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Cranbrook gets World Cup event funds
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport today announced the City of Cranbrook is getting a $75,525 grant from the 2026 Community Event Support Fund to host a free public event or events during the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026.
This funding supports the planning, promotion and safe delivery of soccer-themed events that foster community pride and cultural expression, benefit local businesses and help attract visitors to regions throughout the province during the tournament.
The community events range from single-day soccer-themed community gatherings to large, multi-day live public match viewing events. Funding can be used to cover a range of operational expenses, such as local performers, security, viewing screens, signage and communications, the ministry explained.
Cranbrook council gave city staff the green light to seek this funding in January and work with Visit Cranbrook if successful.
In total, the province is providing $1.7 million in one-time funding to 32 municipalities, regional districts and First Nations to ensure British Columbians throughout the province can participate in FIFA World Cup festivities.
“We are proud to help bring the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026 to communities throughout B.C.,” said Premier David Eby. “Hosting this tournament is a once-in-a-generation opportunity. It’s something that everyone will remember, especially the thousands of kids in B.C. who look up to these incredible athletes. It’s about sharing the love of sport, and the excitement, energy and pride in hosting the largest single-sport event in the world.”
“Hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026 is an incredible opportunity for people in British Columbia to come together and celebrate the beautiful game,” said Anne Kang, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport. “We want people to feel the excitement of the world’s largest single-sport event throughout the province. This is about ensuring everyone can share in the energy and social benefits of the FIFA World Cup right in their own backyard.”
Funded events will take place during the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament period: June 11 until July 19.
See full list of 2026 Community Events Support Fund recipients.
Stay tuned for more information on the upcoming Cranbrook events.
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