🎉 Fan Zones
LA's official FIFA Fan Festival is a 4-day opening-weekend event at LA Memorial Coliseum (Jun 11–14, $10 GA). For the rest of the tournament, the LA bar scene goes all-in.
$10 GA
LA Coliseum
Jun 11–14 Only
Official Fan Zone
FIFA Fan Festival
LA's official FIFA Fan Festival is a 4-day opening-weekend event at the LA Memorial Coliseum in Exposition Park — June 11–14, 2026 only. Unlike most host cities, LA's FIFA Fan Festival is paid admission ($10 GA, kids under 12 free with paid adult) and does NOT run the full tournament. For the remaining 5+ weeks of World Cup play, head to L.A. LIVE bars, Hollywood Park around SoFi, or LA's neighborhood watch-party scene. Sources: losangelesfwc26.com, lacoliseum.com.
COSM Inglewood — programming not yet confirmed. The immersive sports venue in Inglewood has not announced ticketed World Cup watch experiences as of May 2026. If you're banking on COSM as a backup viewing option, watch their channels for May–June updates.
Official FIFA Fan Festival
LA Memorial Coliseum Fan Festival
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Exposition Park · 3911 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles · June 11–14, 2026
LA's official FIFA Fan Festival is held at the historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Exposition Park — NOT at L.A. LIVE / Downtown. It's a 4-day opening-weekend event only (June 11 through 14, 2026), built around the World Cup opening match weekend. Paid admission: $10 GA; kids under 12 free with a paid adult. After June 14 the official festival closes; for the rest of the tournament use L.A. LIVE bars, SoFi/Hollywood Park on match days, or LA's neighborhood watch parties.
$10 GA
Kids U12 Free w/ Adult
Jun 11–14 Only
Giant LED Screens
Live Entertainment
Food & Drink Vendors
Sponsor Activations
→ Metro E Line: Expo Park/USC station, ~5-min walk. Tickets via Ticketmaster / lacoliseum.com.
LA Memorial Coliseum on Maps ↗
⚠️ SoFi Stadium food service strike vote — active as of June 5, 2026: Over 2,000 food service workers (cooks, servers, bartenders) represented by UNITE HERE Local 11 voted on strike action Thursday–Friday June 4–5, just days before the tournament opens. Workers broke off contract negotiations with stadium operator Legends Global over wages and ICE deployment concerns. The first World Cup match at SoFi is June 12 (USA vs. Paraguay). If the strike proceeds, in-stadium food and beverage service could be severely disrupted or shut down. Bring food and snacks if attending an early match. Check local LA news for the outcome of the vote before attending.
Stadium Adjacent
Hollywood Park Plaza (SoFi)
SoFi Stadium / Hollywood Park · 1001 Stadium Dr, Inglewood
On Los Angeles match days, the 300-acre Hollywood Park development surrounding SoFi Stadium comes alive with pre-match activities. The plaza around the YouTube Theater hosts food trucks, merchandise vendors, and music. The Intuit Dome (LA Clippers) next door has its own activations. Tailgate-friendly parking lots open 4 hours before kickoff.
Match Day Only
Tailgate Zone
Food Trucks
Merchandise
Live Music
→ Arrive 2+ hours early for the full pre-match experience. Metro K Line to Downtown Inglewood.
Beach Watch Spot
Santa Monica Pier Plaza
Santa Monica Pier · 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica
During the World Cup, the city of Santa Monica typically hosts free outdoor screenings on the beach next to the Pier — a popular informal fan gathering spot. Sunset matches with the Pacific in the background. Confirm via the Santa Monica city website closer to the tournament; the Pier is the natural watch-along venue.
Beach Vibe
Free Entry
Sunset Viewing
Walkable from hotels
→ Metro Expo Line: Downtown Santa Monica station, 5-min walk to the Pier.
