Vancouver adjusts as FIFA World Cup concludes

Vancouver is gradually transitioning back to its regular rhythm following the conclusion of its final FIFA World Cup match at BC Place. The city is now focused on dismantling the temporary infrastructure that supported the global event, with crews set to remove event signage from the Last Mile spectator route over the coming weeks.

The majority of local traffic restrictions and game-day road closures have been lifted. City officials are working to reopen Pacific Boulevard later this month, signaling a return to pre-tournament traffic patterns. While BC Place match days required a significant police presence of 1,200 officers, the Vancouver Police Department will scale back this deployment.

For the remainder of the tournament, between 400 and 600 officers will be dedicated to game days. Sergeant Adam Donaldson of the Vancouver Police Department noted that resources are tapering off, but a deployment remains in place until July 19 to manage ongoing events. These include the Granville Pedestrian Zone and Fan Fest, which still require policing attention.

Decisions regarding the return of food trucks to the pedestrian zone are pending, as city staff continue to review safety, design, and operational requirements. According to a Vancouver host committee spokesperson, event-related decorations, including banners and some signage, will stay up until late July. Notably, the iconic football-shaped dome at Science World, a major World Cup visual symbol, will remain in place for the time being. FIFA's official branding and intellectual property rules will cease to be in effect after July 20.

“

We will be tapering off a lot of our resources in terms of policing, but we still have a deployment until the 19. There is still the Granville Pedestrian Zone; there’s still Fan Fest; there are still a lot of events that need policing attention.