B.C. Pavilion Corporation (PavCo), a Crown corporation and the owner and operator of BC Place, renovated and upgraded BC Place in preparation for hosting 7 matches during the FIFA World Cup 2026.
The upgrades, with a capital budget of over $100 million, included installation of a new temporary hybrid grass playing surface, significant accessibility enhancements (including new passenger elevators and gender-neutral washrooms), upgraded stadium-wide Wi‑Fi and high-definition video boards, renovations to player, artist and media facilities, and development of new premium hospitality and event spaces such as the Corner Club, Field Club and Edgewater Lounge. The upgrades position BC Place to host international sporting events, concerts and community gatherings while creating a lasting legacy beyond the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Fasken advised PavCo on the development of the upgrades, including procurement, design and construction, with a team led by Fergus McDonnell (Infrastructure and Projects), and including Patrick Frost (Infrastructure and Projects) and Jenaea Reimann (Infrastructure and Projects).
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- British Columbia
