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Since the 2006 World Cup in Germany, FIFA Fan Festivals have been a mainstay during the tournament.
Inspired by the massive, impromptu gatherings during the 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan, FIFA has instituted the public viewing parties to bring fans from all over the globe to celebrate the beautiful game.
“The FIFA Fan Festival is where football, entertainment and local culture come together to create a truly unique way for fans to experience the FIFA World Cup 2026 beyond the stadiums,” said Heimo Schirgi, chief operating officer for the 2026 World Cup.
“These iconic locations will unite fans from around the world, while showcasing the distinctive spirit of each host city through football, music, food, culture and shared moments of connection. Together with additional fan gatherings across the continent, this FIFA World Cup will deliver the most diverse, vibrant and expansive fan experience ever staged.”
For the upcoming World Cup, each of the 16 host cities across Canada, Mexico and the United States will host fan fests. While many locations remain free to the public, some others will require different entry methods.
In addition to official festivals, there will also be unofficial watch parties and festivals across every host city.
Here is the list for the locations of each official FIFA Fan Festival.
NY/NJ won't feature a central Fan Festival venue, but will instead see events across the five bouroughs of New York City, as well as Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey.
San Francisco/Bay Area won't have a central location, but fan zones and watch parties will take place across the area.
Seattle will feature fan zones spread out across nine different communities in Washington, as well as several fan celebrations within the city limits.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: World Cup 2026 fan fests: Full list of events
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Inspired by the massive, impromptu gatherings during the 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan, FIFA has instituted the public viewing parties to bring fans from all over the globe to celebrate the beautiful game.
“The FIFA Fan Festival is where football, entertainment and local culture come together to create a truly unique way for fans to experience the FIFA World Cup 2026 beyond the stadiums,” said Heimo Schirgi, chief operating officer for the 2026 World Cup.
“These iconic locations will unite fans from around the world, while showcasing the distinctive spirit of each host city through football, music, food, culture and shared moments of connection. Together with additional fan gatherings across the continent, this FIFA World Cup will deliver the most diverse, vibrant and expansive fan experience ever staged.”
For the upcoming World Cup, each of the 16 host cities across Canada, Mexico and the United States will host fan fests. While many locations remain free to the public, some others will require different entry methods.
In addition to official festivals, there will also be unofficial watch parties and festivals across every host city.
Here is the list for the locations of each official FIFA Fan Festival.
Atlanta
Boston
Dallas
Houston
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Miami
New York/New Jersey
NY/NJ won't feature a central Fan Festival venue, but will instead see events across the five bouroughs of New York City, as well as Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey.
Philadelphia
San Francisco/Bay Area
San Francisco/Bay Area won't have a central location, but fan zones and watch parties will take place across the area.
Seattle
Seattle will feature fan zones spread out across nine different communities in Washington, as well as several fan celebrations within the city limits.
Toronto
Vancouver
Guadalajara
Mexico City
Monterrey
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: World Cup 2026 fan fests: Full list of events
Continue reading...
