Eligible groups can now express their interest in having a mini-pitch built in their community.
On March 19, 2026, the Province of British Columbia, viaSport, and Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced that as many as 20 communities will be chosen to receive a state-of-the-art soccer mini-pitch, in celebration of the FIFA World Cup 2026™. The Province of B.C. and viaSport are providing $10 million to help bring this project to life, with Vancouver Whitecaps FC contributing an additional $3 million to support its success.
Mini-pitches are a modular, outdoor infrastructure ideal for rural and urban settings, schools and community spaces. These soccer mini-pitches can help turn under-used areas into low-barrier sport infrastructure and are designed to support year-round play, foster inclusive recreation and serve as hubs for youth engagement.
Each economic region will receive a minimum of two mini-pitches and Indigenous communities will be represented in the selection of the sites.
Each 18-metre-by-36-metre (60 by 120-feet) pitch will be supported by programming and mentorship from Vancouver Whitecaps FC and other provincial sport organizations, such as BC Soccer and the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC). This will ensure communities receive new facilities and have the support and programming they need to activate them with quality sport experiences for many years to come.
Timeline:
• Application Period: May 2026 (ongoing until all pitches allocated)
• Site Selection: June 2026 (ongoing until all pitches allocated)
• Installation: Starting September 2026
• Programming: From mini-pitch launch up to three years.
Interested groups are encouraged to learn more at www.minipeaks.ca.
N.B. This site offers a comprehensive program handbook that includes the project overview, the regional approach, funding, application overview/eligibility /process, FAQs, etc.
Email questions to minipeaks@whitecapsfc.com
