FIFA Fan Festival 2026 Guide: All 16 Cities, Dates & Free Entry

The FIFA Fan Festival 2026 brings free public viewing of all 104 World Cup matches across 16 host cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Each city runs its own festival with giant screens, live music, food vendors and cultural programming. Most sites offer free entry. Some require advance registration through an online platform or a Digital Pass.

The festivals run from June 11 to July 19, 2026, the full 39-day tournament. Not every city operates all 39 days. Philadelphia is the only US city running all 39 days. Monterrey, Mexico City, Guadalajara, Vancouver and Toronto also run the full tournament.

Houston and Dallas run 34 match days each. Atlanta runs 16 to 17 select days. Boston runs 16 days during the group stage only. Los Angeles runs 5 days at the Coliseum during opening week with 10 distributed Fan Zones across the region for the rest of the tournament.

Quick Facts: FIFA Fan Festival 2026

• Total host cities: 16
• United States cities: 11
• Canada cities: 2
• Mexico cities: 3
• Dates: June 11 to July 19, 2026
• Total tournament matches: 104
• Entry cost: Free at most sites (registration required at some)
• Largest by capacity: Monterrey Parque Fundidora (110,000 opening day)
• Longest-running US Fan Fest: Philadelphia (all 39 days)
• Cancelled site: Liberty State Park (replaced February 2026)
• Confirmed by FIFA: All 16 cities

All 16 Fan Festival Locations at a Glance

The table below compares all 16 host city Fan Festivals in one place.

City	Venue	Dates	Capacity	Entry	Stadium Matches
New York / NJ	Fan Zone Queens + Rockefeller Center	Jun 17-Jun 28, Jul 4-Jul 19	TBC	Free, walk-in	8
Atlanta	Centennial Olympic Park	Jun 12-Jul 15 (17 days)	TBC	Free Digital Pass	8
Houston	East Downtown (EaDo)	34 match days	15,000/day	Free, walk-in	7
Miami	Bayfront Park	Jun 13-Jul 5 (23 days)	30,000/day	Free, walk-in	7
Philadelphia	Lemon Hill, East Fairmount Park	Jun 11-Jul 19 (all 39 days)	25,000	Free, registration	6
Dallas	Fair Park	34 match days	35,000	Free with paid upgrades	9
Los Angeles	LA Memorial Coliseum + 10 Fan Zones	Jun 11-Jun 15 (Coliseum)	TBC	$10 GA at Coliseum	8
Boston	City Hall Plaza	Jun 12-Jun 27 (16 days)	TBC	Free, registration	7
Seattle	Unity Loop (distributed)	Tournament-long	Multiple sites	Free, walk-in	6
SF Bay Area	BAHC Live! Fan Zones	Tournament-long	Multiple sites	Free, walk-in	6
Kansas City	TBA	18 days	25,000	Free Digital Pass	6
Toronto	Fort York + The Bentway	Jun 11-Jul 19 (22 event days)	TBC	Free, registration	6
Vancouver	PNE Hastings Park	Jun 11-Jul 19	25,000/day	Free, walk-in	7
Mexico City	Zócalo + 16 satellite zones	Jun 11-Jul 19	100,000+	Free, walk-in	5
Guadalajara	Plaza Liberación	Jun 11-Jul 19	20,000-30,000	Free, walk-in	4
Monterrey	Parque Fundidora	Jun 11-Jul 19 (all 39 days)	110,000 opening day	Free, walk-in	4

What is the FIFA Fan Festival?

The FIFA Fan Festival started at the 2006 World Cup in Germany. Cities set up free public viewing areas where fans without stadium tickets could watch matches on giant screens. The 2006 Berlin Fan Fest drew more than 9 million visitors across the tournament.

The 2022 Qatar tournament took the concept further. The Al Bidda Park main festival featured 146 music artists across 28 days. Performers included Calvin Harris, Diplo and Sean Paul. The site held 40,000 fans at a time. Total Fan Festival attendance topped 1.8 million across the tournament.