Santa Monica Pier on Maps ↗
NEW: Free City Watch Parties
"Kick It In the Park" — 100+ Free Watch Parties Across 18 Sites
18 city parks & recreation centers · Jun 11 – Jul 19 · 2–4 sites rotate per match day
Mayor Karen Bass announced "Kick It In the Park" on May 4 — 100+ free city-run watch parties at 18 LA park & rec sites across the tournament. 2–4 sites activate on each match day (not all 18 every day) — confirmed anchors include MacArthur Park, Echo Park Lake, and Northridge Recreation Center, with the full rotation published at kickit.lacity.gov. Each site has a large screen, free soccer clinics, and a family fun zone with up to ~1,000 capacity. No registration, no ticket, no cost. Distinct from the official LA Coliseum Fan Festival above (paid + opening-weekend only). Bring your own blanket, water, snacks, and sunscreen — most sites are open-air.
18 Sites · 100+ Parties
Free Entry
No Registration
Soccer Clinics
Family Fun Zone
→ Check kickit.lacity.gov for the rotation per match day — only 2–4 of the 18 sites are open at any given match.
Kick It In the Park ↗
NEW · Free · Jun 25–28
Union Station Fan Zone
Los Angeles Union Station · 800 N Alameda St, Los Angeles
Part of the rotating LA fan zone calendar — free entry, live match viewing and live music, running June 25–28, 2026 at Union Station, LA's historic transit hub. This is the closest thing to a central downtown fan zone for the second half of the group stage. Easily reachable by Metro A, B, D, E, J Lines — Union Station is a transit hub.
Jun 25–28
Free Entry
Live Music
Live Viewing
Metro Hub
→ Metro A/B/D/E/J Lines to Union Station — direct from anywhere in LA County.
Union Station on Maps ↗
U.S. Soccer Activation
U.S. Soccer House — Venice Beach
One block from Venice Beach Boardwalk · Jun 11 – Jun 26
U.S. Soccer announced (May 5) a tournament-window U.S. Soccer House popping up one block from Venice Beach, running Jun 11 – Jun 26 (group-stage window). Presented by Bank of America. Expect player meet-and-greets, USMNT/USWNT branded merch, watch parties for all U.S. group games, and BoA-sponsored experiential activations. Walking distance from the Santa Monica Pier watch parties.
Group Stage Only
USMNT Activation
Walkable from Santa Monica
→ Closest to Venice Beach Pier; Metro Expo Line + bike-share is the cleanest path from Downtown LA.
Bar Watch Parties
Watch Parties Around the City
Beyond the official fan zone, LA's vast bar scene goes all-in for the World Cup. These districts will be packed for every match.
Downtown LA / L.A. LIVE
Conga Room, Yard House, Tom's Watch Bar, and dozens of L.A. LIVE bars — densest watch-party scene. Walking distance to Fan Festival.
Hollywood / WeHo
Sunset Strip sports bars (The Brixton, Big Wangs), West Hollywood gay-friendly bars. Best for evening matches.
East LA / Boyle Heights
Best atmosphere for Mexico and Latin American team matches. Authentic neighborhood bars and taquerias with TVs.
Santa Monica / Venice
Beach bars, surfer-friendly spots. Most relaxed atmosphere for non-USA/Mexico matches.
Fan Zone Tips
01The official FIFA Fan Festival at the LA Coliseum ran June 11–14 ONLY (opening weekend) and is now over. For the rest of the tournament, LA's fan zone calendar rotates by neighborhood — it is NOT a single always-on location. Confirmed upcoming: Union Station Fan Zone (June 25–28, free, live viewing + music); Original Farmers Market (June 18–21). Check losangelesfwc26.com for the full rotation. On match days, head to Hollywood Park around SoFi or L.A. LIVE bars.
02The Coliseum Fan Festival is paid: $10 GA, kids under 12 free with a paid adult. Buy tickets in advance via Ticketmaster or lacoliseum.com — walk-up entry not guaranteed at peak hours.
03Bring sunscreen and water — LA's UV is strong even on overcast June Gloom days. Misting stations help inside the festival.
04Check losangelesfwc26.com and lacoliseum.com for the official daily schedule and any added screening days.