If you can’t get tickets to the “pitch” at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, you can still enjoy the World Cup experience at FIFA Fan Festivals to be held on the West Coast in Los Angeles and Seattle.
Many cities are scheduling smaller events, dispersed throughout their cities or, like Los Angeles, throughout Los Angeles County.
For more information on 2026 FIFA World Cup fan celebrations, visit www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/
fifa-fan-festival.
FIFA Fan Festival Los Angeles
Info www.discovAerlosangeles.com/event/2026/
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The FIFA Fan Festival Los Angeles will transform the historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum into a global celebration of soccer and culture for five days, June 11-15, offering a unique opening weekend celebration for fans.
Soccer enthusiasts from around the world will come together to watch live match broadcasts and enjoy music, cultural programming, interactive experiences,and food that reflects the diversity of L.A.
“The FIFA Fan Festival is where the heartbeat of the World Cup lives,” said Cobi Jones, US Men’s National Team legend and Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Community Ambassador. “This summer, Los Angeles won’t just be hosting matches, we’ll be hosting the world.”
Regional Fan Zones will bring the FIFA fun throughout the Los Angeles County area. Multiple locations will be open from June 18 to July 19, including:
The Original Farmers Market June 18-21.
City of Downey June 20.
Heart of the City: Union Station and LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes June 25-28.
Hansen Dam Lake July 2-5.
LA County’s Earvin “Magic” Johnson Park July 4-5.
Los Angeles County Whittier Narrows July 9-11.
Venice Beach July 11.
Pomona Fairplex July 14-15 and July 18-19.
West Harbor July 14-15 and July 18-19.
Downtown Burbank – July 18-19.
The Regional Fan Zones will include youth soccer clinics and other community celebrations.
The events are designed to be family-friendly and accessible.
SoFi Stadium will host all eight Los Angeles matches, including the USMNT opening match on June 12.
Times and event details are still being developed.
For more details, updates on times and dates and how to get tickets visit www.lacoliseum.com/events/fifa-fan-festival-los-angeles.
FIFA Fan Festival Seattle
Info www.seattlefwc26.org/seattle-fan-celebrations
The Seattle FIFA World Cup 26 in partnership with the city of Seattle, Seattle Center, Friends of Waterfront Park, Seattle Sounders FC, Seattle Reign FC, RAVE Foundation, Seattle Mariners and BH Properties have announced an expanded approach to fan celebrations for FIFA World Cup 2026.
Beginning June 11, fans will be able to experience FIFA World Cup 2026 excitement at multiple locations along Seattle’s Unity Loop, including Seattle Center, Waterfront Park, Pacific Place and Victory Hall in SODO.
All fan experiences will be free and open to the public.
“Soccer brings people together,” said Katie B. Wilson, Mayor of Seattle. “I’m so excited to be welcoming people from around the world to an incredible FIFA World Cup this year, and I can’t wait to make the whole city part of the celebration.”
Fan Festival locations include:
The Seattle Center, Seattle Kraken and Climate Pledge Arena will provide a free, large, family-friendly gathering place with the Let’s Play SEA ’26 World Soccer Fan Celebration.
The Armory will serve as the center’s primary hub, featuring a large-format indoor screen and a comfortable, all-weather gathering space with food, seating and amenities.
Additional free fan experiences will take place across campus, including the Mural Amphitheatre with views of the Space Needle and Pacific Science Center arches.
The International Fountain will feature DJs and artists from Seattle and around the world.
Cultural programming, public art, activations, food vendors, kid-friendly play areas and immersive fan experiences will animate the campus throughout the tournament.
Seattle Soccer House at Pacific Place, features a recently completed 4-story, high-resolution, interior LED screen constructed within a 5-story interior mall. Surrounded by fellow fans, interactive activations and information booths, the space will become a vibrant hub in the heart of Seattle complete with convenient direct access parking. This celebration will provide fan experiences daily June 11 through the last Seattle match on July 6.
Waterfront Park, Seattle’s newest civic space, will activate the full 20-acre park with free public programming that reflects the spirit and diversity of Seattle, while partnering with Seattle Sounders FC, Seattle Reign FC and RAVE Foundation to host FIFA World Cup fan experiences on Pier 62.
