Overview
- British Columbia’s Supreme Court approved the class-action settlement on March 4, requiring CA$450,000 in charitable payments.
- After legal costs, the money will be split equally among KidSport BC, Canada SCORES and BGC South Coast BC.
- The agreement mandates updated ticket terms that warn lineups are subject to change and make no guarantees about individual player participation.
- The Whitecaps and MLS denied liability but began settlement talks in May 2025, and the club says it will implement the deal.
- The case stems from the May 25, 2024 match promotion; more than 50,000 attended as Inter Miami rested Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez and Sergio Busquets, and Vancouver offered 50% off food and drinks.