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The Matches
World-class sport at BC Place. Seven opportunities to witness history. Canada's home games will be electric.
BC Place · Vancouver
Parksville · Vancouver Island
FIFA World Cup 2026 · Vancouver Experience
Watch the World Cup.
Watch the World Cup.
Escape to Vancouver Island.
Seven world-class matches starting June 13. Your coastal sanctuary after each game. Match schedules, ferry times, properties, and booking links. All here.
BC Place · Vancouver
Parksville · Vancouver Island
The Three Elements
One experience.
One experience.
Three movements.
The complete FIFA 2026 Vancouver experience, composed.
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The Sanctuary
Your coastal escape after the match. From the stadium to the coast, a quiet world away.
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The Journey
Ferry schedules synced to every match. Seaplane options detailed. All booking links ready.
The Matches
Seven matches. Four weeks.
Seven matches. Four weeks.
Your complete Vancouver schedule.
All seven FIFA World Cup 2026 matches at BC Place, with kickoff times, ferry planning notes, and direct ticket links.
| Date | Kickoff (PT) | Match | Days Until Next Match | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13Saturday | 9:00 PM | Australia vs. Turkey | 5 days | Get Tickets → |
| Jun 18Thursday | 3:00 PM | 🍁 Canada vs. Qatar | 3 days | Get Tickets → |
| Jun 21Sunday | 6:00 PM | New Zealand vs. Egypt | 3 days | Get Tickets → |
| Jun 24Wednesday | 12:00 PM | 🍁 Canada vs. Switzerland | 2 days | Get Tickets → |
| Jun 26Friday | 8:00 PM | New Zealand vs. Belgium | 6 days | Get Tickets → |
| Jul 2Thursday | 8:00 PM | Round of 32 | 5 days | Get Tickets → |
| Jul 7Tuesday | 1:00 PM | Round of 16 | — | Get Tickets → |
Supporting a Specific Team?
Most visitors attend 2–4 matches over the tournament window, using Parksville as their coastal recovery base between games. Here's when each team plays in the group stage.
| Team | Match Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇺Australia | Jun 13 | Opening weekend |
| 🇹🇷Turkey | Jun 13 | vs. Australia |
| 🇶🇦Qatar | Jun 18 | vs. Canada |
| 🇳🇿New Zealand | Jun 21, Jun 26 | Two group-stage matches |
| 🇪🇬Egypt | Jun 21 | vs. New Zealand |
| 🇨🇭Switzerland | Jun 24 | vs. Canada |
| 🇧🇪Belgium | Jun 26 | vs. New Zealand |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Jun 18, Jun 24 | Both home games at BC Place |
Knockout rounds (July 2 & 7) feature teams advancing from group stage. All participating teams have equal opportunity to reach these matches based on group-stage performance.
Parksville Qualicum Beach sits in the sweet spot. After match day in Vancouver, board Hullo Ferry the next morning and trade stadium roar for ocean waves. 3–3.5 hours, door to door.
This is where you recover between matches. Where the energy of 54,000 fans fades into tide pools and sunset walks. Where your morning coffee tastes better because you're watching eagles, not traffic.
Score the best seat in the house.
Between matches, Parksville offers its own collection of beautiful seats. A weathered driftwood log at Rathtrevor Beach. A picnic blanket on the sand at Qualicum Beach. A moss-covered rock at Englishman River Falls.
These are the spots where conversations linger, where Vancouver Island quietly brings calm, and where you're reminded the best seats aren't always in the stadium.
When the world comes together for soccer's biggest stage, make Parksville your place to rest, reflect, and create your own stories between the games.
Getting Here
Vancouver to Parksville.
Vancouver to Parksville.
Your post-match escape, mapped.
A scenic journey from match day to recovery. Complete transportation options, realistic timing, and all booking links ready.
Realistic travel times.
This is a scenic journey through Pacific Northwest beauty, not a commute. Take it slow. Hullo Ferry handles the crossing in 1h 20m, so you can leave the city the morning after a match without rush. Door-to-door times below assume you're leaving from a Seastar property in Parksville and arriving at BC Place stadium.
3–3.5 hrs
Door-to-Door
15-30 minVancouver hotel to Hullo Vancouver Ferry Terminal (walk/transit/Uber)
1h 20mHullo Ferries crossing (Vancouver to Nanaimo)
30 minPick up rental car or book Uride rideshare
40 minDrive from Nanaimo Ferry Terminal to Parksville
+ bufferFerry boarding & arrival
Ferry options.
