We now officially know when Vancouver Rise FC will be playing at Swangard Stadium.
The club had announced it was making the stadium the home for its inaugural season on Jan. 15 with club president Sinead King saying the iconic venue is the perfect foundation for the club.
Swangard has been a key part in the Burnaby soccer community having been home to the Vancouver 86ers, Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 and TSS Rovers.
Vancouver Rise FC, which is co-owned by Burnaby soccer icon Christine Sinclair, will play 25 games during the regular season with 12 technical home games.
Its official home opener will be April 16 against Calgary Wild FC, but will be hosted at BC Place as part of the inaugural celebrations.
The first match at Swangard will be on April 24 against Montreal Roses FC with a 7 p.m. kickoff.
Game on! Our schedule has officially dropped, and trust us – you won’t want to miss a minute. Get ready to cheer, because it's going to be an unforgettable season. Who’s ready to rock the stands with us? 🙌 Check out the schedule here: https://t.co/Gz48UQtFil pic.twitter.com/v4P1Y9dIl1
— Vancouver Rise FC (@VancouverRiseFC) February 20, 2025
"This is an incredibly exciting moment for our team and the league," King said in a Feb 20 news release.
"Kicking off the NSL in Vancouver feels especially meaningful, given the city’s passion for soccer and the key role our ownership played in bringing the league to life. We’re thrilled to host the first game at BC Place, surrounded by dedicated fans. With 12 home games on the schedule, we can’t wait to see everyone at BC Place on April 16 and then at Swangard Stadium for the rest of the season!"
The 2025 Vancouver Rise FC home game schedule is as follows:
- April 16: Vancouver Rise FC vs. Calgary Wild FC (BC Place, 7 p.m.)
- April 24: Vancouver Rise FC vs. Montreal Roses FC (Swangard Stadium, 7 p.m.)
- May 5: Vancouver Rise FC vs. Halifax Tides FC (Swangard Stadium, 7 p.m.)
- May 21: Vancouver Rise FC vs. Halifax Tides FC (Swangard Stadium, 7 p.m.)
- May 24: Vancouver Rise FC vs. Calgary Wild FC (Swangard Stadium, 4 p.m.)
- June 11: Vancouver Rise FC vs. AFC Toronto (Swangard Stadium, 7 p.m.)
- June 22: Vancouver Rise FC vs. Montreal Roses FC (Swangard Stadium, 1 p.m.)
- July 24: Vancouver Rise FC vs. AFC Toronto (Swangard Stadium, 7 p.m.)
- Aug. 2: Vancouver Rise FC vs. Ottawa Rapid FC (Swangyard Stadium, 4 p.m.)
- Aug. 30: Vancouver Rise FC vs. Montreal Roses FC (Swangard Stadium, 7 p.m.)
- Sept. 6: Vancouver Rise FC vs. Calgary Wild FC (Swangard Stadium, 4 p.m.)
- Sept. 20: Vancouver Rise FC vs. Ottawa Rapid FC (Swangard Stadium, 1 p.m.)
