View of Lake Park at SoFi Stadium
Photo: SoFi Stadium

FIFA World Cup 2026™ Los Angeles 

"The Beautiful Game" comes to Los Angeles when SoFi Stadium hosts eight matches of FIFA World Cup 2026™, including the highly coveted U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) opening match. Global soccer fans will be able to enjoy 39 days of World Cup-related activities across Los Angeles when the tournament takes place June 11 - July 19, 2026.

The FIFA Fan Festival™ Los Angeles will transform the historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum into a global celebration of football and culture. Fans from across the world will come together to watch live match broadcasts, and enjoy music, cultural programming, interactive experiences, and food that reflects the diversity of Los Angeles. This iconic venue will come alive for the five-day festival, from June 11-15, creating an unforgettable opening weekend celebration for fans starting their world cup experience in Los Angeles. Hours of operation, daily programming, and more details will be released in March 2026.

FIFA World Cup Fan Festival 2026
FIFA World Cup Fan Festival 2026
Soccer with Hollywood Sign

The Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zones include:
    •    The Original Farmers Market - June 18-21 
    •    City of Downey - June 20 
    •    Heart of the City: Union Station & 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 
    •    Fairplex - July 14-15 & July 18-19 
    •    West Harbor - July 14-15 & July 18-19  

LAFC The 3252 at BMO Stadium
The 3252 | Photo: LAFC

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Dishes at LALA's Argentine Grill
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View of Lake Park at SoFi Stadium
Photo: SoFi Stadium

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Jennifer Steinkamp "Swoosh" at the Intuit Dome
Jennifer Steinkamp, "Swoosh," 2024. Lights built into the building skin. Commissioned by the LA Clippers for Intuit Dome. Photograph by Iwan Baan.

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