The 2026 FIFA Fan Festival is the first to run across three countries. Each host city designs its own festival around local culture, food and music traditions. FIFA confirmed all 16 venues by February 2026.

United States Fan Festival Locations

The United States hosts FIFA Fan Festivals in 11 cities. Six cities run the festival for the full tournament. Five cities run select-day programming tied to local match windows.

New York / New Jersey: Fan Zone Queens + Rockefeller Center

The New York and New Jersey area runs two separate Fan Festival sites. The original plan for Liberty State Park in Jersey City was cancelled in February 2026. A proposed Corona Park site in Queens also fell through. Both fell through over funding and logistics.

The replacement plan includes Fan Zone Queens at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center from June 17 to June 28. The site uses Louis Armstrong Stadium for match screenings. Fan Village Rockefeller Center runs from July 4 to July 19 in midtown Manhattan. The site stays open through the World Cup Final on July 19.

New Jersey runs a separate distributed network of fan zones across 21 counties as the region’s official fan engagement programme. Governor Sherrill announced the New Jersey programme in February 2026.

Atlanta: Centennial Olympic Park

The Atlanta FIFA Fan Festival takes place at Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta. The festival opens on June 12, 2026 and runs on 16 select event days through July 15. The park hosted the world during the 1996 Summer Olympics. The 2026 tournament marks the 30-year anniversary of that summer.

Entry is free with Digital Pass reservation. Registration opened on March 26, 2026 through atlantafwc26.com. Each ticket covers one specific event day. The site offers four programming zones: a main stage with massive video screens, a family zone, a food zone and a cultural hub.

Paid upgrades are also available. Atlanta GA+ costs $45 to $65 and includes private restrooms, bar access and elevated viewing. Atlanta VIP costs $225 to $325 and adds food stations plus air-conditioned hospitality. Suite packages run $10,000 for 25 guests. Atlanta hosts eight World Cup matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium including a semifinal.

Houston: East Downtown (EaDo)

The Houston FIFA Fan Festival takes place in East Downtown, locally known as EaDo. The site sits next to Shell Energy Stadium. The festival runs 34 match days during the tournament. The host committee expects more than 500,000 visitors total. Daily capacity sits at roughly 15,000 fans.

The festival includes Football Fiesta Houston. This programme extends World Cup energy into the broader EaDo neighbourhood. The site features Esphera, a projection dome inspired by the official World Cup match ball. The grounds also include an air-conditioned activation space, a 7v7 youth tournament and Texas-style food vendors. Misting zones, shaded areas and on-site medical resources help fans manage Houston heat. Gates open 90 minutes before the first kickoff of each match day.

Houston hosts seven World Cup matches at NRG Stadium including a Round of 16 fixture on July 4. Premium Legends Loft hospitality packages accommodate up to 100 guests in air-conditioned private spaces.

Miami: Bayfront Park

The Miami FIFA Fan Festival takes place at Bayfront Park along the downtown Miami waterfront. The festival runs from June 13 to July 5, 2026. The site spans more than 436,000 square feet of waterfront parkland. Daily capacity reaches 30,000 visitors across the 23-day run. A 10,000-capacity amphitheater hosts live performances between matches. Entry is free.

Programming includes the Faces of Fan Festival interactive installation. Attendees contribute photos and personal messages to an evolving visual collage. The festival also runs community viewing events across Miami-Dade County. These include Little Haiti Park, Amelia Earhart Park, Tropical Park, North Beach Sand Bowl and Palmetto Golf Course for select knockout matches. Miami hosts seven World Cup matches at Hard Rock Stadium including the Third-Place Match on July 18.

Philadelphia: Lemon Hill at East Fairmount Park

The Philadelphia FIFA Fan Festival takes place at Lemon Hill in East Fairmount Park. Philadelphia is the only US city running an official Fan Festival all 39 days of the tournament. The site spans 1 million square feet with a 25,000-person capacity. Daily attendance projections range from 15,000 to 25,000 fans on match days.

