International soccer is coming to Vancouver and we want Maple Ridge to share in the excitement. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to showcase our diverse community and deliver memorable experiences for residents and visitors. Let's work together to celebrate the tournament while respecting the rights of those who make it possible.
Score New Business By Joining Our Passport Program
Want to drive more customers through your doors? The entire city will be getting in the game with our official Maple Ridge Game On 2026 Passport and your business can too!
Running from June 1 – July 20, we’re giving residents the chance to visit local businesses and attractions to score digital soccer points that will give them a chance to win weekly prizes valued at $300 and a grand prize valued at $1000. We’re onboarding businesses from now until May 31 to become official Game On Goal Zones that will host a physical check in sign for residents to access and earn points. Whether you want to activate your location as a city-wide "Goal Zone", collaborate as a sponsor, or just share a special discount or promo during the world cup period, there are many ways to get involved.
Every customer visit helps strengthen Maple Ridge’s local economy and increases awareness of your business. Participating businesses also benefit from:
Be a foodie tour spot, offering Soccer-inspired menu items or features.
Contribute a prize
Customers visit your business as part of their exploration of Maple Ridge. Be sure to honour any promotions or menu items you submitted as part of your registration.
QR Code Check‑Ins
Each participating business is provided with an official Game On QR code (window decal or counter sign) to display
Customers scan the QR code
Each eligible scan earns the participant soccer points, which accumulates and automatically converts to one (1) draw entry once 100 points are reached
Each visit earns the customer 20 points
Businesses do not distribute entries, collect information, or validate participation
What is Provided by the City and Partners
Program coordination and centralized administration
QR code generation and platform support
Marketing and promotion (City and DMRBIA channels)
Prize management and draw administration
Inclusion in online listings, itineraries, and maps
How Else Can Your Business Get Involved?
Decorate storefronts with country flags, and national colours to welcome visitors
Use generic soccer imagery (e.g. soccer balls, nets, jerseys)
Sell merchandise featuring country flags and general soccer imagery, without using the FIFA World Cup 26TM or FIFA IP
Create themed food and drink menus inspired by participating countries, depending on who’s playing that day.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Game On 2026 Passport is a free sweepstakes program that lets customers explore local businesses and attractions to score soccer points for a chance to win prizes during this international soccer event.
The Game On 2026 Passport is a digital account that they will create when they scan their first Game On 2026 Goal Zone sign. The online account will accumulate points over time as they scan signs at participating local businesses and attractions.
Businesses can register to be a Game On Soccer Passport participating vendor. A variety of participation levels are possible. A $50.00 minimum contribution is requested to support program delivery costs, including marketing, materials, and prizing.
No. The program is completely free to participate and purchase is not required to earn soccer points or enter our prize draw. Residents are encouraged to support local businesses at their discretion.
Scan QR codes at participating businesses, or log in to Game On 2026 Maple Ridge at designated local attractions or itineraries to automatically earn soccer points.
Yes, but only once per location per day.
Soccer points are entry tokens customers receive when visiting participating businesses or experiences. Each scan gives 20 points and they may scan a location up to once per day. 100 soccer points are required to be entered into draws. The accumulated points are automatically converted to entries. Scans will earn users 40 points from june 26 - July 1 during the last week of the soccer tournament.
No. Soccer points are issued automatically through the QR scan system. Businesses do not distribute or track entries.
Yes. Entries roll over unless a customer is selected as a winner.
No. Each participant may win one prize only.
All draws are administered centrally by the City and program partners. Businesses are not involved in winner selection. Winners are announced weekly, with a final Grand Prize draw at the end. Winners will be contacted using information provided during their online registration to the passport program and posted at MapleRidge.ca/GameOn.
Two (2) prize draws are held each week, with each prize valued at approximately $300.00. Eligible entries earned during the week are entered into both weekly draws and a grand prize draw valued at $1000.00.
There’s no limit. Every visit to participating businesses earns rewards, discounts, and points that give a chance to win.
Participating businesses will be featured through:
City and BIA marketing channels
Online program webpages and itineraries
Social media and digital promotions
On‑site signage and maps
No! The Passport is open to residents and visitors alike.
No. The Foodie Tour is optional and only applies to food and beverage businesses that choose to participate.
No. Businesses can choose how they want to participate from the listed options on the intake form.
Unfortunately, partial participation cannot be accommodated. Commitment for the 8 weeks period is needed to maintain consistency and optimize marketing benefits.
Your Business Can:
Decorate storefronts with country flags, and national colours to welcome visitors
Use generic soccer imagery (e.g. soccer balls, nets, jerseys)
Sell merchandise featuring country flags and general soccer imagery, without using the FIFA World Cup 26TM or FIFA IP
Create themed food and drink menus inspired by participating countries, depending on who’s playing that day.
Your business cannot use FIFA intellectual property to imply affiliation or advertise products or services.
What is FIFA Intellectual Property?
FIFA’s Intellectual Property (IP) includes its trademarks, logos, wordmarks, mascots, emblems, posters, official slogans and more.
Wordmarks e.g. “FIFA”, “World Cup”, “FIFA World Cup 26TM”
Logos e.g. Official tournament logo, Host City Logo
Visual E.g. Trophy, Mascot, Match Ball, Official designs
Slogans e.g. “We Are 26”, “We Are Vancouver”, “We are a Force of Nature”
Event names e.g. “FIFA Fan FestTM, Trophy Tour”
Suggest an official partnership or endorsement (unless licensed to do so) e.g. “Proud Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 26TM
You can say you're welcoming the world or celebrating soccer generally. You cannot say you're officially associated with FIFA or use language that implies an endorsement or partnership unless you have one.
Yes, you can apply as long as you meeting the City of Maple Ridge special event requirements.
Yes, you can host an event that celebrates the tournament using soccer themes, country colours, and general decorations. Just remember:
If your event meets conditions that would typically require a permit, you will need to apply through the appropriate permitting process in your municipality.
Events located within the Controlled Area near BC Place Vancouver Stadium or the FIFA Fan Festival™ are subject to additional review on matchdays and the day before.
FIFA branding may not be used unless you are officially licensed (this includes logos, mascots, slogans, etc.).
You should seek independent legal advice to understand the potential ramifications of non-compliance. If FIFA branding is used without permission, the person or business may be asked to remove it. In more serious cases, legal action may be taken. We’re prioritizing education and voluntary participation.
