£480m stadium could now be sold less than a month after hosting its final 2026 World Cup match

BC Place played a starring role during the 2026 World Cup as one of Canada's premier football venues.

Now, less than a month after the tournament concluded in Vancouver, the future ownership of the iconic stadium could be set for a dramatic change.

BC Lions owner interested in buying BC Place

BC Lions owner Amar Doman has expressed an interest in purchasing BC Place from the Government of British Columbia, according to reports.

The 54,500-capacity stadium was one of Canada's host venues for the 2026 World Cup, staging seven matches between 13th June and 7th July, including two involving the host nation and a Round of 16 tie.

British Columbia MLA Ravi Kahlon has confirmed the provincial government would consider selling the 43-year-old stadium “if the parameters are there”, opening the door to a potential change in ownership.

According to TSN's Farhan Lalji, Doman recently submitted a letter of interest to the province after previously exploring the possibility of purchasing or managing the venue over the past two years.

The discussions come shortly after the BC Lions agreed an extension to their lease at the stadium and amid wider debate over BC Place's long-term future following the successful World Cup.

BC Place – which has cost in excess of £480 million to build and upgrade – has also featured in conversations surrounding the future of MLS side Vancouver Whitecaps, with the possibility of the club taking on a management role for the stadium having previously been discussed.

Any potential sale would mark a significant moment for one of Canada's most recognisable sporting venues, which has hosted major football, Canadian football and entertainment events since opening in 1983.

FGG says: A major decision awaits BC Place

The World Cup once again demonstrated just how valuable BC Place is as a multi-purpose venue.

If private ownership can unlock further investment while protecting its role at the heart of Vancouver's sporting landscape, it is a conversation worth having.

Any deal would need to balance commercial ambitions with the stadium's importance to the wider community, but the fact that the government is willing to listen suggests an intriguing new chapter could be about to begin.