VANCOUVER, BC – Vancouver Whitecaps FC take a break from MLS regular season action as they face Welsh side Wrexham AFC in an international match this coming Saturday, July 27. Kickoff will be at 4:40 p.m. PT.
As this is not a Whitecaps FC home match, there will be some differences.
Who’s hosting the match?
This match is hosted by TEG Sport, with both Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Wrexham AFC invited to play.
Who are Wrexham AFC?
Founded in 1864, Wrexham is the oldest professional soccer club in Wales, and the third oldest in the world. With their proud Welsh support at their back, Wrexham have recently risen back up through the divisions and have just confirmed a second-successive promotion, which elevates them back to League One (the third tier of English football) next season. The club has a hugely supportive fanbase and has already played two matches on their Wrex Coast Tour, a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth and a 2-2 draw versus Chelsea.
This game has a special significance for Wrexham AFC owner Ryan Reynolds, who was himself born and raised in the city, and is a long-time Vancouver Whitecaps FC supporter. Wrexham have shot to prominence globally since Reynolds and fellow Hollywood star Rob McElhenney purchased the club in 2020. The club has been featured in the immensely popular Welcome to Wrexham docu-series on FX.
Format
- If the match is tied after 90 minutes, it will go directly to a shootout
Pre-match festivities
- BC Place patio open on Terry Fox Plaza at 1 p.m. PT
- Street party at Robson & Beatty starting at 1:30 p.m.
Player arrivals
- Fans can meet their favourite Whitecaps FC and Wrexham players
- Take photos & get autographs
- Interested fans should arrive by 2 p.m. at the West entrance gate off Expo Boulevard, and look for the BC Place staff member to guide them into BC Place
- Space is limited, so fans should arrive early.
- Whitecaps FC players will arrive between 2-2:45 p.m.
- Wrexham players will arrive between 2:50-3 p.m.
Gates
- Open at 3 p.m.
- Enter the stadium early to avoid longer wait times
Mobile entry
- All tickets for this game are single match, and accessed through Ticketmaster
Warm-ups
- Starting at 3:50 p.m. PT
Fan Support Text Line
- Text 778-873-3267 at any point during the match
- Dedicated BCP Guest Services member will respond promptly
Merchandise
Whitecaps FC will be wearing their 50th Anniversary blue jersey on Saturday.
- Whitecaps FC merchandise at sections 205 and 233, including a special edition Whitecaps FC-Wrexham scarf
- Wrexham merchandise at sections 222, 249, and 440
- ‘Caps merchandise also available at the Official Whitecaps FC store in Gastown
- Online at whitecapsfc.com/shop
Clear bags/Bag Check
For the best stadium entry experience, BC Place recommends 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
National anthems
- Both the Canadian and Welsh national anthems will be sung by the Vancouver Welsh Choir
Gender neutral washrooms
- Sections 203, 216, 224-225, 230, 243
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
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
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 whitecapsfc.com/5050
