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The world is coming to Vancouver this summer, and the<\/em> place to be is Wesbrook Village at UBC!<\/p>\n

Thanks to UBC Properties Trust<\/a>, Metro Vancouver families can catch the excitement of the games and cheer on their favourite teams without spending a fortune on gameday tickets. Soccer in the Square<\/a> is a FREE all-ages community event that runs from June 11 to July 19 in Norman MacKenzie Square.<\/p>\n

Pull up a chair and watch the excitement as the world’s best players go head-to-head on the large outdoor screen, and cheer on your favourite teams with other fans and community members. The venue holds 150 people, and entrance is on a first-come basis, so families should plan to arrive early to snag a spot to watch each match. Limited chairs will be available, so bring your own camp chairs and cozy picnic blankets to sprawl out with your crew. With both shady and sunny spots for all weather and plenty of nearby restaurants in case of inclement weather, it’s the perfect place to experience the thrill of the World Cup with friends and family. This space is also pet-friendly (but must be leashed), so your furry friends can join in on the excitement and thrilling game experience, too!<\/p>\n

Spending a whole day out of the house with the kids has never been easier. Don’t worry about packing a lunch or dinner – Wesbrook Village has you covered with incredible food venues such as Nicli Pizzeria + Bar, TogoSushi, and plenty of others for dine-in or takeaway food and drinks.\u00a0If you’re located close to UBC, you know that the fun never stops at Wesbrook Village, and that’s certainly true of Soccer in the Square! In between matches, families will enjoy live entertainment, movies, and plenty of family-friendly activities to keep the community spirit alive. Connect with out-of-town visitors and plan to spend the day at UBC exploring all it has to offer – great dining, beautiful views, a lively atmosphere, and some of the most popular family-friendly attractions in Vancouver.<\/p>\n

Between matches, visit the Museum of Anthropology, UBC Botanical Gardens, Beaty Biodiversity Museum, Pacific Museum of Earth, Nitobe Memorial Garden, UBC Rose Garden, UBC Farm, and plenty more! Soccer in the Square is more than just a place to watch soccer games; it’s a full month of fun and community festivities. Schedules, entertainment, and additional information as the event draws closer can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Soccer in the Square:<\/h2>\n

Date<\/strong>: June 11 – July 19, 2026
\nTime<\/strong>: Varies
\nVenue<\/strong>: Norman McKenzie Square
\nAddress<\/strong>: 3378 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver
\nWebsite<\/strong>:\u00a0www.liveatubc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The world is coming to Vancouver this summer, and the place to be is Wesbrook Village at UBC! Thanks to UBC Properties Trust, Metro Vancouver families can catch the excitement of the games and cheer on their favourite teams without spending a fortune on gameday tickets. Soccer in the Square
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