Vancouver Whitecaps FC have set the club’s new MLS-era single-match attendance record, announcing 53,837 fans on hand at BC Place for Thursday evening’s Concacaf Champions Cup semifinal opener against Inter Miami CF.
The crowd breaks Vancouver’s prior MLS-era record of 51,035, also achieved against Inter Miami in a 2-1 regular-season defeat at BC Place on May 25, 2024.
The Canadian side went on to procure an excellent result, jumping out to a 2-0 aggregate lead against the Herons with Leg 2 still to play at Chase Stadium on April 30 (8 pm ET | FS1, OneSoccer; TUDN, ViX).
A night to remember. 💙
A new #VWFC MLS-era home record at our sold-out @TheChampions match. Thank you, Vancouver!#TogetherWeDare pic.twitter.com/GP4QEVd9RE
— Vancouver Whitecaps FC (@WhitecapsFC) April 25, 2025
The milestone arrives as Vancouver are off to a blazing start in their first season under head coach Jesper Sørensen.
In addition to surging to the top of the Western Conference table ahead of Matchday 10 (6W-1L-2D record, 20 points), they’ve made a stunning run to the CCC semifinals, taking down LIGA MX giants Monterrey and Pumas UNAM to book their blockbuster matchup with Lionel Messi and Inter Miami.
