Vancouver’s first match day is June 13. BC Place holds 54,500 fans. The stadium district — Yaletown, Gastown and the surrounding downtown core — will be busier than it has ever been on a Saturday night.
The businesses that will perform well on June 13 are not the ones that have the best menu or the most Instagram followers. They are the ones that walked in fully staffed, with a logistics plan that accounted for road closures, a team briefed on transit changes, and a backup staffing option already in place.
This match day staffing checklist for Vancouver restaurants and bars gives you exactly what to do, day by day, in the 7 days before each game — starting with June 13 and repeating through July 7. Use it for June 13. Then use it again for June 18, 21, 24, 26, July 2 and July 7.
BEFORE YOU START: THE VERIFIED FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Do not base your match-day plan on assumptions. Base it on confirmed information.
CONFIRMED MATCH DAY DATES AT BC PLACE:
- June 13 — Australia vs Turkey, 9:00 PM PT
- June 18 — Canada vs Qatar, 3:00 PM PT (Canada home game — highest demand)
- June 21 — New Zealand vs Egypt, 6:00 PM PT
- June 24 — Canada vs Switzerland, 12:00 PM PT (Canada home game — highest demand)
- June 26 — New Zealand vs Belgium, 8:00 PM PT
- July 2 — Round of 32
- July 7 — Round of 16
CONFIRMED ROAD CLOSURES AFFECTING YOUR BUSINESS:
- Pacific Boulevard (Cambie Street Bridge off-ramp to Carrall Street): CLOSED from May 23 through end of July. This is a permanent tournament-period closure — not just on match days.
- Granville Street (Georgia to Davie — 5 blocks): CLOSED to vehicles June 11 to July 20. Buses rerouted to Seymour and Howe streets.
- Additional temporary closures on all 7 match days in the stadium area.
- Deliveries to affected areas may be restricted during match-day hours.
Source: City of Vancouver / vancouverfwc26.ca
CONFIRMED TRANSIT CHANGES AFFECTING YOUR STAFF:
- Main Street–Science World Station is the recommended primary SkyTrain access for BC Place on match days.
- Stadium–Chinatown Station: the Expo Boulevard lower entrance is closed on match days. Limited access to BC Place from this station.
- TransLink is running trains every 2 minutes on SkyTrain match days.
- A new temporary downtown Vancouver circuitous bus route runs June 8 to July 12 to support increased capacity.
Source: TransLink (translink.ca)
D-7: SEVEN DAYS BEFORE THE MATCH
YOUR STAFFING CHECKLIST
☐ Calculate your match-day staffing gap.
Compare your typical Friday or Saturday staffing to what you would need at 20–30% above that level. Write the number down. That gap is your target.
☐ Post your match-day shifts on Djobzy today.
Go to djobzy.com and post all match-day shifts you need filled. Verified workers in your neighbourhood see your posting immediately. The earlier you post, the more choice you have from the available local worker pool. Seven days out is the last comfortable window — after this, the best available workers are already confirming with other employers.
☐ Identify your highest no-show risk roles.
Which team members commute by bus or train through the downtown core? Those are your highest-risk positions on match days. Think about who you need as backup.
☐ Contact your existing team about match-day logistics.
Send a message to your current team today. Share the TransLink match-day transit guidance. Tell them which SkyTrain station to use and remind them that Pacific Boulevard is closed.
YOUR OPERATIONS CHECKLIST
☐ Review your usual delivery schedule against the road closure map.
Check the map at vancouverfwc26.ca/community-hub/road-closures. If your delivery truck normally comes via Pacific Boulevard — it cannot on match days. Contact your suppliers now to arrange an alternative route or reschedule deliveries to before match-day restrictions begin.
☐ Order extra stock for June 13 now.
Do not assume a restocking run will be possible on match day morning. Order enough to operate without a standard delivery on June 13.
☐ Check your marketing materials for compliance.
