FIFA World Cup 2026 Canada Celebrates Full Schedule: Dates and Locations for All 38 Stops
ProgrammeFIFA has announced the full itinerary for Canada Celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026™, a major fan engagement initiative designed to bring the excitement of the tournament to communities across Canada beyond the official host cities.
On Wednesday, 8 April 2026, FIFA released details of Canada Celebrates, a first-of-its-kind nationwide programme. It aims to unite Canadian communities from coast to coast to coast during the FIFA World Cup 2026™, which Canada is co-hosting with Mexico and the United States.The programme will feature 38 stops in 34 communities, with events including live match screenings, football activations, cultural shows, music, food, and celebrations of national pride. These activities will run from early June through the end of the tournament on 19 July 2026.
Key Features of Canada Celebrates
Extensive Reach: The stops are strategically placed so that more than 75% of Canadian residents live within a two-hour drive of at least one location.
National Coverage: Events will span all provinces and one territory (Yukon), ensuring broad accessibility.
Duration: Pre-tournament stops on 1 June and 5 June, followed by the main programme from 11 June to 19 July 2026.
Focus on Fans: The initiative recognizes that supporters and local communities are central to the World Cup spirit, creating welcoming public spaces for everyone to participate.
This programme extends the World Cup atmosphere beyond the matches hosted in Toronto and Vancouver, helping to build a lasting legacy for football in Canada.
Official Partners
Several of FIFA’s Commercial Partners and one Media Partner are supporting the initiative to deliver accessible experiences for fans and families:
Coca-Cola
Kia
Michelob Ultra
Hisense
McDonald’s
The Home Depot
Bell Media (Media Partner)
The Government of Canada, along with municipalities and the Tourism Industry Association of Canada, is also backing the programme.
FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour
Integration
From 9 April to 26 May 2026, enhanced Canada Celebrates experiences will coincide with the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola. Fans in seven cities will have the chance to see the original FIFA World Cup Trophy:
Vancouver
Calgary
Winnipeg
Montreal
Halifax
Ottawa
Toronto
Further details and exact dates for the Trophy Tour stops are available on Coca-Cola’s dedicated page.
Full List of Community Stops
East Coast Stops
1 June – Mount Pearl, Newfoundland
11–12 June – Halifax, Nova Scotia
15 June – Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
18 June – Moncton, New Brunswick
21 June РQu̩bec City, Qu̩bec
27 June – Kingston, Ontario
1 July – Mississauga, Ontario
4 July – London, Ontario
7 July – Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation
9 July – Burlington, Ontario
11 July – Waterloo Region, Ontario
15 July – Windsor, Ontario
18–19 July – Niagara Falls, Ontario
West Coast and Other Regionlal Stops
5 June – Whitehorse, Yukon
11–12 June – Fort St. John, British Columbia
18 June – Kamloops, British Columbia
20 June – Salmon Arm, British Columbia
22 June – Revelstoke, British Columbia
24 June – Nelson, British Columbia
27 June – Cranbrook, British Columbia
1 July – Edmonton, Alberta
4 July – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
7 July – Kenora, Ontario
11 July – North Bay, Ontario
15 July – Vaughan, Ontario
18–19 July – Brampton, Ontario
Specific programming details for each stop will be announced closer to the dates.
Official Statements
Vittorio Montagliani, FIFA Vice-President and Concacaf President, said:
“As a Canadian, it’s incredibly meaningful to bring a taste of the FIFA World Cup 2026 to communities across the country... We look forward to visiting all 34 communities as part of this global celebration.
”The Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport) and Canada’s FIFA Sherpa, added:
“This summer, Canada Celebrates will bring the energy and excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026 to communities across the country. Sport has the power to bring people together...”
Anne Kang, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport for British Columbia, highlighted the opportunity to create lifelong memories and strengthen community bonds.About the FIFA World Cup 2026™The 2026 edition will be the largest in history, featuring 48 teams and 104 matches across 16 host cities in North America.
Canada will host matches in Toronto (including the opening match on 12 June) and Vancouver. The tournament runs from 11 June to 19 July 2026.For the latest updates, visit the official FIFA World Cup 2026 page on FIFA.com.This nationwide celebration is expected to inspire the next generation of Canadian footballers and foster greater national pride in the sport. More details on individual stop programming will be released in the coming weeks.
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