Road closures around BC Place set for game days throughout tournament
Vehicle traffic blocked on Pacific, Quebec, Expo, Beatty, and multiple other streets on World Cup match days. Transit strongly recommended; allow extra commute time.
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Vancouver will host seven World Cup matches at BC Place, with significant road closures affecting vehicle access and transit routes on every game day through July 19.
Pacific Boulevard has been closed between Cambie and Carrall Streets since May 23. A long list of additional closures will affect game days: Quebec Street from Pacific to Terminal, Expo Boulevard from Smithe to Quebec, Beatty between Smithe and Robson, Carrall between Pacific and Keefer, Pat Quinn Way from Pacific to Keefer, and Griffiths Way between Pacific and Expo Boulevard.
Two Skytrain stations serving the stadium will be inaccessible: Stadium-Chinatown Station on the Expo Line and Yaletown-Roundhouse Station on the Canada Line. A dedicated shuttle will connect the FIFA Fan Festival at Hastings Park to the Expo and Millennium lines.
Transit is the preferred option for attending matches, despite the restrictions. However, volume and congestion are expected to be extreme throughout the tournament. Drivers are advised to give themselves an extra hour for commute time and plan accordingly.
The FIFA Fan Festival at Hastings Park faces no reported road closures, though vehicle traffic in and around the PNE grounds will increase significantly. Increased transit service will be available to support the crowds.