Any signage, social media posts or promotional materials that use trademarked event terms need to be updated before June 13. See our separate guide: Match Day Marketing Rules for Vancouver Businesses 2026.
D-5: FIVE DAYS BEFORE THE MATCH
YOUR STAFFING CHECKLIST
☐ Confirm all shift postings on Djobzy.
Log in to djobzy.com and confirm which shifts have been filled by verified workers. Follow up on any that have not yet been accepted.
☐ Build your backup plan.
For each critical role — your head bartender, your floor manager, your kitchen lead — who is your backup if they cannot make it? Identify that person today and confirm their availability in writing.
☐ Confirm your core team’s availability in writing.
Send a message or WhatsApp to every team member scheduled for match day. Ask them to confirm attendance explicitly. Do not assume confirmed means showing up.
YOUR OPERATIONS CHECKLIST
☐ Confirm your stock and supply orders are placed.
Everything your venue needs for June 13 should be ordered by now. Match-day logistics around BC Place are complicated enough without a supply shortage.
☐ Brief management and senior staff on the match-day plan.
Share this checklist with your shift managers. Make sure someone other than you knows the full picture — staffing levels expected, backup contacts, delivery schedules, road closure impacts.
D-3: THREE DAYS BEFORE THE MATCH
YOUR STAFFING CHECKLIST
☐ Final headcount check.
Count confirmed staff against your match-day target. If you are still short, post any remaining shifts on Djobzy immediately. Three days out is still workable — one day out is not.
☐ Set arrival times 30 minutes earlier than usual for all match-day staff.
On June 13, the area around BC Place will be significantly more congested than a regular Saturday. An arrival time of 30 minutes earlier than your normal prep window gives your team enough buffer for transit delays and road closure detours.
☐ Create a match-day contact list.
Write down the phone numbers of your confirmed shift workers, your Djobzy contact for any emergency fills, and your own personal emergency staffing contact. Have this accessible on match day.
YOUR OPERATIONS CHECKLIST
☐ Confirm your stock has arrived and is in house.
Walk your storage and verify everything you ordered for match day has been delivered. If anything is missing, source it now — not on June 12.
☐ Prep as much as possible the day before.
Any prep that can be done on June 12 should be. Match day morning near BC Place will be unpredictable. Remove as many morning-of variables as possible.
☐ Set your opening time based on kickoff.
June 13 kickoff is 9:00 PM PT. Your bar should open significantly earlier — most stadium-district venues open by 5:00 PM or earlier on match days. Plan your team shifts accordingly.
D-1: THE DAY BEFORE THE MATCH
YOUR STAFFING CHECKLIST
☐ Send a match-day briefing to your full team.
Include: arrival time (30 minutes earlier than normal), which SkyTrain station to use (Main Street–Science World for stadium-district venues), what road closures affect their route, your venue’s opening time, and who they call if they have an issue getting in.
☐ Confirm every shift one more time.
Send a quick confirmation message to every team member and every Djobzy worker confirmed for your match-day shifts. Ask for an explicit “confirmed” reply.
☐ Have Djobzy open and ready for emergency fills.
Even with the best planning, someone may not show up. Log in to djobzy.com the night before and know exactly how to post an urgent shift if you need one on match morning.
YOUR OPERATIONS CHECKLIST
☐ Final prep and mise en place.
Complete as much kitchen and bar prep as possible. Stock your fridges, ice buckets and speed rails.
☐ Test your POS and payment systems.
High-volume match days stress payment processing infrastructure. Make sure your point-of-sale is updated and your backup payment method is ready.
☐ Walk the venue.
Do a final walk of your space. Is everything in order? Is there anything that could slow your team down tomorrow? Fix it tonight, not tomorrow morning.
MATCH DAY: JUNE 13
☐ Be on-site before your team arrives.
As the owner or manager, be there first. Set the tone.
☐ Confirm every team member has arrived by your early-arrival target time.
