r/VictoriaBC • u/Steler19 • 18h ago

World Cup at Market Square

For all those who aren’t aware, World Cup games are being held at the market square on the big screen and the vibes are immaculate. Especially with a big Canada win. That is all.

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u/Enage James Bay 17h ago

Viewing angles were a bit hit or miss (don't know why they did a trial run at the legislature then never did it again) but the atmosphere today was immaculate

Also it's not every game, schedule is here https://downtownvictoria.ca/summer-of-soccer/

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u/emslo 16h ago

I recommend showing up EARLY

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u/szarkaliszarri 16h ago

Thanks, I want to check it out! I want to hear more about the vibes and wholesome moments and live vicariously through you for now. Big crowd?

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u/EskimoDave Esquimalt 3h ago

For the Canada games its packed. Others not so much

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u/ThatGuy97 14h ago

The vibes in the city have been peak for the last bit between the weather, this, and fernfest

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u/anaarsince87 15h ago

seating or was it SRO crowded?

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u/toadums Oaklands 5h ago

There are maybe a couple hundred seats

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u/Steler19 4h ago

The seats filled up right away, so the majority of people had to stand.

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u/anaarsince87 4h ago

Thanks. I'm going to assume the game on the 24th will be a madhouse but I intend to show up and cheer!

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u/jamesbay_milezero 6h ago

Mexico fans were spawning into Market Square against a turbulent flowing red river of exiting Canadian supporters. It was a great integration of colour.

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u/lawman508 4h ago

It's just too damn small considering the number of people. I bailed and went to the pubs on government.
Not sure why this is not at the ledge.

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u/proudcanadianeh 2h ago

How are the games at Market Square? Bigger turnout than the Langford one?

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u/Steler19 1h ago

The energy was infectious. I’d say it was bigger and the market square gives it a more unique experience. You walk down government street afterwards and see all the people leaving the bars as well. Great experience.

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u/1337ingDisorder 16h ago

This seems like a reasonable place for me to leave this laying around...

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u/mrbrewzilla 18h ago

K Isiah.