Vancouver Whitecaps are entering the 2026 season after a 2025 campaign that included the TELUS Canadian Championship win plus a Western Conference title, and runs to the finals of both the Concacaf Champions Cup and MLS Cup. They began the 2026 campaign with Concacaf Champions Cup action against C.S. Cartaginés, and reported a home opener with strong ticket sales, after a four-week Spain preseason. 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. Preview notes 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. The Caps look to build on 2025 success, amid a packed calendar of MLS and CONCACAF fixtures, and a schedule that remains heavily weighted toward home games early on.