Vancouver Whitecaps start the 2026 season following a 2025 season that featured a TELUS Canadian Championship title plus a Western Conference title, and runs to the finals of both the Concacaf Champions Cup and MLS Cup. They opened 2026 with Concacaf Champions Cup action vs. C.S. Cartaginés, significant ticket demand for the home opener, following a four-week preseason in Spain. Six new first-team players joined, including two Whitecaps FC 2 products and international signings, as they prepared for a schedule highlighted by a home-heavy start and a return to MLS competition. Preseason previews highlight the early schedule and high expectations, with the home opener drawing solid interest and more than 21,000 tickets sold for the clash against Real Salt Lake on February 21. Building on 2025 success, the Caps aim high, as the season features a mix of domestic and regional competition, with a home-heavy early slate shaping the start to 2026.