Football players in orange and black BC Lions uniforms celebrating on the field, one player holding a football and raising his hand for a high-five.

SPORTS EVENTS IN VANCOUVER

Beauty aside,
Vancouver’s got game

Night view of Vancouver BC Place

FIFA World Cup 2026 ™ Vancouver

Fans, flares, final whistles


Catch the action in a city where pro sports, ocean views, and mountain backdrops share the same stage. From roaring stadium crowds to major Vancouver sporting events, the city brings big-league culture all year long.

FIFA World Cup™ 2026

Feel the global energy as the FIFA World Cup™ 2026 arrives in Vancouver. The world’s biggest sporting event will bring elite international soccer, passionate fans from every corner of the globe, and unforgettable match-day moments to the city.

HSBC SVNS Vancouver Rugby Sevens

Experience the speed, hits, and nonstop action of HSBC SVNS Vancouver. For one electric weekend each year, BC Place transforms into a high-energy rugby celebration packed with costumes, cheering crowds, and world-class sevens competition.

Rugby players in red celebrating a try near the goalpost while an opponent in orange and a referee in white watch.

Vancouver’s Olympic legacy

Discover the legacy of the 2010 Winter Olympics, which transformed Vancouver into a global winter sports destination. Visit the iconic Olympic Cauldron at Jack Poole Plaza, explore world-class venues, and experience the mountain culture that still fuels the city’s love of sport.

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Vancouver runs the distance

Large group of runners starting the Vancouver Sun Run under a black inflatable arch on a city street.
Vancouver Sun Run

Join one of Canada’s biggest 10K races as tens of thousands of runners take over Vancouver’s streets in a city-wide celebration of fitness and community.

Large group of runners starting the Vancouver Marathon on a tree-lined street with spectators on both sides.
BMO Vancouver Marathon

Push your limits on one of the world's most scenic sports events in Vancouver, winding past oceanfront paths, city streets, and mountain views.

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