11 h. ago FIFA World Cup 2026 hospitality tickets released — starting at $2,500 each

"What they are going to see is the greatest sporting spectacle and it's going to be here, for seven games," Kingsley Bailey with Vancouver Ticket told Global News.

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18 h. ago Classy FIFA 2026 World Cup Toronto tickets now for sale and prices are astronomical

If you're looking to catch a FIFA World Cup game in Canada, one new avenue to get tickets is officially open.But you might have to budget accordingly.Hospitality tickets — often known as box seats or suite tickets—  went on sale Monday at 10 a.m. for the majority of the matches at the two Canadian venues.Packages are available for non-Canada group stage matches, as well as a pair of round of 32 knockout matches in each city. Nine of the 13 total matches taking place in Canada are now on sale. The packages are run through partner company On Location, which is handling the hospitality packages for the whole tournament.Seven FIFA World Cup games are scheduled for Vancouver and six for Toronto. Vancouver will host matches from June 13 through July 7, while Toronto has matches from June 12 to July 7.Tickets are currently available in Canada (as well as in the United States and Mexico) in five different tiers.Here's what each pricing level of the ...

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21 h. ago Sky’s the limit when it comes to hospitality packages for 2026 World Cup

Tickets to the 2026 World Cup are now available for Canadians, although only for those willing to pay a premium. The first wave of tickets comes in deluxe packages, provided by On Location, FIFA’s official tournament hospitality partner. They range from $2,500 for a single-game package to the sky’s the limit. Canadians will have two […]

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1 week ago Adam: What makes Canada a global player? Hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, of course

Soccer fever was high as hundreds of fans lined up on Sparks Street to get a glimpse of the trophy and take selfies this past week. Even Mark Carney was excited.

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1 week ago Huge spike in Europeans wanting to visit Ontario amid decline in U.S. tourism

Thinking of your next summer getaway? You might already be living in it. According to a new study by the Europe Pulse Study from Context Research Group, Ontario is a top destination choice for European travellers. The study showed that more than half of European travellers are considering a trip to Ontario, with a strong appeal in visiting Toronto, thanks, in part, to the city's upcoming role as one of the host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Eighty-seven percent also say that Canada, as a country, is appealing enough to visit on its own, rather than as a side trip to the U.S. If you're trying to grasp why that might be, the study also showed that, amid the tense political climate in the U.S., 62 per cent of European travellers are wary of visiting the States, making Canada an even more attractive getaway. Destination Ontario, along with Destination Toronto, commissioned the study to gain a deeper understanding of how global events are influe...

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3 w. ago An ugly Toronto parking lot has been transformed into a colourful oasis

A Toronto parking lot known for raking in over $1 million per year just gained a colourful addition.The Green P Carpark 244 at 34 Hanna Ave in Liberty Village is planned to be converted into a new public park following the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the neighbourhood is getting a taste of things to come through a new temporary public space.The 184-spot surface parking lot at the corner of East Liberty Street and Hanna Avenue has just been spruced up with a colourful mural that invites locals to love their community.The Love Liberty mural by local artist Elise Goodhoofd officially opened on Friday, June 20 to kick off the summer season.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Liberty Village BIA (@libertyvillagebia)Goodhoofd explains that the 10,000 square foot mural "will be used as a temporary park for the next few years, during FIFA.""I painted eight-foot letters spe...

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3 w. ago Change needed: Factors standing in the way of the Oilers winning a Stanley Cup next year

Now what? After another regime change and a major player overhaul in the summer, the Edmonton Oilers seem father away from a Stanley Cup right now than they did a year ago. What started out as an epic series with the Florida Panthers — three-straight ferocious overtime games — fizzled into the Oilers being exposed. […]

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3 w. ago Edmonton Oilers already picked as early Stanley Cup favourites in 2026

Cue the doom and gloom. The Edmonton Oilers lost in the Stanley Cup Final. Again. To the Florida Panthers. Again. And somehow, this time seems even worse than the last time around, when they bounced back from a 3-0 series deficit to force Game 7, only to end up losing by the slimmest of margins, […]

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4 w. ago Canada men’s soccer: Phoneys will be sniffed out, and kicked out

As the Canadian men's soccer team kicks off the Gold Cup and run to the 2026 World Cup, there's no need for buy-in from any of its players — the bond of brotherhood is enough.

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