{"id":739173,"date":"2026-06-15T22:31:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T22:31:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/739173\/"},"modified":"2026-06-15T22:31:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T22:31:13","slug":"christine-sinclair-is-the-voice-announcer-on-your-skytrain-bus-ride-to-fifa-world-cup-daily-hive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/739173\/","title":{"rendered":"Christine Sinclair is the voice announcer on your SkyTrain, bus ride to FIFA World Cup | Daily Hive"},"content":{"rendered":"

In recent days, Metro Vancouver public transit riders travelling through key public transit hubs and transfer points connected to the official 2026 FIFA World Cup venues have likely heard new automated announcements \u2014 featuring a voice unfamiliar to public transit, but one that Canadian soccer fans will immediately recognize.<\/p>\n

\u201cHi, it\u2019s Christine Sinclair! The world\u2019s top international goal scorer. Connect here for Expo Line trains to BC Place, Vancouver. Exit here for the R5 Hastings Street RapidBus for service to the FIFA Fan Festival,\u201d said Sinclair in an announcement played onboard Canada Line trains arriving at Waterfront Station.<\/p>\n

\u201cHi, it\u2019s Christine Sinclair! The world\u2019s top international goal scorer. Exit here for bus connections to the FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver,\u201d she said in an announcement heard onboard Millennium Line trains approaching Renfrew Station.<\/p>\n

\u201cHi, it\u2019s Christine Sinclair! Canada\u2019s soccer Olympic gold medalist and the world\u2019s top international goal scorer. Please remain seated or hold onto the handrails while the bus is in motion. The next stop is Renfrew Station. Exit here for the Millennium Line,\u201d she announced as the No. 11 FIFA Fan Festival Express bus<\/a> approached Renfrew Station for fan festival attendees heading home.<\/p>\n

Christine Sinclair\u2019s FIFA World Cup voice announcement onboard #SkyTrain<\/a>\u2018s Canada Line just before arriving at Waterfront Station. \ud83d\ude87\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6\u26bd #FIFAWorldCup<\/a> #WeAre26<\/a> #WeAreVancouver<\/a> 2\/4https:\/\/t.co\/dlv7MEl3Mh<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/l7pHend0w3<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Kenneth Chan (@iamkennethchan) June 15, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Christine Sinclair providing directions onboard #SkyTrain<\/a> at Renfrew Station for transfers to the No. 11 FIFA World Cup Fan Festival Express bus route to the PNE fairgrounds at Hastings Park. \ud83d\ude9d\u26bd\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6\ud83d\ude8d #FIFAWorldCup<\/a> #WeAre26<\/a> #WeAreVancouver<\/a> 3\/4https:\/\/t.co\/dlv7MEl3Mh<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ybiLM7FACZ<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Kenneth Chan (@iamkennethchan) June 15, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Christine Sinclair providing directions onboard #SkyTrain<\/a> at Renfrew Station for transfers to the No. 11 FIFA World Cup Fan Festival Express bus route to the PNE fairgrounds at Hastings Park. \ud83d\ude9d\u26bd\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6\ud83d\ude8d #FIFAWorldCup<\/a> #WeAre26<\/a> #WeAreVancouver<\/a> 3\/4https:\/\/t.co\/dlv7MEl3Mh<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ybiLM7FACZ<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Kenneth Chan (@iamkennethchan) June 15, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Those are just a few examples of Sinclair guiding passengers to key tournament destinations.<\/p>\n

TransLink has enlisted the voice of the Canadian soccer legend and Metro Vancouver resident to help enhance the FIFA World Cup atmosphere for passengers<\/a> travelling on SkyTrain, buses, SeaBus, and West Coast Express commuter rail services.<\/p>\n

Sinclair\u2019s announcement is preceded by the usual SkyTrain chime and station announcement by longtime SkyTrain voice announcer Laureen Regan<\/a>, and the official 2026 FIFA World Cup theme sound.<\/p>\n

She is also appearing on digital screens at SkyTrain stations and in social media videos, offering helpful transit tips and encouraging a smooth travel experience. The public transit authority first announced this fun collaboration throughout the tournament period with Sinclair in April 2025<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The last time the public transit system had a guest voice was in 2018, when Vancouver-born actor Seth Rogen lent his voice to provide etiquette and tips while using the SkyTrain and buses.<\/p>\n

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SkyTrain\u2019s Renfrew Station with FIFA World Cup and FIFA Fan Festival branding. (Kenneth Chan)<\/p>\n

TransLink is also adding to the FIFA World Cup atmosphere through extensive official FIFA World Cup branding, decorations, and wayfinding signage at strategic SkyTrain stations and other public transit hubs. As well, there are also soccer-themed wraps for one SkyTrain vehicle operating on the Millennium Line and one SeaBus ferry vessel<\/a>, and a fleet of seven soccer-themed buses<\/a> with a special livery wrap and an oversized soccer ball installation at the front of the vehicle.<\/p>\n

Earlier this month, before the tournament, TransLink released 10,000 Compass Soccer Mini keychains for sale<\/a>, which attracted very long lines that spanned several city blocks. All 10,000 units of the collectible, limited-edition smart fare payment product \u2014 a variation of the Compass Card \u2014 carrying the shape of a miniature soccer ball were sold out by the end of the day.<\/p>\n

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Long lines for TransLink\u2019s Compass Soccer Mini keychain on June 6, 2026. (Kenneth Chan)<\/p>\n

To accommodate the surge in ridership during the tournament, TransLink is significantly increasing services on SkyTrain, buses, and SeaBus on match days, with SkyTrain and SeaBus operating one hour later \u2014 past 2 a.m. \u2014 on matches that start later in the evening (June 13 and 26 and July 2).<\/p>\n

Today, TransLink shared that Vancouver\u2019s first FIFA World Cup match this past Saturday led to the highest public transit ridership for a BC Place Stadium event since the 2010 Winter Olympics<\/a>.<\/p>\n