Entry is free with advance registration through an online platform. Match days feature live broadcasts on giant screens, 75 local food trucks, a Pennsylvania Pavilion and a Vendor Village with local makers. Non-match days feature ticketed concert events. Philadelphia upgraded the site with new pathways, accessibility ramps, drinking water stations, security cameras and a basketball court.

The 2026 tournament also marks America’s 250th anniversary. Philadelphia integrates the Semiquincentennial into its festival programming. Philadelphia hosts six World Cup matches at Philadelphia Stadium (Lincoln Financial Field) including a Round of 16 match on July 4.

Dallas: Fair Park

The Dallas FIFA Fan Festival takes place at Fair Park in The Pavilion amphitheater and Lots 9 and 10. The 277-acre complex houses the State Fair of Texas and the world’s largest collection of Art Deco exhibit buildings. The festival runs all 34 World Cup match days from June 11 to July 19 and closes on the five rest days. Capacity is 35,000 with 7,000 covered seats and additional grass space. Entry is free for general admission with premium ticket upgrades available.

The site includes mini soccer pitches, food courts and the Partnership Pathway. Dallas Host City Supporters include UT Southwestern Medical Center, Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages and Choctaw Casinos. The DART Green Line provides direct rail access to Fair Park. Dallas hosts nine World Cup matches at Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium), the most of any host city. The schedule includes a semifinal on July 14.

Los Angeles: LA Memorial Coliseum + 10 Fan Zones

The Los Angeles FIFA Fan Festival runs only during opening week, from June 11 to June 15, 2026, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The five-day event covers the tournament opening through the USA opener at Los Angeles Stadium. General admission costs $10 with kids under 12 free when accompanied by a paid adult. Reserved Club Seats and Loge Boxes cost $30. Tickets are sold through Ticketmaster.

The host committee operates 10 official Fan Zones across the LA region during the full tournament. Sites include Venice Beach, Whittier Narrows, Pomona Fairplex, Union Station and Magic Johnson Park. Some Fan Zones are free. Others require tickets. Snoop Dogg serves as the official Community Chairman. Community Ambassadors include Cobi Jones, Eva Longoria, Magic Johnson and Will Ferrell.

LA hosts eight World Cup matches at Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium) including the USA opener on June 12 and a quarterfinal.

Boston: City Hall Plaza

The Boston FIFA Fan Festival takes place at City Hall Plaza in downtown Boston. The festival runs 16 days from June 12 to June 27, 2026. The site covers the tournament’s Group Stage matches only. The festival operates daily with two to three live match broadcasts per day. Advance registration is required. Entry is free.

Programming includes appearances by FIFA legends, the official 2026 World Cup mascots, a Cultural Showcase featuring local artists and musicians, and a curated food and beverage program with Boston flavors. The MBTA Government Center station provides direct access. Boston hosts seven World Cup matches at Boston Stadium (Gillette Stadium) including a Round of 32 match on June 29 and a Quarterfinal on July 9.

Seattle: Distributed Unity Loop Model

The Seattle FIFA Fan Festival uses a distributed model rather than a single venue. The Unity Loop programme connects multiple sites across the city. Anchor locations include a four-storey LED screen at Pacific Place and the Matchday Live hub at Victory Hall. Additional community venues operate in the International District and Westlake neighbourhoods. All sites offer free match screenings. Seattle hosts six World Cup matches at Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field).

San Francisco Bay Area: BAHC Live! Fan Zones

The Bay Area Host Committee operates BAHC Live! Fan Zones across the region rather than a single venue. Sites include locations in San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose. The distributed approach allows fans across the wider Bay Area to participate without traveling to a single central point. Programming includes match broadcasts, live entertainment, international food and sponsor activations. Local neighbourhood watch parties supplement the main zones. The Bay Area hosts six World Cup matches at Bay Area Stadium (Levi’s Stadium).

