Official FIFA Fan Festival — Hastings Park (PNE)
The official FIFA fan festival for Vancouver 2026 is located at Hastings Park (PNE grounds) in East Vancouver. This is the go-to destination for fans without stadium tickets — and honestly a great experience even if you have one.
- Entry: Free
- Screens: Giant LED screens showing every World Cup match live
- Food & drink: Licensed vendors on site, including halal and international options
- Entertainment: Live music, sponsor activations, fan experiences between matches
- Capacity: Very large — but Canada match days will fill early. Arrive 90+ minutes before kickoff.
Getting to Hastings Park
Take the Millennium Line SkyTrain to Renfrew or Rupert station — both are a short walk from the PNE gates. From downtown, the journey takes approximately 20–30 minutes. Bus routes 14 and 16 also serve the area along Hastings Street.
Public Outdoor Screenings
The City of Vancouver typically hosts public outdoor screenings for major international events. Confirmed locations are announced 2–4 weeks before the tournament. Watch the City of Vancouver and FIFA Vancouver social channels for announcements. Historically strong sites:
- Robson Square — Downtown's outdoor plaza, central and free
- Jack Poole Plaza — Waterfront site at Coal Harbour, used for 2010 Olympics
- Andy Livingstone Park — Walking distance from BC Place, great on match days
- Granville Island — Occasional outdoor events; check programming closer to the tournament
Watch Party Bars by Neighbourhood
Downtown / Granville Strip
- Shark Club (Georgia St) — Biggest screens in the city, multiple levels. Book ahead for Canada games.
- The Pint Public House (Seymour St) — Football-focused, hosts supporter clubs
- Mahony & Sons Burrard Landing — Large waterfront patio, close to BC Place
Gastown
- Steamworks Brewing — Multi-level craft brewery with plenty of screens and space
- The Irish Heather — Classic pub atmosphere, good for smaller match viewings
Yaletown
- Craft Beer Market — Enormous venue with wall-to-wall screens. Expect queues on big match days.
- Bar None — Late night option post-match
East Vancouver / Commercial Drive
- The Biltmore Cabaret — Venue near PNE that will screen matches during the tournament
- Various Drive cafes — Commercial Drive's many cafes and bars show international football regularly; expect most to screen World Cup matches
Tips for Watch Parties
- Arrive 45–60 minutes early for popular matches — standing room fills fast
- Many bars implement a minimum spend or cover charge on big match days. Call ahead.
- Supporter club events (American Outlaws, Voyageurs, Atlas Lions, etc.) often book a specific venue — search your national supporter group on social media for their match day location
- The FIFA fan festival at PNE is the safest option for large groups without a reservation
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