VANCOUVER, BC – The Leagues Cup is back at BC Place!
Vancouver Whitecaps FC face Mexican side Club Tijuana this Saturday, August 3 at 7 p.m. PT. This match is included for all Whitecaps FC season ticket members. For additional information on ticket options, visit whitecapsfc.com/tickets.
Below are details on what fans can expect.
Neutral venue
In Leagues Cup, host venues like BC Place are neutral venues and a home for both clubs. The in-stadium fan experience will be different and unique, and some of the usual pre-match ceremonies that happen during a home ‘Caps match will be replaced with ceremonial Leagues Cup rituals.
Format
- Either Whitecaps FC or Club Tijuana will advance to the Leagues Cup Round of 32 knockout stage, while the other team will be eliminated
- If the match is tied after 90 minutes, it will go straight to a shootout
- 3 points for a win in regulation, 2 points for a shootout win, 1 point for a shootout loss
- Should Whitecaps FC win (regulation or shootout), they will finish first in the West 7 group and face either Mexican side CF Monterrey (in Texas) or UNAM Pumas (at BC Place) on Wednesday, August 7
- If Whitecaps FC lose in a shootout (1 point), they will finish in second place in the West 7 group, and host Austin FC at BC Place on Wednesday, August 7
- If Whitecaps FC lose in regulation, they will be eliminated from the Leagues Cup and Tijuana will advance
For more information on the Leagues Cup format, visit whitecapsfc.com/leaguescup.
The Warmup on Terry Fox Plaza
- Starts at 2 p.m. PT
- All ages
- Music, games, facepainting, food, and $5 drinks
- Mariachi band
Whitecaps FC Supporters Section
- Please note that sections 248-254 and 201-207 are part of the Whitecaps FC supporters section
- Section 253 is general admission
- Opposing team apparel is not permitted in the Whitecaps FC supporters section. For this match that includes, but is not limited to, jerseys from Club Tijuana, LIGA MX, and the Mexican national team
- Expect standing, singing, chanting, and potential obstructed views
- Fans who purchased tickets to the wrong section can visit guest services at section 234 on the concourse, with section 218-219, row CC and up available to Club Tijuana fans
Fan Support Text Line
- Text 778-873-3267 at any point during the match
- Dedicated BCP Guest Services member will respond promptly
Gates
- Open at 6 p.m. PT
- Enter the stadium early to avoid longer wait times
- Please note that there will not be player arrivals open to fans at this match
Warm-ups
- Starting at 6:15 p.m. PT
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 whitecapsfc.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 for a Whitecaps FC win at BC Place
- Join the team in the singing of Stand by Me
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
Bloodlines jersey
Whitecaps FC will be wearing their primary white Bloodlines jerseys 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 whitecapsfc.com/shop
Group tickets
- 10+ tickets
- Save up to 33%
- Get access to special experiences
- Contact groups@whitecapsfc.com
Kid Captain
Whitecaps FC are honoured to have Jazmin Thurston from Special Olympics BC as Kid Captain for Saturday’s Leagues Cup match against Club Tijuana.
Port Moody’s Jazmin Thurston is a young lady that loves her family, her dogs, and her friends. She enjoys cooking and eating but most of all, sports! Jazmin is extremely competitive and loves to win, just like Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Special Olympics BC has provided Jazmin with opportunities to chase her sporting goals since she was 10-years-old. Her sports are soccer, softball, swimming, and 10-pin bowling. Jazmin is also very active in mixed martial arts, lacrosse, hockey, basketball, and any sport with physical contact.
Please join in welcoming Jazmin to the match!
Supporters of the Match
Saturday's Supporters of the Match are Dean & Shirley Neibel from the Prawnsiders. They have been supporters since 1977. Theu favourite memory is the 1979 playoff game against the New York Comos at Empire Stadium, as well as Alphonso Davies final match. Their favourite part about being in a supporters group is the community to support the 'Caps - the Prawnside is the best place to be!
