Taste The Beautiful Game
— BC Style
The world's biggest tournament. BC's best venues. Your moment to shine.
Taste the Beautiful Game — BC Style gives restaurant and venue owners everything they need to host epic World Cup 2026™ watch parties, from the first whistle to the final pour.
Find important upcoming dates and all the info you need below!
Community Updates
& Announcements
Launch Day! Welcome to our official Resource Hub for Taste the Beautiful Game — BC Style! We hope you find it useful, and we look forward to being a part of your event experience.
Tourism Burnaby is offering grants for businesses interested in hosting Watch Parties. Details below.
We have another upcoming webinar on security and human trafficking issues May 27th, presented in partnership with The Human Trafficking Prevention Network of BC (HTPNBC).
Click here to watch the recording of our April 22nd session.
May 27th 10:00 am - 11:00 am PST. Zoom link to follow.
Keep up with BCRFA
and TTBG!
Vancouver Match Dates
Saturday June 13, 2026
Australia v. Türkiye
Thursday June 18, 2026
Canada v. Qatar
Sunday June 21, 2026
New Zealand v. Egypt
Wednesday June 24, 2026
Canada v. Switzerland
Friday June 26, 2026
New Zealand v. Belgium
Thursday July 2, 2026
TBD
Tuesday July 7, 2026
TBD
Your go-to guide for spreading the word. From social media posts to in-venue signage, these ready-made tools help you fill seats and build buzz around every match day, BC style.
Everything you need to host an unforgettable watch party. From kickoff setup to final whistle, this guide walks you through creating the kind of atmosphere that keeps fans coming back.
These customizable templates make it easy to craft a match-day menu that feels special without slowing down your kitchen during peak service. Click the image for a helpful how-to.
Discover the best of BC - local craft beers and wines to feature on your match-day menus, because nothing says BC hospitality like a cold local pint at kickoff.
Ready-to-use Instagram and Facebook story templates designed to help you quickly promote matches and engage your audience in real time. Click the image for a helpful how-to.
The complete Community Activation Playbook. Everything from registration to game-day operations, all in one place. Consider this your ultimate handbook.
The full playbook, distilled into 5 pages. If you only read one thing, make it this, then come back for the details when you're ready to go deeper.
A ready-to-use guide to help your venue promote game days, engage fans, and stay active on social media throughout the tournament.
BC’s Bar Watch venues are committed to creating a safe, welcoming environment for every guest. Enjoy the energy of the game — with great food, local drinks, and peace of mind.
No big screen? No problem. Explore ways to bring the World Cup energy to your space, activations, programming, and experiences that make every venue a destination.
A great watch party is a safe one. Review these protocols to ensure your venue, staff, and guests are covered from kickoff to the final whistle.
Big events require extra vigilance. Give you and your team the awareness and tools to recognize warning signs and take the right steps to keep your venue safe for everyone.
Helpful Links
From Tourism Burnaby: Tourism Burnaby is providing grants for watch parties to Burnaby restaurants and bars. The application deadline is April 30th. Click here for grant details.
From BCLRB: A provincial guide outlining temporary liquor licensing options, application requirements, and regulatory considerations to help BC businesses host and support events during the FIFA World Cup 2026™, including expanded service areas, hours, and special event permits. Click here to learn more.
From BCRFA: Here is a link to the recording of our April 22nd webinar presented in partnership with The Human Trafficking Prevention Network of BC.
Media Releases
From BCRFA: “BC Restaurant & Foodservices Association Launches Province-Wide Taste the Beautiful Game — BC Style Program to Showcase BC Hospitality During 2026 Global Sports Event" - February 10, 2026. Click here for full press release.
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Taste the Beautiful Game — BC Style
is a BCRFA project in partnership with the
Government of British Columbia
Taste The Beautiful Game — BC Style
branding, playbooks, and graphics designed by Subtle Alchemy.