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FIFA Women’s World Cup: Second Match Day in Vancouver

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Group C teams that we’ve come to know and enjoy at BC Place have moved on to new venues for their final matches of the round but not before a pair of impressive showings in front of the Vancouver crowd last Friday. With over 5,000 more spectators in attendance, Switzerland blanked Ecuador in a […]

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FIFA Women’s World Cup Brings New Technology to BC Place

by Rebecca Bollwitt

BC Place still had that new turf smell when I arrived this morning along with media from around the globe to preview some of the technology that will be used during the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The scene around the stadium was filled with hard hats, scaffolding, tents, fences, and new branding was all put […]

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FIFA Women’s World Cup Matches at BC Place

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off on June 6th and is the first major sporting event in Canada to be hosted from coast to coast, with matches to be played in Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Montréal, and Moncton. Until July 5th, Vancouver will be a part of hosting the largest live spectator sporting event […]

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FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy Tour

by Rebecca Bollwitt

This summer Canada, and Vancouver, is hosting the FIFA Women’s World Cup and with just 50 days to go the excitement is building. Leading up to kickoff on June 6th, Canadians can get up close and personal with the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ trophy ahead of the largest live spectator sporting event in our country’s […]

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5 Reasons to Attend a Whitecaps Match in 2015

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Vancouver Whitecaps FC kick off their 2015 season against Toronto FC tomorrow at BC Place in front of a sold out crowd. John and I have been Whitecaps season ticket holders since 2012, and members of the Southsiders supporter club since that time as well. With our faces, and supporting scarves, gracing Page 3 of […]

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FIFA Women’s World Cup: Tickets On Sale

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Don’t miss FIFA Women’s World Cup action in Vancouver this summer as Canada hosts the most important international competition in women’s soccer from June 6th to July 5th, 2015. This is the first major sporting event in Canada to be hosted from coast to coast, with matches to be played in Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ottawa, […]

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PlayDome at BC Place Spring Break March 2015

Comments 213 by Rebecca Bollwitt

BC Place will once again become PlayDome this Spring Break and with over 45 rides and attractions it’s Western Canada’s largest indoor carnival. Photo credit: John Biehler on Flickr PlayDome at BC Place All your favourite rides and attractions have returned, so be sure to take a spin on the Mini Jets, experience freefalling on […]

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20 Stunning Photos of BC Place at Night

Comments 3 by Rebecca Bollwitt

A few events occurred that have made False Creek a hot spot for nighttime photography in recent years. First, Science World updated its geodisic dome with LED lighting. Then we began populating the Olympic Village and South East False Creek developments. Finally, BC Place got a new roof with its Northern Lights display that can […]

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Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2015 Schedule Released

by Rebecca Bollwitt

This morning Major League Soccer (“MLS”) revealed the 2015 schedule for its 20 teams, which includes the lineup of matches for Vancouver Whitecaps FC. With two new expansion teams (and minus Chivas USA who folded last season), the Whitecaps will play newcomers Orlando City SC in Florida in March, and host New York City FC […]

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Canada’s Women’s National Soccer Team vs Japan

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Canada’s Women’s National Soccer Team’s next high profile International Friendly is Tuesday, October 28th as they host reigning world champions Japan at BC Place. This will be the first time the two teams meet since the 2012 London Olympic Football Tournament group stage and Japan is one of the five nations already qualified for the […]

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