YVR welcomes Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025

Musqueam Territory/Richmond, B.C. (February 5, 2025) – Vancouver International Airport | Aéroport international de Vancouver (YVR) is welcoming competitors, friends, families, and fans to Vancouver for the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 (IG25). The Games, which run from February 8 to 16, will see wounded, injured, and sick service members and Veterans competing in adaptive sporting events taking place in Vancouver and Whistler. YVR is working to deliver an outstanding travel experience to nearly 600 competitors representing 23 countries around the world. 

To prepare for the Invictus Games, YVR has collaborated closely with event organizers, Musqueam, and federal agencies, and has established dedicated cross-functional teams to support arriving athletes.    

Support for travelling competitors is being guided by YVR’s Beyond Accessibility plan, which serves as a framework for the airport to continue to provide an inclusive and accessible travel experience for people of all abilities. Support in the terminals includes accessible facilities, dedicated assistance services for travellers with disabilities, and communication support for those with hearing or visual impairments. 

To further enhance the experience for Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 participants, YVR has introduced additional accessibility measures, including: 

• Two new temporary quiet rooms in its Arrivals areas. 
• Additional autonomous pods by A&K Robotics to assist passengers with mobility needs. 
• YVR staff ambassadors stationed at boarding gates to welcome and escort Invictus teams as they arrive. 
• Dedicated lanes for Invictus competitors in the Customs Hall, in collaboration with the Canadian Border Services Agency.  
• Increased staffing to assist with equipment and baggage and the movement of specialized and adapted sports gear. 

“YVR has proven expertise in welcoming the world to major events, reinforcing Vancouver's role as a premier host city. I am proud of the work of our airport community in supporting Invictus competitors and their families, reflecting the Games’ spirit of inclusion, respect, and resilience. We look forward to celebrating the remarkable competitors and welcoming them to Vancouver and British Columbia," said Tamara Vrooman, President and CEO of YVR. 

For more information about YVR operations for the Invictus Games, please contact: media_relations@yvr.ca. 

Additional information about the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 can be found on their website: https://invictusgames2025.ca.