The 2026 FIFA World Cup in Vancouver marked the city's largest-ever police deployment, with up to 1,300 officers stationed at BC Place Stadium across seven match days.

Vancouver Police Department (VPD) reported responding to 18,489 calls for service during the event period (June 11–July 13), including 1,158 Priority 1 incidents.The tournament coincided with Vancouver's busiest cruise season and 118 protests, adding complexity to security operations.VPD officers handled 5,224 calls in downtown District 1 alone, with 310 Priority 1 incidents.Arrests related to breaching the peace and public intoxication totaled 16 foreign nationals across FIFA venues.Despite challenges, police emphasized that most events remained peaceful.The department also coordinated fan marches, provided vehicle escorts for international dignitaries, and deployed drones for crowd monitoring.Attendance at the Fan Festival reached 500,000 visitors, with peak crowds of 40,943 for Canada vs.Qatar.Deputy Chief Const.Don Chapman praised the successful balance of security and maintaining city operations during the global event.