Primary Route
Hullo Ferries
Nanaimo Harbour ↔ Vancouver Downtown
- Duration: ~1 hour 20 minutes
- Service Type: Passenger-only (no vehicles)
- Arrival: Downtown Vancouver, closer to BC Place
- Best for match days when you don't need a car in the city
Alternative Route
BC Ferries
Horseshoe Bay (West Vancouver) ↔ Departure Bay (Nanaimo)
- Ferry Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Approximate Fares: ~$85–111 per vehicle, one-way
- Last Ferry: 10:40 PM from Horseshoe Bay
- Critical: All vehicles require advance reservations
Premium Option
Seaplane
Vancouver Harbour ↔ Nanaimo
- Duration: ~40 minutes
- Approximate Fares: ~$90–200 per person, one-way
- Providers: Harbour Air · Seair Seaplanes
- Limited availability during FIFA. Book early.
Ground transportation.
Nanaimo (Departure Bay) to Parksville is 30 km, about 25–40 minutes.
Option 01 · Recommended
Rental Car
Maximum flexibility for exploring Parksville. Providers at Nanaimo Airport (5 min from Departure Bay): Budget, Enterprise, Hola.
Approx. $80–130/day.
Option 02 · No car needed
Island Link Bus
Scheduled coach service running directly between Nanaimo and Parksville. A simple, stress-free ride with no transfers. Approx. $39–45/person one-way.
Book Island Link Bus ↗Option 03
Uride Ridesharing
App-based ridesharing between Nanaimo and Parksville. More flexible than scheduled services.
Download Uride ↗Option 04
Uber / Taxi
~$90–110 one-way. Good for one-way trips when you don't need a car in Parksville.
Download Uber / Available on arrivalHullo Vancouver Ferry Terminal to BC Place.
Recommended
Public Transit (TransLink)
Route: Walk to Waterfront Station (~13 min) → Expo Line SkyTrain to Main Street-Science World Station → ~20 min walk to BC Place. Time: 20–40 min Cost: ~$4–7 per person · Best option for match days. *Tickets available at SkyTrain stations or via contactless payment.
TransLink.ca ↗Alternative
Uber / Taxi
~$12–25 with match-day surge pricing. 10 minutes. Not recommended: Match-day traffic near BC Place may increase travel times.
Download Uber / Available on arrivalFor international visitors.
YCD
Nanaimo Airport
45 minutes from Parksville. Flights from Vancouver, Calgary, and other Canadian hubs. Car rentals available on-site.
nanaimoairport.com ↗YVR
Vancouver International Airport
Main entry point for international visitors. Connect to Hullo Ferries or regional flights to reach Vancouver Island.
yvr.ca ↗The complete route, at a glance.
Itinerary
How a FIFA week
How a FIFA week
actually works.
All seven FIFA World Cup 2026 matches at BC Place. The rhythm is simple: Match day in Vancouver (overnight stay), travel to Parksville the next day, recover 2-6 days depending on when the next match is.
Day One · Arrival in Vancouver
Wednesday, June 24
- AnytimeLand at Vancouver International Airport, check into Vancouver hotel
- EveningRest from travel, casual dinner near the hotel
Day Two · Pre-Match Exploration
Thursday, June 25
- MorningExplore Vancouver at your pace: museums, galleries, neighborhoods
- AfternoonStanley Park, Granville Island, or Gastown wandering
- EveningPrepare for match day: early dinner, rest
Day Three · Match Day ⚽
Friday, June 26: New Zealand vs. Belgium
- MorningSlow start, brunch in your neighborhood
- AfternoonLast-minute Vancouver moments: coffee, walking, fan zone
- 6:00 PMWalk or SkyTrain to Main Street–Science World Station for stadium entry
- 8:00 PMKickoff · New Zealand vs. Belgium ⚽ at BC Place
- Post-matchCelebration, dinner, Vancouver nightlife
- OvernightVancouver hotel
Day Four · Travel to Parksville
Friday, June 27
- 10:00 AMSleep in, leisurely Vancouver breakfast
- 11:30 AMCheck out, head to Hullo Vancouver Ferry Terminal via Uber
- 1:30 PMBoard Hullo Ferries to Nanaimo
- 2:50 PMArrive Nanaimo
- 3:30 PMPick up rental car and drive to Parksville property (more options in Ground Transportation)
- 4:30PM Unpack, relax on your deck
- 6:00 PMDinner at a local Parksville restaurant
- 8:00 PMEvening beach walk. Ocean sounds.
This is the recovery. No cooking. Pure relaxation.
Day Five · Full Parksville
Saturday, June 28
- MorningBeach walk and coffee on the deck
- MiddayCoombs Country Market visit
- AfternoonLocal winery tasting · 15-minute walk to Rathtrevor Beach · spa treatment or coastal hike
- EveningFine dining in Parksville
No schedule. No ferries. Just coastal living.
