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Canadian soccer fans eager to witness history on home soil can now secure tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup—but only if they’re ready to splurge.
The first wave of ticket access comes courtesy of On Location, FIFA’s official hospitality partner. Rather than standard tickets, these early offers are luxury “experiences,” with prices starting at $2,500 for a single match and skyrocketing from there. Packages include high-end perks like gourmet food, premium seating, access to private lounges, and even post-match field experiences for the ultra-elite.
Leah Linke, senior vice-president of event production for On Location, put it simply:
“We are not selling tickets. We are selling experiences of a lifetime.”
While Canada’s average fan may balk at the price, less expensive options are coming. Canada Soccer plans to relaunch its Canada Red membership program by the end of July. Different membership levels will give fans access to a lottery system for tickets to Canada’s matches. The higher the membership tier, the better the odds of landing a seat.
FIFA’s own global ticketing lottery is expected to launch in the fall and will offer additional options without the hospitality markup.
Still, for those chasing VIP status, On Location is ready to deliver. From Michelin-star chef dinners to post-match penalty kicks against former pros, they promise truly personalized, premium fan journeys. Their “Platinum Access Program” caters to high-rollers—offering everything from helicopter rides to exclusive gifts and meet-and-greets.
The 2026 World Cup will be the biggest yet, with 104 games across 16 cities. Canada will host 13 matches, with the national team playing its opener on June 12 at Toronto’s BMO Field, then heading west to Vancouver’s BC Place on June 18 and 24.
As On Location begins selling packages in Canada and Mexico, Linke says the U.S. market is already snapping them up.
“They are flying off the shelf,” she says.
Whether you’re in for the memories or just looking for a seat in the stadium, one thing is clear: World Cup access in 2026 will be as much about money as it is about passion.
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