Last week, a crew of rope entry technicians started putting in the momentary banner panels onto the exoskeleton construction that helps the long-lasting geodesic dome of Science World, because the landmark undergoes a dramatic transformation ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
So far, as of the time of writing, they’ve already completed roughly a third of the wrap-around installation.
Over the approaching weeks, crews will proceed putting in a complete of 131 custom-fabricated, hexagon-shaped banner panels designed to resemble the adidas Trionda — the official FIFA World Cup match soccer ball, turning one among Vancouver’s most recognizable buildings right into a tournament-sized public spectacle.
This momentary 360-degree, 40-metre-diameter public artwork set up — referred to as “The Beautiful Dome” — is predicted to be accomplished in early June, and it’s a part of Vancouver’s broader ramp-up in preparations for the seven FIFA World Cup matches happening at BC Place Stadium.
Once completed, the remodeled dome is predicted to develop into a serious visible landmark for the regular stream of mass crowds strolling via the realm to succeed in the stadium for the matches — the only pedestrian route to reach the stadium entrance starts outside Science World on Quebec Street — and for worldwide broadcasts. It will probably develop into one of the crucial photographed landmarks in Vancouver through the event.
Rope entry technicians seen rigorously putting in hexagon-shaped banner panels onto the construction that helps Science World’s dome.
“The Beautiful Dome,” a duplicate of the Adidas Trionda soccer ball, shall be absolutely put in by early June. #FIFAWorldCuphttps://t.co/VpRJzKjX3P pic.twitter.com/bvUW2HHVn8
— Kenneth Chan (@iamkennethchan) May 14, 2026
Science World; FIFA World Cup Vancouver ornament set up course of, as seen on May 12, 2026. (Kenneth Chan)
Science World; FIFA World Cup Vancouver ornament set up course of, as seen on May 13, 2026. (Kenneth Chan)
Science World; FIFA World Cup Vancouver ornament set up course of, as seen on May 12, 2026. (Kenneth Chan)
Concept of The Beautiful Dome. (The Look Company/Science World)
Concept of The Beautiful Dome. (The Look Company/Science World)
Inside this momentary ginormous soccer ball, Science World has fittingly launched a brand new momentary function exhibition exploring the science and know-how behind the so-called “Beautiful Game” and the quadrennial event that’s organized by the worldwide sports activities federation answerable for overseeing all elements of this explicit sport globally.
This exhibition, called Soccer & Technology from the FIFA Museum, opened Friday, May 15, and runs via Sept. 7, 2026.
The travelling showcase, straight from FIFA’s essential museum in Zurich, Switzerland, marks the exhibition’s first cease in North America.
Developed in partnership with the FIFA Museum and sponsored by the Government of British Columbia, the exhibition examines the programs and improvements shaping fashionable soccer — from video assessment know-how and efficiency analytics to stadium operations and broadcast manufacturing.
The exhibition is split into 5 themed sections: Broadcasting and Media, Intelligent Data, Refereeing and Fair Play, Staging the Game, and the Innovation Lab. Visitors can discover how know-how is used to help athletes, coaches, referees, and followers, each on and off the pitch.
Soccer & Technology from the FIFA Museum exhibit at Science World. (Kenneth Chan)
Soccer & Technology from the FIFA Museum exhibit at Science World. (Kenneth Chan)
Soccer & Technology from the FIFA Museum exhibit at Science World. (Kenneth Chan)
Soccer & Technology from the FIFA Museum exhibit at Science World. (Kenneth Chan)
Among the featured artifacts are the related match ball designed for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a video assistant referee monitor used through the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, and varied a long time previous artifacts, comparable to broadcast cameras, referee uniforms, and media credentials. Some of the shows additionally clarify FIFA’s turf and real-time match evaluation applied sciences.
There are additionally a number of gadgets tied to Canadian soccer historical past. Those embody the jersey worn by Canadian soccer star Christine Sinclair throughout Canada’s gold medal victory on the Tokyo Summer Olympics, in addition to memorabilia related to Alphonso Davies and Atiba Hutchinson from the boys’s nationwide workforce’s look on the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
As properly, there’s a show with a cross-section of an actual Trionda, which explains the distinctive options of the high-tech match ball that shall be used for this event, and an interactive show with an actual Conext15, which is the match ball used for the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup held solely in Canada — a event that noticed Vancouver host 9 matches, together with the championship closing.
Science World notes the exhibition is meant to make science and innovation extra accessible by connecting them to a globally acknowledged sport.
“As an organization committed to making science for all, we are delighted to partner with the FIFA Museum to host an exhibition that showcases the science and technology behind the world’s most popular sport at a time when soccer fans from around the world will be visiting our city,” stated Fiona Cole-Hamilton, vice chairman of expertise and merchandise for Science World, in a press release.
“By highlighting the technology behind soccer, we hope to engage new audiences and inspire the next generation of sports technologists and innovators.”
Soccer & Technology from the FIFA Museum exhibit at Science World. (Kenneth Chan)
Soccer & Technology from the FIFA Museum exhibit at Science World. (Kenneth Chan)
Soccer & Technology from the FIFA Museum exhibit at Science World. (Kenneth Chan)
Soccer & Technology from the FIFA Museum exhibit at Science World. (Kenneth Chan)
Soccer & Technology from the FIFA Museum exhibit at Science World. (Kenneth Chan)
Soccer & Technology from the FIFA Museum exhibit at Science World. (Kenneth Chan)
Soccer & Technology from the FIFA Museum exhibit at Science World. (Kenneth Chan)
The exhibition can be anticipated to strengthen Vancouver’s profile among the many 16 host cities of the FIFA World Cup throughout Canada, the United States, and Mexio.
Marco Fazzone, the managing director of the FIFA Museum, stated Vancouver was chosen because the exhibition’s first North American cease due to each its position as a World Cup host metropolis and its connection to innovation and know-how.
“We are thrilled that Vancouver will host our exhibition’s first-ever stop in North America. This exhibition offers fans a chance to see the game like never before — to discover the cutting-edge science that supports soccer for players, coaches, referees, and fans alike,” stated Fazzone.
“There is simply no better partner than Science World to further share this fascinating story of sport and innovation.”
During the 2010 Winter Olympics, Science World made a serious pivot by leasing its complete constructing to the organizing committee of the Sochi 2014 Winter Games, which remodeled the house into Sochi House — a pavilion selling the upcoming Olympics in Russia.
Soccer & Technology from the FIFA Museum exhibit at Science World
When: May 15, 2026 to Sept. 7, 2026
Time: Science World working hours
Where: Science World — 1455 Quebec St., Vancouver
Admission: Science World admission charges