Friday, June 12, 2026

Free foosball.
All day. All ages.

Drop in for a game, or join the tournament.

At the Richmond Olympic Oval, during the World Soccer Day Kick-Off.

CostFree

AgesAll ages

WhenAll day Friday

WhereRichmond Olympic Oval

What you get

Lots of tables

Walk up and play.

All day

Open to close.

Free

Free for everyone.

1 champion

Real bracket. Real winner.

Is this for you?

Never played?

Three simple rules. We will teach you in two minutes.

Get in line at any free play table. A captain will walk you through the rules in person, and you will be playing right away.

Casual player?

Casual tournament. No partner needed.

New partner every round. Flexible with time. The players with the most wins qualify into the elimination bracket.

Competitive?

Elimination bracket decides the winner.

Top point-earners advance to the 5pm bracket. Live standings on screen. We play until one winner is left.

What the day looks like

Canada Foosball player competing at the Copa del Mundo de Futbolín in Zaragoza

Lots of tables. Set up in the viewing party area. World Cup games on the big screens. Music. Kids, parents, players, all in the same room.

Two zones. One side is the tournament. The other side is free play. You pick.

Captains will be easy to spot. They run the rotations and teach the rules. Find any captain if you need help.

The schedule

10:00am · Tables open
Tables open for warm-up and casual play.
12:00pm · Tournament starts
Qualifier rounds begin. New partner each round.
4:00pm · Qualifying ends
Top players move forward to the elimination round.
5:00pm · Elimination bracket
We keep playing until there is one winner left.
~7:00pm · Final match
On the main table. Everyone watches.
~7:30pm · School draw
Our champion draws one school to win a free foosball club.
8:30pm · Event ends
Venue closes. Free play tables wrap up.

For schools

Win a foosball club for your school.

Some kids don't have a thing. Not a sport, not a club, not a place at school that feels like theirs.

Foosball seems to find those kids first.

One school wins a full foosball club today. The table, the curriculum, everything you need to have kids playing in two weeks. No foosball experience needed. For Free.

If you're a teacher, principal, or school staff, drop a business card at the foosball zone. The champion that day will draw a winner live after the finals.

Save your spot.

Pre-registered players get started fast on the day. The form takes thirty seconds.

·Free to enter.
·No experience needed.
·Sign up here or at the door.

Fill out the form below to register for the tournament.

How the tournament works

New partner every round

You get a new partner each round. We pull from the player pool. No choosing.

Points are individual

Every win adds to your own score. Each player is tracked on their own. So you can come and go without messing anyone up.

Qualify from noon to 4pm

Play as many rounds as you want. The more rounds you play, the more chances to win.

Top players advance

At 4pm, the top point-earners move into the elimination bracket at 5pm.

Elimination bracket

Keep winning, keep advancing. We play until one winner is left standing.

Captains keep it fair

Captains walk the floor and are easy to spot. They run rotations, call the rules, and answer questions.

Free play zone

Just want to play? Walk up. Get in line. No registration. No brackets. The free play zone runs all day.

The game rules

1
No spinning
The rod can't rotate more than one full turn before or after contact.
2
Say "Ready?" + tic tac
Ask "Ready?" before every serve. Wait for yes. Then tic tac before advancing.
3
No reaching in
Hands stay out during play. Exception: the ball is stuck and the rods can't reach it.

How the line works

1
Get in line
Stand behind the table and wait your turn.
2
Winners stay
The winning team stays on and signals the next pair.
3
Losers rotate
The losing team goes to the back of the line.
4
Next in line steps up
As soon as a game ends, the next pair steps in. No debate.

Code of Conduct

Five rules for everyone in the foosball zone.

Respect Everyone

No trash talk. No put-downs. Win and lose respectfully.

Play Fair

Follow the rules. Call obvious fouls. Keep the game honest.

Take Care of the Tables

No rod slamming. No hanging on handles. No food or drinks.

Keep It Positive

Encourage others. Help new players. Don't pile on mistakes.

Have Fun and Grow Together

Everyone belongs. Everyone improves over time.

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Posted on site

See the full rules

The same rules are printed and posted right at the foosball zone on event day.

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How to get there

Address

Richmond Olympic Oval

6111 River Road, Richmond, BC. We will be set up in the viewing party area.

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Parking

Parkade on site

There is a parkade right at the Oval. It can fill up on busy days, so come a little early or take transit instead.

Transit

Canada Line + bus 414

Take the Canada Line to Richmond-Brighouse Station. From there, bus 414 runs direct to the Oval every 30 minutes.

Common questions

How much does it cost?

Free. Tournament entry and free play are both free.

Do I need to bring anything?

No. Tables, balls, and rules are all provided. Bring a water bottle.

What if I've never played?

You're welcome. A captain will teach you in two minutes. Start in the free play zone.

Can I just come and watch?

Yes. Bring your family. Watch the World Cup on the big screens.

Can I bring my kids?

Yes. Kids under 13 need an adult with them.

What if I show up at 3pm?

You can still play. You'll have fewer rounds to bank points, but you're still welcome to join.

Is the venue accessible?

Yes. The Richmond Olympic Oval is a fully accessible facility, with step-free access throughout. Reach out if you have specific needs we can plan for.

Will the event be filmed?

Yes. We film for Canada Foosball content. Tell a captain if you'd rather not be on camera.

Who is Canada Foosball?

We are a nonprofit. We are trying to grow foosball across the country. We work hard to put foosball tables in schools across North America.

Teacher, principal, or school admin? Check the box on the registration form. We will send you everything we have built for schools. It is all free.^*

^* Curriculum, lesson plans, posters, and training materials are all free for schools.

Richmond Olympic Oval exterior with Olympic rings

Friday, June 12

See you at the Oval.

Save your spot now. Or just walk up.

Looking forward to playing with you.

Canada Foosball

Free foosball.All day. All ages.