The 2026 Alberni Valley Indigenous-Led Soccer Community Celebration is coming this summer! Hosted by the Hupacasath First Nation in close partnership with the Tseshaht and Huu-ay-aht First Nations, this exciting event brings live FIFA World Cup 2026 match screenings straight to the big screen.
Supported by the Province of British Columbia and delivered in collaboration with the Alberni Athletics Soccer Club, the City of Port Alberni, and the ACRD, this free, family-friendly gathering features 16 major matches. Come out for 8 dynamic days of action at the Kinsmen Community Centre in Port Alberni, and be sure to join us right at home for a special West Coast satellite broadcast at the House of Huu-ay-aht in Bamfield on Tuesday, July 7, 2026! Packed with youth-focused activities and open to everyone—bring your jerseys, flags, and best energy!
General Event Information
- Event Title: 2026 Alberni Valley Indigenous-Led Soccer Community Celebration
- Dates: June 12 – July 19, 2026 (Select dates across the tournament)
- Cost: 100% Free / Family-Friendly / Open to All
- Official Website: fwc26vifest.ca/join-the-celebration
- Official Facebook Page: Facebook Profile Link
- Official Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573294296267
Complete Match Schedule & RSVP Links
Venue 1: The KCC (4090 Hollywood St., Port Alberni)
- June 12 (Friday) – Tournament Kickoff!
- June 13 (Saturday) – Super Saturday Viewings!
- June 18 (Thursday)
- June 21 (Sunday)
- New Zealand vs. Egypt – 6:00 PM (RSVP Here)
- June 24 (Wednesday)
- June 26 (Friday)
- New Zealand vs. Belgium – 8:00 PM (RSVP Here)
- July 2 (Thursday) – Knockout Round Triple-Header!
- July 19 (Sunday) – The Grand Finale!
- 🏆 FIFA World Cup Final – 11:15 AM Pre-Show | 12:00 PM Kickoff (RSVP Here)
Venue 2: House of Huu-ay-aht (Bamfield)
- July 7 (Tuesday) – West Coast Feature Event!
- Round of 16 (Live from Vancouver) – 1:00 PM (RSVP Here)