Biggest selection of Host City fan events in tournament history set to ignite FIFA World Cup 2026™ celebrations

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Aimed at elevating the growing excitement surrounding the FIFA World Cup 2026™, a series of spectacular fan events have been confirmed across Host Cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Serving as the perfect complement to attending matches or as an unforgettable alternative for fans without tickets, these celebrations will bring the tournament atmosphere to life far beyond the stadiums. Featuring match broadcasts on giant screens, world-class musical entertainment and locally tailored attractions, the events will offer supporters more ways than ever before to connect, celebrate and create lifelong memories at the greatest show on the planet.

FIFA is set to deliver the biggest and most geographically expansive edition of the FIFA Fan Festival™ yet, spanning nearly 4,000 kilometres across the three host countries. The official fan destination of this year’s FIFA World Cup™, the FIFA Fan Festival will be staged in 13 Host Cities, serving as the soul of football: where fans unite, passions are shared and the game truly comes alive. 

Complementing the FIFA Fan Festival sites, a collection of Host City-led fan events across Host Cities has been confirmed, including in Los Angeles, New York New Jersey and Philadelphia. Designed in partnership with the Host Committees, the fan events will provide supporters with additional opportunities to watch matches together in vibrant surroundings.

“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, FIFA World Cup 2026. 

“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.”

FIFA Fan Festival

Designed as central hubs for fans, the FIFA Fan Festival sites are immersive spaces that offer fans access to live concerts and performances from an exciting line-up of artists, interactive football-themed gaming experiences for fans of all ages, innovative sponsor activations and official FIFA Store outlets featuring licensed FIFA World Cup 2026 merchandise. To complete the family-friendly atmosphere, there will be culinary and beverage options for everyone across the venues – all designed to reflect the local culture.

A cornerstone of the FIFA World Cup fan experience, the FIFA Fan Festival programme, which was launched 20 years ago, has welcomed over 40 million supporters from around the globe. At the FIFA World Cup 2026, the initiative will be rolled out in 13 Host Cities, surpassing the previous editions in Germany in 2006 and Brazil in 2014, which each featured 12 venues.

Delivered through a collaboration between FIFA and the respective local Host Committee, each FIFA Fan Festival site has been uniquely designed to reflect the character, culture and community of the Host City where it is located. Each venue will be tailored to its Host City, including operating hours, capacity and programming.