If anyone is a no-show, post an urgent shift on Djobzy immediately — not after an hour of trying to reach them.
☐ Brief your team before doors open.
A 5-minute team briefing before the rush begins improves performance and morale on high-pressure days. Set expectations. Assign stations. Remind everyone of the backup contact plan.
☐ Monitor the pace and call for backup early.
If the first two hours are significantly busier than expected, post additional shifts on Djobzy while you still have time to get someone there before peak — not at the peak.
— same-day match-day hiring in 2 minutes
AFTER EACH MATCH DAY
☐ Note what worked and what did not — immediately.
Memory fades fast. Write a quick debrief within 24 hours of each match day. What did you need more of? What was over-staffed? Use this to refine your plan for the next match day.
☐ Re-book workers who performed well through Djobzy.
If a Djobzy worker delivered on June 13, contact them directly through the platform for June 18, 21, 24, 26, July 2 and July 7. Repeat the booking process early.
☐ Run this checklist again for the next match day.
Vancouver hosts 7 match days through July 7. Each one is an opportunity. Each one requires the same preparation.
Quick Reference: Match Day Staffing Checklist for Vancouver Restaurants and Bars
Road closed from May 23 – end of July: Pacific Boulevard (Cambie Bridge off-ramp to Carrall Street)
Road closed June 11 – July 20: Granville Street (Georgia to Davie) — vehicle-free pedestrian zone
Best SkyTrain station for stadium district on match days: Main Street–Science World
Stadium–Chinatown station status: Open but Expo Boulevard lower entrance closed; limited BC Place access
Ride-hailing drop-off point near stadium: 1510 Quebec Street, adjacent to Science World
Hire verified local staff same-day: djobzy.com
Road closure maps and match-day updates: vancouverfwc26.ca/community-hub/road-closures
TransLink match-day travel guide: translink.ca
Go to djobzy.com and post a shift in 2 minutes.
Verified local workers near you. No agencies. No markup.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
June 13, 2026 — Australia vs Turkey at BC Place, kicking off at 9:00 PM Pacific Time.
As early as possible — ideally 7 days before the match. Workers who are already verified on Djobzy are actively looking for shifts. The earlier you post, the more choice you have from the available pool. Djobzy allows same-day posting for urgent gaps.
Go to djobzy.com. Post a shift in under 2 minutes. Verified local workers near your venue see your shift immediately and can confirm same-day. No agency markup. No lead times.
No. Pacific Boulevard between the Cambie Street Bridge off-ramp and Carrall Street is closed from May 23 through the end of July — including all 7 match days. Plan your delivery logistics around this now.
TransLink recommends Main Street–Science World Station as the primary access point for the BC Place area on match days. Stadium–Chinatown Station is open but has limited access to BC Place.
No. “World Cup” and “FIFA” are registered trademarks. Using them in commercial advertising or promotional materials without official sponsorship creates legal risk. See our guide: Match Day Marketing Rules for Vancouver Businesses 2026.
CONCLUSION
Run this match day staffing checklist before every Vancouver game day — June 13, 18, 21, 24, 26, July 2 and July 7. Djobzy fills your remaining gaps same-day. Go to djobzy.com and post a shift in under 2 minutes.
Read more – full staffing guide for match days
Sources
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BC Place / confirmed match schedule
→ bcplace.com -
FWC Times, Vancouver match schedule
→ fwctimes.com -
NBC Sports, confirmed match schedule
→ nbcsports.com -
TransLink, FIFA World Cup 2026 transit plan
→ translink.ca -
City of Vancouver road closures
→ vancouverfwc26.ca/community-hub/road-closures -
Daily Hive, Pacific Boulevard closure
→ dailyhive.com -
Vancouver Is Awesome, road closure details
→ vancouverisawesome.com -
Downtown Vancouver BIA, State of Downtown 2026
→ downtownvancouver.com
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