FIFA Fan Festival at Hastings Park / PNE
Pacific Northwest vibes and football passion at Vancouver's iconic Hastings Park
Your Fan Zone Guide
The FIFA Fan Festival in Vancouver is where you celebrate the World Cup with tens of thousands of fellow fans from around the world. Held at FIFA Fan Festival at Hastings Park / PNE, this free outdoor celebration runs for the entire tournament with giant screens, live music, food from every continent, and an electric atmosphere that only a global sporting event can create.
Vancouver's FIFA Fan Festival takes over Hastings Park and the PNE Amphitheatre - a beloved 162-acre urban park in East Vancouver that has hosted major events since 1910. With the North Shore Mountains as a dramatic backdrop and ample green space for fans to spread out, this sprawling venue provides the perfect setting for a Pacific Northwest football celebration. World-class Asian and Pacific Rim cuisine, Indigenous cultural showcases, and Vancouver's famous craft beer scene make this a truly unforgettable experience.
This guide covers everything you need to know: how to get there, what to expect, where to eat nearby, insider tips, and answers to your most common questions.
FIFA Fan Festival at Hastings Park / PNE
2901 E Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC
What to Expect
Amphitheatre Screens
1/6Giant screens at the PNE Amphitheatre with mountain panoramas as natural backdrops
Pacific Stage
2/6Vancouver's diverse music scene: Indigenous artists, K-pop, indie, and electronic
Pacific Rim Food
3/6Sushi, dim sum, poke bowls, and fusion cuisine from Vancouver's legendary Asian food scene
Park Grounds
4/6162 acres of green space, gardens, and event areas for the ultimate festival atmosphere
Cultural Showcase
5/6Indigenous art, performances, and storytelling celebrating BC's First Nations heritage
Family Zone
6/6Playland rides nearby, mini pitches, and family activities across the park
Getting There
SkyTrain + Bus
Expo Line → Bus 14/16
Take the Expo Line to Renfrew Station, then Bus 16 to Hastings Park. Or Bus 14 along Hastings St.
Buy a Compass Card for seamless transfers. The bus from Renfrew SkyTrain station takes about 10 minutes.
Bus
Routes 14, 16, 135
Bus 14 (Hastings) and 16 (29th Ave) run frequently and stop directly at Hastings Park.
Bus 14 runs along Hastings St - a direct route from downtown to the PNE grounds.
Rideshare
Uber/Lyft available. Hastings Park has dedicated event parking lots.
Event parking at Hastings Park is available but fills up fast. Transit or rideshare is recommended.
Bike
Cycle-friendly routes along the Adanac Bikeway lead to Hastings Park. Mobi bike-share available.
The Adanac Bikeway is a popular cycling route to East Van. Bike racks available at the park.
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16 Cities, One Global Festival
The Vancouver fan zone is open 28 days across the tournament (june 11-july 19). Check individual city schedules as dates vary by location.
Eat Nearby
Ramen Danbo
Japanese
Authentic Fukuoka-style ramen with rich tonkotsu broth - a Vancouver favorite
Parallel 49 Brewing
East Vancouver craft brewery with a spacious tasting room and rotating seasonal beers
Playland Amusement Park
Classic amusement park right next to Hastings Park with rides and games
JJ Bean Coffee
Vancouver-born specialty coffee roasters with cozy neighborhood cafés
Italian Cultural Centre
Nearby cultural center in the heart of East Van's historic Italian community
Insider Tips
Vancouver summers have long daylight hours - the sun doesn't set until after 9 PM. Night matches feel like twilight.
Hastings Park is in East Vancouver - a more local, authentic neighborhood than the tourist waterfront area.
Vancouver's Asian food scene is world-class. Dim sum in Richmond rivals Hong Kong.
Playland amusement park is right next door - perfect for families before or after matches.
BC craft beer is exceptional. Look for Parallel 49, Strange Fellows, and Brassneck near the fan zone.
The North Shore mountains are visible from the park on clear days. Bring a camera.
Weather in Vancouver
June - July 2026
Vancouver summers are gorgeous with little rain. Evenings can be cool - bring a light jacket.
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