Vancouver Whitecaps start the 2026 season coming off a 2025 run that included a TELUS Canadian Championship title plus a Western Conference title, with runs to the finals of the Concacaf Champions Cup and MLS Cup. They opened 2026 with Concacaf Champions Cup action vs. C.S. Cartaginés, and reported a home opener with strong ticket sales, 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, and a schedule that remains heavily weighted toward home games early on.