Kansas City: Digital Pass Required

The Kansas City FIFA Fan Festival runs 18 days during the tournament. The site features the KC Heart Gateway, a 65-foot heart-shaped entrance, a 45-by-25-foot main stage video board and a secondary stage. Capacity is capped at 25,000 fans per day. Free Digital Pass registration is required but does not guarantee entry. Day-of capacity limits apply. Premium passes are also available for guaranteed admission. ConnectKC26 direct bus service runs from across the metro to the festival site. Kansas City hosts six World Cup matches at Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead Stadium) including a Round of 16 match on July 7.

Canada Fan Festival Locations

Canada hosts FIFA Fan Festivals in both host cities. Each site runs the full tournament length from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Toronto: Fort York and The Bentway

The Toronto FIFA Fan Festival takes place at Fort York National Historic Site and The Bentway. The site sits under the Gardiner Expressway. The festival runs 22 event days across 46 match broadcasts. Programming includes Indigenous cultural performances at Tkaronto Market, more than 30 food vendors and a custom soccer mini-pitch.

Entry is free with advance ticket reservation through Ticketmaster for capacity management. Daily limits apply. The host committee distributes roughly 500 tickets per day through community organisations. Toronto hosts six World Cup matches at Toronto Stadium (BMO Field) including Canada’s opener vs Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 12.

Vancouver: PNE Hastings Park

The Vancouver FIFA Fan Festival takes place at Hastings Park (PNE Grounds). The new PNE Amphitheatre serves as the centerpiece. The amphitheatre holds 10,000 fans across 6,000 covered seats and 4,000 open-air spots. Total daily site capacity is 25,000.

Entry is free with no advance reservation required. Premium reserved seating and group hospitality packages are available for purchase. Programming includes more than 70 live match broadcasts, 100-plus hours of music, West Coast cuisine and Indigenous cultural ceremonies. Vancouver hosts seven World Cup matches at Vancouver Stadium (BC Place).

Mexico Fan Festival Locations

Mexico hosts FIFA Fan Festivals in all three host cities. Each Mexican festival runs the full tournament length with free entry.

Mexico City: Zócalo

The Mexico City FIFA Fan Festival takes place at the Zócalo, the city’s historic main square in the Centro Histórico district. The site holds more than 100,000 fans on big match days. All 16 of Mexico City’s municipalities run satellite viewing spaces and cultural programming alongside the main Zócalo festival. This makes Mexico City the most geographically widespread fan experience of any host city.

Programming includes live mariachi, lucha libre exhibitions, food vendors and traditional dance. The Zócalo sits steps from the Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral and the National Palace. Visitors get easy access to UNESCO World Heritage landmarks.

Guadalajara: Plaza Liberación

The Guadalajara FIFA Fan Festival takes place at Plaza Liberación in the historic centre. The site holds between 20,000 and 30,000 fans depending on the match. Programming features mariachi performances. The genre originated in Jalisco. The festival also offers tequila tastings and regional Jalisco cuisine including tortas ahogadas and birria.

Monterrey: Parque Fundidora

The Monterrey FIFA Fan Festival takes place at Parque Fundidora, an 80-hectare urban park. The festival runs all 39 days from June 11 to July 19, 2026 with free entry. The host committee targets more than 2 million total visitors. The goal is to break the Guinness Record for largest fan festival attendance. Opening day capacity reaches 110,000 fans for the Mexico vs South Africa broadcast on June 11.

The park has dedicated security checkpoints at all entrances, unlike most other Fan Festival sites. Programming includes live music performances, possible K-Pop acts, food vendors and views of the Sierra Madre mountains. Parque Fundidora previously set an attendance record of more than 2 million fans during the Pa’l Norte music festival. The venue has experience handling massive crowds. Monterrey hosts four World Cup matches at Estadio Monterrey including a Round of 32 knockout on June 29.

Gates, Hours and Best Time to Arrive

Each Fan Festival sets its own opening and closing times based on match windows. The table below covers the verified schedules.

