Vancouver Whitecaps Kick Off 2025 MLS Playoff Journey Against FC Dallas
It’s playoff time in Vancouver, and excitement is buzzing at BC Place as the Whitecaps prepare to begin their 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs campaign. The team will face FC Dallas in a Round One Best-of-3 Series, and anticipation is building among fans eager to witness the start of this postseason showdown. Game 1 is set for Sunday, October 26, with kickoff scheduled at 4:30 p.m. PT, and the energy around the stadium is expected to be electric.
Fans are being encouraged to arrive early to avoid long lines, as all gates will open at 3 p.m. PT. The first 20,000 fans through the gates will receive an exclusive Whitecaps FC MLS Cup Playoffs flag, while the Fan Zone at Terry Fox Plaza will host pre-match festivities, including giveaways of co-branded scarves by Continental Tire and community activities driven by Chevrolet. For supporters who like to get in on the action, the March to the Match, beginning at 3:15 p.m., will see fans rallying from local pubs and gathering spots to cheer their team right to the stadium.
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This year’s playoff series is a high-stakes contest: if any match ends in a tie after regulation, it will go directly to a shootout to determine the winner. Game 2 is scheduled for Saturday, November 1, in Frisco, Texas, and if necessary, a decisive Game 3 would return to BC Place on Friday, November 7. The winner of this series will then face either Los Angeles FC or Austin FC in the Western Conference Semifinals, potentially hosted in Vancouver.
The Whitecaps have had a record-breaking season, finishing second in the Western Conference with 63 points, 18 wins, and a remarkable goal differential of +28. Their squad features contributions from 20 different goal scorers, tying the league record, and they went on an 11-game unbeaten streak earlier in the season. FC Dallas, on the other hand, has had a rollercoaster season with 44 points, finishing seventh in the West, but they enter the playoffs with momentum, having scored in 12 consecutive matches and a strong record in one-goal games.
For those attending, a full matchday experience has been prepared. Pre-match entertainment will feature Vancouver’s own hip-hop dance crew GRVMNT, while national anthems will be performed by Marie Hui. Families can enjoy activities like Chevrolet’s Subsoccer game and the “Kickin’ with the ‘Caps” event for youth players. Merchandise and commemorative playoff scarves will be available at multiple sections, and fan engagement is encouraged through 50/50 draws benefiting KidSport BC and videoboard messages supporting the Whitecaps FC Foundation.
Accessibility and convenience have also been emphasized, with mobile ticketing, stroller parking, cashless payment options, gender-neutral washrooms, and services for guests with hidden disabilities. The Whitecaps’ commitment to community shines through initiatives like hosting youth from the Boys and Girls Club South Coast BC alongside Vancouver Firefighter Charities, giving young fans a memorable playoff experience.
In short, the stage is set, the fans are ready, and the Vancouver Whitecaps are poised to chase MLS glory. With history, records, and passion on the line, Game 1 against FC Dallas promises to be a thrilling start to the 2025 playoffs.
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