Out of this world prices: 2026 World Cup tickets on sale now
FIFA’s upscale ticket and hospitality contractor is linked to Donald Trump.
Brace yourself for sticker shock, because tickets are now on sale for the FIFA World Cup 26 at B.C. Place Stadium.
FIFA and its hospitality contractor, On Location, began online sales July 14, setting the cost for one person to attend B.C. Place Stadium’s first World Cup match on June 13, 2026 at $2,950.
The opponent won’t be known until FIFA’s official draw for the U.S./Canada/Mexico tournament before the end of 2025.
One package to see all seven B.C. Place matches starts at $15,975.
On Location is also selling ticket and hospitality packages, that include access to exclusive areas in and around the stadium, plus food, drinks and other perks.
FIFA Pavilion Standard at $19,860 is the lowest cost for one.
On Location describes the pavilion as “an exclusive retreat set against the iconic backdrop of the stadium. Within our secure perimeter, the excitement of the game extends far beyond the pitch, offering a truly elevated experience amid the grandeur of this global stage.”
At the other end of the scale, Pitchside Lounge Standard+ for $45,740, which includes premium champagne and other drinks, a tailored dining experience “highlighting regional flavours and culinary traditions,” special guest appearances, photo ops and live entertainment, plus a premium gift and, subject to availability, on-site parking.
“This is more than just a seat — it is your entry to an exclusive experience that blends luxurious comfort with the electrifying energy of the world's greatest sporting event,” according to the On Location spiel.
In June, the NDP B.C. government announced the latest estimate to host FIFA could be as high as $624 million. Not including the anticipated federal security budget.
Not your only chance
Cheaper tickets are to be had, later this year. But under a lottery system. Prices and availability to be announced.
For Qatar 2022, first round matches ranged from US$69 to US$220. (The Qatar government negotiated for a special locals category at US$11 for a ticket to a first round match.)
Jessie Adcock, head of the FIFA secretariat at Vancouver city hall, warned FIFA 26 tickets will be harder to get than tickets to the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics were.
According to the FIFA hosting manual, obtained by theBreaker.news, 20% of stadium tickets will be allotted to the two playing member associations and 20% of capacity for each match will be available to the public market.
“Oftentimes, I think we compare the Olympics in 2010 to the situation here, and it is not going to be like that,” Adcock said during a June 10 appearance at the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade. “I think a lot of folks had access to a lot of tickets that were available, there was a lot of inventory that was able to be shared across partners. In this case, it is going to be quite limited, but that is why we are focusing on the Fan Festival.”
Who is qualified so far?
Canada is scheduled to play June 18 and 24, 2026 at B.C. Place. The rest of the teams will become known in December’s tournament draw.
So far, the three hosts and 10 others have qualified to play in the 48-nation. 16-city tournament. From Asia: Australia, Iran, Uzbekistan, Jordan, South Korea and Japan. From: South America, Argentina, Ecuador, Brazil. From Oceania, New Zealand.
What is On Location?
FIFA’s official hospitality provider, On Location Events LLC, is under the same corporate umbrella as UFC and WWE, two companies close to Donald Trump’s heart.
In February, TKO Group Holdings Inc. completed the acquisition of On Location. In December, Trump’s Secretary of Education Linda McMahon, reported owning more than $50 million in TKO shares and receiving between $1 million and $5 million in dividends.
TKO CEO Ari Emanuel represented Trump when he hosted The Apprentice on NBC.
At the Endeavor Group in 2015, Emanuel bought the Miss Universe Organization from Trump. In 2021 and 2022, Elon Musk was a member of Endeavor’s board of directors.