City	Gates Open	Best Arrival Time
Houston	90 minutes before first match	2 hours early
Atlanta	Per Digital Pass event time	Per ticketed time
Philadelphia	Daily, varies by match window	2-3 hours early on big days
Miami	Pre-kickoff each match day	1-2 hours early
Dallas	Match day operating hours	2 hours early
LA Coliseum	Per Ticketmaster event	Per ticket time
Boston	Daily during 16-day window	2 hours early
Toronto	Per Ticketmaster reservation	Per ticket time
Vancouver	Walk-in, opens early on match days	1 hour early
Mexico City Zócalo	Open public square, all day	3 hours early for huge matches
Monterrey	All-day open access	2 hours early

High-demand matches need earlier arrival. The Mexico vs South Africa opener on June 11 expects 110,000 fans at Parque Fundidora. The USA vs Paraguay match on June 12 draws huge crowds to Houston, Philadelphia, Boston and LA Fan Festivals. The Final on July 19 fills every venue to capacity. Group stage matches between smaller nations offer more relaxed entry.

Bag Policy and Banned Items

Every FIFA Fan Festival 2026 site follows the same bag policy. The list below covers what fans can bring and what stays out.

Allowed inside:

• Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags up to 30 by 15 by 30 centimetres
• Small clutch bags up to 11 by 16.5 centimetres
• Sealed plastic water bottles (size limits vary by venue)
• Empty reusable bottles for refill stations
• Mobile phones and personal cameras with lenses under 15 cm
• Sunscreen, sealed snacks at most venues
• Team jerseys, scarves and national colours

Banned at all sites:

• Regular backpacks and non-clear bags
• Professional cameras with lenses over 15 cm
• Drones (FAA and FIFA ban applies)
• Weapons, fireworks and aerosols
• Outside alcohol
• Umbrellas (most venues)
• Large flags or banners above the size limit
• Selfie sticks at some venues
• Smoking, vaping and smokeless tobacco (all sites are smoke-free)
• Glass containers

All bags pass through security screening at every entrance. Banned items get confiscated and do not get returned. Fans should leave restricted items at their hotel or in their vehicle.

Music Lineup and Entertainment

Each Fan Festival features live music between matches. FIFA partners with local host committees on city-specific lineups. The 2022 Qatar festival hosted 146 artists including Calvin Harris, Diplo and Sean Paul. The 2026 festivals promise a similar scale.

Confirmed performers (May 2026):

• Mexico City Zócalo opening: Maná, Alejandro Fernández, Belinda, Lila Downs, Los Ángeles Azules, J Balvin, Danny Ocean, Tyla
• Los Angeles opening week: Tyla and additional acts (full lineup pending)
• Atlanta main stage: Daily concerts between matches (lineup pending)
• Monterrey Parque Fundidora: Possible K-Pop acts (lineup pending)

Each host committee announces its full lineup closer to the tournament. Fans should check official city Fan Festival websites for updates. Most concerts are free with festival admission. Philadelphia offers ticketed concerts on non-match days. LA Coliseum charges $10 general admission with shows included.

Family-Friendly Fan Festival Guide

The Fan Festivals welcome families at every site. Kid-specific programming varies by city.

Free entry for kids:

• Los Angeles Coliseum: under 12 free with a paid adult ticket
• All other festivals: full free entry for all ages

Dedicated family zones:

• Atlanta Centennial Olympic Park: family zone with kids’ activities
• Philadelphia Lemon Hill: family-friendly programming throughout
• Houston East Downtown: 7v7 youth tournament for boys and girls U11 to U18/19

Family-friendly amenities:

• Stroller access at most outdoor venues (size limits at Atlanta)
• Diaper-changing facilities at major sites
• Cooling stations at Houston, Dallas, Miami, Atlanta
• Mariachi and folk performances for kids at Mexico City Zócalo
• Indigenous cultural programming at Toronto and Vancouver

Heat safety matters most at southern US festivals. Houston, Dallas, Miami and Atlanta exceed 32°C (90°F) regularly in June and July. Fans with young children should pack water, sunscreen and hats. Vancouver Stadium has a retractable roof and stays climate-controlled. Mexico City sits at high altitude and stays cooler at 12 to 24°C.

