Guide to be a Whitecaps FC fan

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Welcome to the club! Here is some information to get you started.

Who are Vancouver Whitecaps FC?

The longest running professional soccer in club in Canada or the United States, since 1974.

Co-founder Denny Veitch gave the club it's name when he was driving over the Lions Gate Bridge and looked down to see whitecaps cresting the waves on the water, and snowy whitecaps at the top of the mountains.

Over the years as the professional soccer landscape in North America has evolved, Whitecaps FC have perservered through multiple leagues, including a proud history as Vancouver 86ers when the Whitecaps name was not available. Since 2011, the club has been back competing in the top tier – Major League Soccer (MLS).

Find more information on the club's history at whitecapsfc.com/history.

How do I follow the club?

Follow the official club social media accounts below, and check in on the conversation with hashtag #VWFC:

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Where can I buy merchandise?

Fans outside of Canada can purchase online at mlsstore.com.

If you are in Canada, you can buy merchandise at:

  • The Official Whitecaps FC Store in Gastown (385 Water Street)
  • whitecapsfc.com/shop
  • In-stadium (sections 205, 222, 233, 249, or outside at the Fan Zone on Terry Fox Plaza)

Where does the team play?

BC Place, a FIFA World Cup venue for 2026. The world-class stadium in downtown Vancouver has hosted numerous large events over the years, including the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup and the opening and closing ceremonies at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. Learn more about BC Place at whitecapsfc.com/matchday/bc-place.

Who are the official supporters groups?

Find more information on the club's official supporters groups here: whitecapsfc.com/matchday/supporter-groups.

On matchdays, the supporters are in sections 201-207 & 248-254. Section 253 is general admission. Many areas will be filled with standing, chanting and singing.

How do I get tickets?

For all ticket options, visit whitecapsfc.com/tickets.

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How do I watch or listen to games?

Every MLS match is available to watch worldwide on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV. The 'Caps also have nearly half of their MLS regular season matches on national Canadian television station TSN.

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Fans around the world can listen to games on CKNW at whitecapsfc.com/radio or globalnews.ca/pages/whitecaps. Local fans can also listen on 101.1 HD3, with select matches on terrestrial radio station 730 CKNW.

Matches in the domestic TELUS Canadian Championship and the regional champions league, the Concacaf Champions Cup, are on OneSoccer.

What trophies does the team play for?

MLS Supporters' Shield
Like many leagues around the world, the team with the most points at the top of the overall MLS table after 34 regular season matches is awarded a trophy, comparable to the Meisterschale in Germany. In MLS, this is the Supporters' Shield.

MLS Cup
Similar to many other North American leagues such as the NHL, NBA, NFL, and MLB, MLS uses a playoff system to crown a champion at the end of the season. Eventually this pits the winner of the Western Conference bracket against the winner of the Eastern Conference bracket in a final akin to the Super Bowl, the MLS Cup final.

Concacaf Champions Cup
Much like the UEFA Champions League in Europe and the Copa Libertadores in South America, the Concacaf Champions Cup is the regional championship between the best clubs from North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. This year, the 'Caps made the final of the Concacaf Champions Cup for the first time. The winner of the tournament qualifies for the next FIFA Club World Cup.

Voyageurs Cup (TELUS Canadian Championship)
This tournament is the domestic cup for Canada, like the DFP-Pokal in Germany. It includes the three Canadian MLS clubs – Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Toronto FC, and CF Montreal – as well as the eight teams in the Canadian Premier League (CPL), and the semi-pro League1 champions from British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec. The winner is awarded the Voyageurs Cup and qualifies for the Concacaf Champions Cup. Whitecaps FC are three-time defending (four total) Canadian champions.

Leagues Cup
A recently created competition, unlike any other in world football, pitting 18 teams qualified from MLS and 18 teams from LIGA MX, the top tier in Mexico. The top three teams in the Leagues Cup qualify for the Concacaf Champions Cup. Each MLS team can compete in no more than two cup competitions annually, with Whitecaps FC already competing in the TELUS Canadian Championship and Concacaf Champions Cup. The 'Caps may compete again in Leagues Cup should they not qualify for the Concacaf Champions Cup.

Cascadia Cup
A regional trophy created by the supporters of the three Pacific Northwest clubs - Vancouver Whitecaps FC, and their biggest rivals Seattle Sounders FC and Portland Timbers. The trophy is awarded to the team with the most points in MLS regular season matches between the three clubs. Whitecaps FC and Sounders FC are tied for the most Cascadia Cups with seven each.

Trophy Case

  • NASL Soccer Bowl (1979)
  • CSL Mita Cup (1988, 1989, 1990, 1991)*
  • North American Club Championship (1990)*
  • USL First Division (2006, 2008)
  • Voyageurs Cup (2015, 2022, 2023, 2024)

*As Vancouver 86ers

Club Records

Find a list of club records HERE.

Who are our biggest rivals?

Whitecaps FC are part of the longest running professional soccer rivalry in Canada and the United States, the three-way Cascadia Cup (see above) between the 'Caps, Seattle Sounders FC, and Portland Timbers. This rivalry dates back to the 1970s, when the three clubs were originally founded. Hundreds of supporters from the Pacific Northwest travel up and down the I-5 to make some of the most vibrant atmospheres in MLS.

Nationally, the 'Caps compete each year against their Canadian rivals Toronto FC and CF Montreal. While most MLS clubs rotate which Eastern Conference teams they face every season, Vancouver are guaranteed to face their Canadian foes each year, with one at home and one away. The three sides also face each other in cup competition for the domestic national title, the TELUS Canadian Championship.

Podcasts, blogs, shows, and news outlets to follow for regular 'Caps coverage