VANCOUVER, BC – Vancouver Whitecaps FC are back at BC Place on Wednesday in a massive Western Conference match against Austin FC, presented by University Canada West.
Kickoff will be at 7:30 p.m. PT. Here are a few important things to note for fans heading to the match.
Visit UCW at section 253
Win prizes and learn more about University Canada West at section 253 on the concourse.
Win a TV courtesy of TELUS
Pre-match and during halftime, stay tuned to the videoboard and scan the QR code to take part in a game that will land one lucky winner a new TV courtesy of TELUS.
PlayNow Soccer ShowdownA few lucky fans at the match will be chosen to take part in the PlayNow Soccer Showdown, a halftime obstacle course. Fans in the stands can also predict the winner and enter to win a $250 food & drink voucher and a pitchside table to a future match.
GVBOT Corporate CupMore than 300 participants will take part in the annual GVBOT Corporate Cup earlier in the day on the pitch at BC Place. Participating teams include:
- AECOM Canada
- BC Real Estate Association
- Deloitte Management Services
- GCT Global Container Terminals
- Greater Vancouver Board of Trade
- MNP
- Northeastern University
- Ocean Wise
- Odlum Brown
- PWC
- Purolator
- RBC Royal Bank
- Robert Half International
- RSM Canada
- YVR
- Vancouver Aquarium
To register your team for the next Corporate Cup, contact groups@whitecapsfc.com.
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.
$5 Menu!
BC Place has announced a new $5 menu this year, in collaboration with Sodexo Live!, including $5 beer, hot dogs, nachos, 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.
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.
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!
Kid Captain
Whitecaps FC are honoured to have Tina Chang from Girls Who LEAP as Kid Captain for Wednesday's match against Austin FC.
Tina loves giving back to her community. She has spent countless hours volunteering with youth councils, day camps and Girls Who LEAP. Just recently, Tina helped run a GWL carnival that fundraised $800 to help build a new playground. She is also an avid soccer, badminton and basketball player who also loves archery.
Please join in welcoming Tina to the match!
Supporter of the Match
Wednesday's supporter of the match is Samantha Christian from the South Sisters supporters group.
Samantha has been a supporter since the first MLS season in 2011. Samantha's favourite memory was seeing the 'Caps beat the Galaxy for the first time. Samantha's favourite part of being a supporter is the family feeling going to games, and meeting so many new friends in a social environment.
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.
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.
