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Whitecaps secure BC Place deal for 2026 season, but long-term future still unclear
The one-year lease at B.C. Place is a short-term solution amid ongoing talks about a new stadium and financial challenges, including a $40 million revenue gap, Whitecaps say.
- On Feb. 5, 2026, Vancouver Whitecaps FC accepted PavCo's offer and lawyers are finalizing a one-year lease to keep the club at B.C. Place Stadium for the 2026 season.
- Facing a large revenue gap despite strong attendance, the club sought interim relief as MLS officials said last year the deal was unsustainable due to limited scheduling and restricted revenue, and the Whitecaps trail peers by $40 million.
- PavCo offered to return about $1 million to $1.5 million annually and open naming-rights and sponsorship opportunities, which `a little step` was described as by Axel Schuster.
- The short-term deal could improve the Whitecaps' appeal to potential buyers and investors, while officials emphasize balancing support with taxpayer protection.
- The club and the City of Vancouver have until December 2026 to negotiate a long-term lease while Whitecaps and their partners explore a new stadium at the city's eastern edge via a December memorandum of understanding.
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Vancouver Whitecaps signing new one-year lease on B.C. Place: CEO
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps will play at B.C. Place this year after the Major League Soccer club came to an agreement on a new lease with the provincial Crown corporation that owns and operates the stadium.
Whitecaps agree to ‘net-zero’ BC Place deal for 2026, say long-term questions remain
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