Gastown United
This summer, Gastown in Vancouver, BC is the place to be. Whether you're a sucker for soccer or a football fanatic, the biggest tournament is here, and the world is watching.
Football. Festivities. Community. Right Here in Gastown.
Everything on the Pitch.
The Passport Program
Pick up your Gastown United Passport at any participating location between June 1st and July 5th. Make a purchase, collect a stamp, and earn one entry for every three stamps you hit. The more you explore, the better your chances of winning — with four prizes valued at $250 each up for grabs.
HOW IT WORKS
More stamps. More chances. Start exploring.
Gastown United Merch Collection
Exclusively available at Smith’s Irish Pub
Rep the neighbourhood all summer long. The Gastown United Merch Collection features exclusive jerseys and scarves, available for purchase only at Smith’s Irish Pub in June. Pick yours up and wear your colours proud.
Neighbourhood Exclusive Lager & Cider.
Gastown officially has its own beer.
In partnership with Force Beer Co., we’re proud to introduce the Gastown United Lager. Brewed for the neighbourhood, available only at select Gastown restaurants and bars starting in June. So fill your cup, and raise it to your favorite football club.
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Gastown United Viewing Party
Presented by Low Tide
Skip the couch. We’ve got the locations, the crowds, and the atmosphere that make every football match feel like a one-of-a-kind moment. Join us on July 3rd in Carrall St Alley (tucked between Monarca and Guilt & Co.) at 1 Alexander St, for a street-side viewing party you won’t want to miss.
Grab a bite from a local spot, pull up a seat and watch the best soccer teams in the world compete on a large screen right in the heart of Gastown.
WHERE TO WATCH in Gastown.
Gastown’s bars and restaurants are rolling out the welcome mat all summer long. Whether you’re looking for a French farmhouse vibe, a proper pub atmosphere, or a patio in the sun, there’s a spot for every kind of fan.
Petrichor French Farmhouse Restaurant
For fans of Les Bleus. Petrichor is welcoming France supporters for special match viewings starting June 16th. On match days, doors open at 11:30am with a special lunch menu featuring their signature Aligot Saucisse, Bourgeois Burger, and football-friendly French snacks.
MATCH SCHEDULE:
June 16 — France vs. Senegal, 12pm PDT
June 22 — France vs. Iraq, 2pm PDT
June 26 — France vs. Norway, 12pm PDT
June 30 — Potential Round of 32, TBD
July 4/5 — Potential Round of 16, TBD
Lamplighter
The Ultra’s End presented by Michelob Ultra
Lamplighter is being transformed into the ultimate fan zone for the tournament. Expect stadium-style banners and decor, scratch cards on feature food and drink purchases with the chance to win swag and match tickets and a Michelob Ultra ticket giveaway for matched in Vancouver and Toronto.
Also on offer: the GOAT Menu, a street food lineup inspired by the most successful football nations in history. Think Coxinha Croquettes for Brail, Currywurst for Germany, and a Choripán for Argentina.
Local Public Eatery
The Official Smirnoff House
Decked out in red and white all summer long, local is your home base for every match. Catch the action on TVs on the west patio and stay for live DJ sets after all key games.
There are plenty of chances to win, Smirnoff is giving away 2 sets of 2 tickets to round robin games in Vancouver! Michelob is also offering a trip for 2 to Toronto including hotel, travel, 2 tickets to a round of 32 game and a. travel stipend.
The Blarney Stone & The Portside — The Kiwi Nest
Home of the All Whites supporters in Gastown.
The Blarney stone is the official home base for the New Zealand fans, hosting watch parties for all three All Whites matches. The Portside and The Blarney Stone are also co-hosting pre-match parties on June 21st and June 26th in partnership with Kia Ora Vancouver and The Flying Kiwis supporters club.
HERE'S THE FULL LINEUP:
⚽ NZ vs. Iran — June 15, Kick-off 6:00pm
Watch Party at The Blarney Stone
⚽ NZ vs. Egypt — June 21, Kick-off 6:00pm
Pre-Match at Portside Pub
Watch Party at The Blarney Stone
⚽ NZ vs. Belgium — June 26, Kick-off 8:00pm
Pre-Match at Portside Pub
Watch Party at The Blarney Stone
Note: The Blarney Stone pre-parties for the Egypt and Belgium matches are sold out.