Science World Transforms Into Giant Soccer Ball

Vancouver's most recognizable landmark is getting a summer glow-up. Crews are wrapping Science World's geodesic dome in a massive Adidas Trionda soccer ball design, complete with coloured panels, to mark the city's role as a FIFA World Cup 2026 host. The transformation is impossible to miss from False Creek and the surrounding neighborhoods—the whole structure turns into a three-dimensional advertisement for the biggest soccer tournament on the planet.

The timing is deliberate. The World Cup kicks off June 11, and Vancouver will host multiple group-stage matches at BC Place Stadium. The Science World rebrand is part of a broader push to saturate the city's public spaces with World Cup energy, from downtown murals to signage across transit hubs.

Beyond the visual spectacle, Science World is launching a new "Soccer & Technology" exhibit featuring the FIFA Museum's touring exhibition—the North American debut. Visitors can explore everything from broadcast booth setups to pitch analysis tools, bridging the gap between sport and the tech infrastructure that modern games run on.

For the next two months, heading to False Creek won't just be about the museum; it'll be about walking under a 55-meter soccer ball. Whether that's thrilling or a bit much depends on your relationship with World Cup hype, but Vancouver's already committed to the visual takeover.