Vancouver’s World Cup events could cost B.C., city up to $114-million, province estimates
The B.C. government estimates that hosting the World Cup events in Vancouver could cost up to $114 million for the province and city. The total cost of the tournament is projected to be between $685 million and $729 million, with policing expenses alone estimated at $242 million. Despite the rising costs, officials believe the event will generate significant long-term economic benefits for the region.
- ▪The estimated cost for hosting Vancouver's World Cup games has increased from $240 million in 2022 to $624 million last year.
- ▪The total cost of the tournament is expected to be between $685 million and $729 million.
- ▪Policing the World Cup events is estimated to cost $242 million.
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Open this photo in gallery:Vancouver's Science World has been transformed into a soccer ball for the World Cup.ETHAN CAIRNS/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountThe B.C. government says it could cost the province and the City of Vancouver up to $114-million to host Vancouver’s seven World Cup games once revenues and federal funding is accounted for. In its latest fiscal update Friday, two weeks before the tournament hosted by Canada, the United States and Mexico begins, the province said it now expects the total cost of hosting the tournament to be in the range of $685-million and $729-million.
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