Accessibility at FIFA Fan Festival Sites

Each Fan Festival site offers accessibility services. Major venues confirmed the following provisions.

Wheelchair access:

• All venues offer wheelchair-accessible entry and viewing areas
• Atlanta Centennial Olympic Park features ADA-compliant pathways
• LA Coliseum has accessible parking and seating throughout
• Philadelphia Lemon Hill added new accessibility ramps as part of upgrades

ASL interpretation:

• LA Memorial Coliseum offers on-site ASL interpreters
• Philadelphia provides ASL on request
• Other venues offer ASL on a per-request basis

Accessible parking:

• LA Coliseum: accessible parking in all venue lots
• Atlanta: accessible parking near Centennial Olympic Park
• Most other venues offer accessible parking through host committee channels

Service animals:

• Service animals welcome at all FIFA Fan Festival sites
• Emotional support animals not permitted at some venues

Fans needing accommodations should contact each host committee in advance. Most city Fan Festival websites publish accessibility contact emails and dedicated services pages.

Planning Your Visit

Public transit is the smartest option for most festival sites. Parking near major venues is limited and expensive. Mexico City Metro costs roughly $0.30 USD per trip. Atlanta MARTA serves Centennial Olympic Park directly via the CNN Center station. Toronto TTC streetcars run to Exhibition Place and The Bentway. Vancouver SkyTrain serves the Hastings Park area. LA Metro E Line serves the Coliseum at Expo Park/USC. Philadelphia SEPTA offers free post-match rides on the Broad Street Line through an Airbnb partnership.

Weather varies sharply across the three countries. Southern US cities run hot in June and July. Houston, Dallas, Miami and Atlanta exceed 32°C (90°F) regularly. Each festival provides shade, misting zones and water stations. Mexico City stays cooler at high altitude. Vancouver stays mildest at 18 to 22°C with occasional rain. Toronto sits between 20 and 27°C. Fans should pack layers for evening kickoffs.

Multi-city trips work well for serious fans. Philadelphia and New York sit 90 miles apart with frequent Amtrak service. Boston links to New York via the Northeast Corridor. Dallas and Houston connect by direct flights or a 4-hour drive. Mexico City to Guadalajara to Monterrey works on direct domestic flights with Aeroméxico, Volaris or Viva Aerobus.

Most venues are cashless. Cards and digital payment apps work everywhere in the US and Canada. Mexican venues still accept cash for some vendors. Comfortable shoes matter for standing during long match days. Team colours or jerseys help fans join the festive atmosphere. Sunscreen, hats and refillable water bottles are essential at outdoor festivals.

Key Dates

• February 2026: Liberty State Park Fan Festival cancelled
• February 2026: Fan Zone Queens and Rockefeller Center confirmed as NY/NJ replacements
• March 26, 2026: Atlanta Digital Pass registration opens
• June 11, 2026: Tournament opens with Mexico vs South Africa at Mexico City Stadium
• June 12, 2026: Atlanta and most US Fan Festivals open
• June 17, 2026: Fan Zone Queens opens at USTA Billie Jean King Center
• June 27, 2026: Boston Fan Festival final day
• June 28, 2026: Fan Zone Queens closes
• July 4, 2026: Fan Village Rockefeller Center opens
• July 5, 2026: Miami Fan Festival closes
• July 15, 2026: Atlanta Fan Festival final day
• July 19, 2026: World Cup Final at New York New Jersey Stadium

FIFA Fan Festival 2026 FAQ

FIFA Fan Festival 2026 brings free public viewing of all 104 World Cup matches across 16 cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Each city designs its own programming around local food, music and culture. The festivals offer the World Cup atmosphere without the cost of stadium tickets.