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Vancouver FC Hosts Inaugural Home Opener, Presented by CIBC

May 5, 2023 - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
Vancouver FC News Release


Langley, BC - Vancouver Football Club announced today details for its inaugural home opener, presented by CIBC, on Sunday, May 7th at 4 p.m. PDT against Cavalry FC. The match will be hosted in the new stadium at Willoughby Park at the Langley Event Centre and feature game day entertainment including a family-fun zone, beer gardens, and VFC's mascot unveiling.

"Vancouver Football Club is thrilled to finally play on home turf in front of our incredible fans," said Rob Friend, Owner & President, Vancouver FC. "We have been building this club brick by brick, from the players and coaches to the staff and stadium, from the ground up. We are ready to put the final piece in place by hosting our fans at our new stadium."

Vancouver FC's stadium is the first of its kind in the Lower Mainland, created specifically to host soccer matches at the highest professional level. The brand new stadium can seat more than 6,500 fans and features a supporters' section in the South Grandstand. Fans in attendance for Sunday's home opener will be the first to experience this intimate, fan-friendly atmosphere that is unique to VFC matches.

"This new stadium adds another level of professional sports to the Langley area," said Friend. "The beautiful thing about VFC's stadium is its ability to grow and expand with the needs of the community and we are excited to be a part of that growth."

Vancouver FC will offer many exciting activities that will be fun for all ages during its home opener. A key feature to the off-pitch entertainment is Vancouver FC's Family Zone. Fans are encouraged to arrive early and experience everything this area has to offer including inflatable games, face painters, and live music from local DJs.

Fans of legal drinking age are welcome to hang out in the craft beer corner, with field level viewing and space to socialize. Refreshing drink options that will be available include Phillips Brewing, Carlsberg, Brookswood Brewing, and many more.

Those fans in attendance on May 7th will also get an exclusive opportunity to meet VFC's newest signing, the club's to-be-unveiled mascot. A best kept secret, the mascot will mix and mingle in the Family Zone and throughout the stadium at every home game, getting to know all of VFC's incredible fans.

VFC's Home Opener festivities include:

VFC rally towels for the first 4,000 fans through the gates

Karen-Lee Batten, local country recording artist, to perform the Canadian national anthem

Special guests including CPL Commissioner Mark Noonan and Township of Langley Mayor Eric Woodward

Book signing station featuring Farhan Devji, author of Alphonso Davies: A New Hope

CIBC & Go-Go Squeeze booths in the Family Zone

Face painters and balloon artists in the Family Zone

Live entertainment by DJ Floetic

Phillips Beer garden & Local Craft corner

Food Trucks and other mouth watering fare

VFC Mascot unveiling

"Community means everything to us at VFC," said Mark Rogers, Managing Director, Vancouver FC. "We want to not only provide the best entertainment experience on and off the pitch, but also give back to those who make this endeavor as special as it is."

Tickets to Vancouver FC's historic home opener are already 75% sold out and the rest are selling quickly. Fans can purchase their tickets online through this link or in person at the Langley Events Centre ticketing office. Parking is free of charge for all Vancouver FC matches.

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