Whitecaps FC Host Second Annual Vaisakhi Night at BC Place on Saturday

April 4, 2023 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – Vancouver Whitecaps FC News Release

VANCOUVER, BC – Vancouver Whitecaps FC will look to extend their four-match MLS unbeaten streak when they host Cascadia Cup rivals Portland Timbers on Vaisakhi Night at BC Place on Saturday. Kickoff will be at 7:30 p.m. PT.

The Vancouver and Surrey Vaisakhi parades are regularly among the world’s biggest outside of India, attracting over 350,000 people annually.

Here are a few important things to note as Whitecaps FC celebrate the South Asian community on Saturday:

Whitecaps FC Vaisakhi Night Timeline

6:15 p.m. PT – Supporters March to the Match leaves from the corner of Granville and Robson, featuring the Sikh Motorcycle Club and Dhol drummers

6:30 p.m. PT (approximate) – Supporters March to the Matcha arrives at Terry Fox Plaza

6:30 p.m. PT – Gates open at BC Place

DJ Heer performing on the concourse at section 227(Gate C).

Henna at section 209.

Limited edition Vaisakhi scarves and shirts for sale at sections 205, 222, 233, 249. Partial proceeds donated to Guru Nanak’s Free Kitchen.

BC Place is donating $1 from every sale at Bombay Kitchen (section 220) to Guru Nanak’s Free Kitchen. Whitecaps FC will match donations.

7:20 p.m. PT – Pre-match bhangra performance on the field from the Shan-E-Punjab Arts Club

7:25 p.m. PT – Special Kid Captain recognition

7:30 p.m. PT – Jugpreet Bajwa sings the national anthem

7:38 p.m. PT – Kid Captain leads a stadium-wide WHITE/CAPS chant before kickoff

Halftime: Shan-E-Punjab Arts Club returns for another performance

Whitecaps FC Vaisakhi logo

Whitecaps FC are bringing back the Vaisakhi logo designed by local artist Sandeep Johal.

Since working with the ‘Caps last year, Johal has also gone on to work with the Vancouver Canucks, designing their Diwali logo this season.

Vaisakhi Merchandise

Limited edition Vaisakhi shirts and scarves will be available for sale sections 205, 222, 233, 249. Partial proceeds donated to Guru Nanak’s Free Kitchen.

March to the Match

Supporters will once again be teaming up with the Sikh Motorcycle Club, as well as dhol drummers from the Shan-E-Punjab Arts Club, for a spectacular and colourful March to the Match. Anyone interested in joining is encouraged to meet at the corner of Granville and Robson at 6:15 p.m. PT. To learn more about the Sikh Motorcycle Club, visit sikhmotorcycleclub.com.

Shan-E-Punjab Arts Club

Fans are encouraged to be in their seats early, as the Shan-E-Punjab Arts Club will be returning for a spectacular…