VANCOUVER, BC – Vancouver Whitecaps FC are back on top of the overall MLS standings with a 5W-1L-1D record. On Saturday, your ‘Caps will look to continue that run versus Austin FC at BC Place, with an earlier kickoff at 4:30 p.m. PT.
As part of the fesitivites, Whitecaps FC will be celebrating Women & Girls in Sport.
Single match tickets are available at ticketmaster.ca/whitecaps. For all other ticket options, visit whitecapsfc.com/tickets.
Below is important information for fans attending the match.
- 80 girls from Surrey School District, IYSA, and Canada Scores will take part in a pre-match soccer clinic celebrating Women & Girls in Sport
- Following the clinic, participants will enjoy an event at the BC Sports Hall of Fame prior to the match
- Vancouver Rise FC will be attending Saturday’s match!
- Keep an eye out and make sure to cheer them on as they get set to open the inaugural Northern Super League season on April 16 versus Calgary Wild FC at BC Place
- Girls at the Games is a Vancouver-based community and platform dedicated to uniting and empowering female sports fans
- By organizing inclusive events, game-day meet-ups, and creating unique sports content, it fosters an energetic space where women can connect over their shared passion for sports
- Visit them at the Fan Zone on Terry Fox Plaza and learn more at girlsatthegames.com
Donation to Girls Forward Foundation
- The Whitecaps FC Foundation will be making a donation of $5,000 to the Girls Forward Foundation
- As Canada’s leading organization dedicated to empowering girls through sport and physical activity, Girls Forward is reimagining what programming can be and who it can serve
- Their vision extends far beyond traditional athletic development – they create spaces where participants discover their strength, find their voice, and develop into tomorrow’s leaders
- Learn more at girlsforward.ca
- Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland will be setting up a booth on at section 212 and providing more info about their organization
- Big Sisters provide supportive mentoring relationships to youth who may be facing challenges like bullying, isolation, poverty, abuse, social anxiety, low self-esteem, and more
- For more information, visit bigsisters.bc.ca
- Saturday’s national anthems will be sung by Marie Hui
- In celebration of Women & Girls in Sport, Caroline Frolic from CTV will be a guest PA Announcer for this match
Fan Zone on Terry Fox Plaza
- Starts at 3 p.m. PT
- Player signing from 3-4 p.m. PT
- All ages
- Performance from the SFU Athletics Dance Team
- RE/MAX Kids Korner featuring facepainting, measuring wall, my first match certificate and more
- Music, games like score on Yohei Takaoka presented by Tim Hortons
- Crafts and colouring
- Whitecaps FC prizes
- Whitecaps FC merch for sale
- Stay in your seats after every Whitecaps FC home win
- Light up your phone
- Join in the singing of Stand by Me
- Open at 3:30 p.m. PT
- Suite entrance opens at 3 p.m. PT
- Enter the stadium early to avoid longer wait times
Join Whitecaps FC supporters for the March to the Match.
- Departing from Dublin Calling at 3:45 p.m. PT
- Will also see supporters joining from Fable Diner & Bar at Robson and Richards
Kickin’ with the ‘Caps, presented by Chevrolet
- Whitecaps FC are excited to welcome Saturday’s Kickin’ with the ‘Caps clubs, presented by Chevrolet – Port Moody Soccer Club and Sunshine Coast Youth Soccer!
- Chevrolet will have the popular Subsoccer game available to play at section 209
- The game features a table with two benches facing each other, with players attempting to kick a soccer ball into the opposing player’s net below the table
- The brand new Peak jerseys are available for purchase among other items at sections 205, 222, 233, 249
- Merchandise is also available outside at The Fan Zone on Terry Fox Plaza
- Find more apparel at the Official Whitecaps FC store in Gastown (385 Water Street)
- Shop online at whitecapsfc.com/shop
- All Whitecaps FC Supporters Sections (201-207 & 248-254) are strictly for home team fans
- Section 253 is general admission
- Many areas will be filled with standing, chanting and singing
- Visiting or rival team colours (Austin FC) and expressions of visiting team support are not permitted in the Whitecaps FC Supporter Sections
- Visiting and rival team supporters may be relocated to another part of the stadium
- Buy your tickets on the concourse
- All proceeds from 50/50 program donated to KidSport BC
- Visit their table at sections 219, 253
- Buy online at whitecapsfc.com/5050
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For the best stadium entry experience, Whitecaps FC and BC Place recommend fans do not bring a bag to the stadium. If you do:
- Clear plastic smaller than 12”x12”x6”
- One small opaque bag, but it can’t be larger than 6.5”x 8.5”
- Bag check is available at Gate C (very limited space)
- Exceptions for diaper bags and medically necessary items
- All bags will be inspected prior to entry
- All tickets for Whitecaps FC matches are through mobile ticketing
- Season ticket members and pack holders access tickets through whitecapsfc.com/accountmanager
- Single match buyers access through Ticketmaster
- Text 778-873-3267 at any point during the match
- Dedicated BCP Guest Services member will respond promptly
- Available at sections 244, 217
- BC Place is a cashless venue
- All major digital forms of payment including Debit, Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, Google Pay and Apple Pay are accepted
- Cash to Card kiosk located at Sec 235
BC Place has a $5 menu, in collaboration with Sodexo Live!
- Dawson’s Hot Dogs at sections 201 and 227
- $5 beer, hot dogs, nachos, and popcorn
- Dawson’s Hot Dogs (214 and 241)
- $7.50 for a hot dog, chips, and soda
- Lions Gate Grill (228 and 254)
- $7.50 for chicken strips, fries, and soda
- Last call for alcohol at the 75th minute of the match
- Swing by section 225 for more information on 2025 Full Season Memberships and Partial Season Plans and all their associated benefits.
- The Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) will be on site at section 240.
- PADS supports people with disabilities and community care providers by partnering them with certified assistance dogs. To learn more, visit their booth or go to pads.ca
Whitecaps FC are honoured to have Moqadasa Nawa from Girls Who LEAP as Kid Captain for Saturday’s match versus Austin FC.
Moqadasa loves to challenge herself and learn new things. She likes to stay active by playing multiple sports year-round. Through Girls Who LEAP, she makes extra efforts to give back to her community by mentoring younger children and volunteering in extracurricular programs every week. Moqadasa enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends.
Please join in welcoming Moqadasa to the match!
Saturday’s Supporters of the Match will be Dean and Shirley Neibel from the Prawnsiders.
They have been supporting the ‘Caps since 1978 and their favourite memory is winning the Cascadia Cup in Seattle. Their favourite part about being in a supporters group is being part of a community and cheering on the ‘Caps.