Day Six · Full Parksville
Sunday, June 29
- Late morningSleep as late as you want · beach walk, coffee, tide-pool exploration
- 1:00 PMWhale watching tour with Ocean Ecoventures. A 4-hour adventure observing gray whales, orcas, and seals in peak season. Book Ocean Ecoventures ↗
- EveningQualicum Beach sunset, local dining
This is why you chose Parksville.
Day Seven · Parksville
Monday, June 30
- All dayPaddleboarding or kayaking · Englishman River Falls hike · local farmer's market · beach time · prepare for next match if attending
Pattern · Repeat
For additional matches
- Rhythm2–3 days Parksville recovery → Match day in Vancouver → Overnight city → Return to coast. Repeat.
Parksville is the luxury recovery base. Premium travelers don't do seven games in a row. Time is the luxury.
The Sanctuary
Your coastal base.
Your coastal base.
Luxury stays in Parksville.
Premium properties at Oceanside Village Resort. Full kitchens, private outdoor spaces, 15-minute walk to Rathtrevor Beach. This is where you escape after the match.
Available Jun 13 – Jul 7
Salt Air
FIFA Dates · Available"Pine ceilings warm the room. The fireplace does the rest. Outside, tall trees keep the world quiet."
6Sleeps
3Bedrooms
2Baths
14 minTo beach
- Full kitchen
- Internet
- Near Ocean
- Fireplace
- Shared Hot Tub/Pool
- Pet-friendly
Available Jun 13 – Jul 7
Sand Dollar
FIFA Dates · Available"A fire in the hearth. A bedroom dressed in coastal white. A back deck for the evenings you want to slow down"
4Sleeps
2Bedrooms
2Baths
11 minTo beach
- Full kitchen
- Internet
- Near Ocean
- Fireplace
- Shared Hot Tub/Pool
- Pet-friendly
Available Jun 13 – Jul 7
The Beach House
FIFA Dates · Available"A pergola made for long evenings. The best seat in the house has nothing to do with a stadium."
4Sleeps
2Bedrooms
2Baths
12 minTo beach
- Full kitchen
- Internet
- Near Ocean
- Fireplace
- Shared Hot Tub/Pool
- Pet-friendly
Available Jun 13 – Jul 7
Stone's Throw Cottage
FIFA Dates · Available"High ceilings, a glowing fireplace, and warm sandy walls. Designed for two who want quiet between the noise."
6Sleeps
3Bedrooms
2Baths
15 minTo beach
- Full kitchen
- Internet
- Near Ocean
- Fireplace
- Shared Hot Tub/Pool
- Pet-friendly
Not sure which property?
Browse all coastal homes and filter by FIFA dates, group size, and amenities.
View Complete Property List → seastarvr.ca
Parksville Experience
Beyond the matches.
Beyond the matches.
Vancouver Island's premier beach destination.
When you're not at BC Place, this is what's waiting.
The Coast
Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park, a 15-minute walk from Oceanside Village Resort. Eight kilometers of sandy coastline. Tide pools. Sunset walks. This is the Pacific Northwest at its finest.
The Food
Pacific Rim cuisine. Local wineries. Craft breweries. Farm-to-table dining. Ocean-fresh seafood. Coombs Country Market. This is flavor worth the journey.
The Escape
Spa retreats. Coastal trails. Art galleries. Englishman River Falls. Whale watching excursions. Or simply silence. This is where stadium energy becomes ocean calm.
Booking
First match: June 13.
First match: June 13.
Here's what to do now.
Four simple moves. Then you're set for the entire tournament.
Step 01
Right Now · Today
Decide
Browse available Seastar properties for your match dates. Review the schedule and itinerary above. Decide which matches you'll attend.
Step 02
This Week
Book
Book your Seastar property for your Parksville stay. Reserve Hullo Ferries for all your match dates. Secure FIFA tickets if you haven't already. Book Vancouver hotels for match overnights.
Step 03
June 6 – 12 · Week Before
Confirm
Receive arrival information and property details. Confirm all ferry reservations. Arrange car rental if driving. Pack for coastal living and stadium days.
Step 04
June 13 – July 7
Arrive
Check in to your coastal sanctuary. Follow the relaxed rhythm above. Experience FIFA with recovery days built in.
First match: June 13. Properties booking quickly. Ferry reservations essential for all match days.
International Travelers
Traveling from outside Canada?
Complete planning support for international guests. Seastar has been hosting coastal stays for over a decade.
- Seamless online booking
- Personalized welcome guide with local recommendations
- Complete arrival instructions
Trusted Coastal Host
10+Years Hosting
4.9 / 5Guest Rating
1,100+Happy Stays
Your FIFA 2026 experience.
Ready when you are.
Seven matches in Vancouver. Your coastal sanctuary waiting after each one. The rhythm is simple: match day in the city, recovery days on the coast.
First match: June 13. Properties booking quickly for FIFA dates.