06/11/2026
The International Village Mall is located on the edge of the “Traffic Controlled Area” of the FIFA 2026 Vancouver historical event. Significant road closures and traffic control measures will impact access to our parking lot, especially on the Match Days. Visitors can still drive to our parking lot or by public transit following the below recommended routes and info.
To avoid the stadium security perimeter and heavy pedestrian zones, please use the following access points to International Village Mall:
• Visitors and Customers driving to International Village on Match Days, won’t need a Local Traffic Access Pass to get into the parkade, but they won’t be able to continue to drive further along Abbott Street beyond the entrance of the parkade, without the pass.
• Additionally, Stadium-Chinatown station will be open for transit users (only the lower gates will close on match days).
• On match days, visitors can only access International Village via Abbott Street and there is no access from the south via Pacific on match days
• Access from Pender will be available on match days, but Keefer Street is fully closed to vehicles between Carrall Street and Columbia Street.
Key Closure Dates & Impacts:
• Pacific Boulevard: Closed between Smithe and Carrall Streets from May 23.
• Granville Street: Closed (Georgia to Davie) from June 11 – July 20.
• Match Day "Controlled Area": On the seven match days mentioned here below, a 2 km security radius will be in effect. Expect significant delays and intermittent closures on Beatty and Expo Blvd.
Saturday, June 13, 9pm
Thursday, June 18, 3pm
Sunday, June 21, 6pm
Wednesday, June 24, 12pm
Friday, June 26, 8pm
Thursday, July 2, 8pm
Tuesday, July 7, 1pm
We encourage everyone to plan, allow extra travel time, and take public transport to the Downtown – Yaletown – Chinatown Stadium areas. The map of Road Closure and Traffic Control for FIFA 2026 Vancouver will be modified whenever necessary, to ensure you have the latest updates please visit :
https://www.vancouverfwc26.ca/community-hub/road-closures