3267 at any point during the match
  • Dedicated BCP Guest Services member will respond promptly

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)
  • $6.50 for a hot dog, chips, and soda
  • Lions Gate Grill (228 and 254)
  • $6.50 for chicken strips, fries, and soda
BC Place Gluten vegan vegetarian

Bloodlines jersey

  • Whitecaps FC will be wearing their primary white Bloodlines jersey on Saturday
  • Both the Bloodlines jersey and The 50 jersey are available for purchase at sections 205, 222, 233, and 249
  • At the Official Whitecaps FC store in Gastown
  • Online at com/shop

KidSport 50/50

  • Buy your tickets on the concourse
  • All proceeds from 50/50 program donated to KidSport BC
  • Visit their table at sections 240, 253
  • Buy online at com/5050

RE/MAX Family Zone

  • Section 226
  • Colouring at 'Caps Clubhouse
  • First match certificate to commemorate the occasion

The Asahi Super Dry Landing

  • Pitchside viewing area – right behind the player benches!
  • Pub on the pitch
  • Access to food court
  • For information, visit com/asahilanding

Group tickets

Videoboard special messages

Kid Captains

Whitecaps FC are honoured to have brothers Joseph Rice-Stogan and Jonathan Robinson from Hope and Health as kid captains for Saturday's home match against St. Louis CITY SC.

Joseph and Jonathan are both enthusiastic participants of the Hope and Health H3 program in East Vancouver. They both show incredible sportsmanship, dedication and enthusiasm for soccer and can be found playing every day before and after school long after everyone else has gone home. These brothers are kind, helpful, responsible and are true champions on and off the pitch.

Please join in welcoming Joseph and Jonathan to the match!

Supporters of the Match

Saturday's Supporters of the Match are Jacqueline Alanis and her daughter Mia from Rain City Brigade.

Jacqueline has been a Whitecaps FC season memebr for 12 years. Her favourite memory is getting a selfie with Alphonso Davies on Canada Day in 2018, and her favourite part about being in a supporters group is supporing each other as a community.