What to KnowLos Angeles will be home to 10 World Cup 26 Fan Zones at locations throughout Southern California featuring match watch parties, food, drinks and other events. The Los Angeles Stadium, aka SoFi Stadium, in Inglewood will host eight matches, including two Team USA contests. Forty-eight teams are part of the expanded tournament, which culminates with the final on July 19.
Celebrations of the World Cup are coming to several Los Angeles neighborhoods as the local communities that make up a global city unite around the world’s biggest soccer tournament.
Forty-eight teams are part of the expanded tournament, packing more soccer than ever into the month-long global spectacle that captures the hearts and imaginations of fans around the world. In Los Angeles, 10 Fan Zones begin this week and continue through mid-July.
Los Angeles is one of 16 North American World Cup host cities. Five group stage matches and three knockout round games are scheduled for the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood.
Here’s what to know about the fan events, performers, match watch parties and more in the LA area.
Los Angeles 2026 World Cup Fan Zones
Los Angeles is home to 10 World Cup 26 Fan Zones. Tickets are still available for the community events, which will feature live match broadcasts, fan activations, music, food and more.
Each Zone will offer a “distinct and locally inspired experience,” according to the Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee.
Below, dates, locations, ticket information and more for the 10 Los Angeles-area World Cup 26 Fan Zones.
The Original Farmers Market: June 18–21
Admission: $5 daily; $17 multi-day pass; free for children 3 and under. Click here for information.
What to expect: Group stage matches, including USA v. Australia and Mexico v. Korea Republic. Family fun soccer zones, beer gardens, and cuisine from the Market’s restaurants and specialty shops will be offered.
City of Downey: June 20
Admission: Free community event with optional VIP packages to purchase.
What to expect: Group stage matchups, including Germany v. Côte d’Ivoire and Tunisia v. Japan. The event also will feature an opening ceremony, large viewing area, entertainment, soccer exhibition, art walk, interactive booths, food vendors and a beer garden.
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The Heart of the City: Los Angeles Union Station: June 25-28
Admission: Free multi-day event in downtown Los Angeles. Click here for details.
What to expect: Simultaneous match viewing and international matchups, including USA v. Türkiye. The event will have DJ performances, meet and greets, interactive challenges, competitive activities and immersive experiences.
Hansen Dam Lake: July 2-5
Admission: Ticketed outdoor experience is $25 for general admission with VIP options available.
What to expect: Round of 32 and quarterfinal matches and a transformed lakefront view featuring DJ performances, global food, beer gardens, movie cars, muralists, games with prizes and more entertainment.
LA County’s Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson Park: July 4-5
Admission: Free community celebration.
What to expect: Quarterfinal matches, plus family activities, community marketplace, resources, music, food trucks, drinks and more.
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Los Angeles County Whittier Narrows: July 9-11
Admission: Free community celebration.
What to expect: Semifinal matches and key late-stage tournament matches, plus cultural activities, community marketplace and a range of local food.
Venice Beach: July 10-11
Admission: Ticketed beachfront Fan Zone, general admission starting at $10 with VIP options available.
What to expect: Knockout stage matches, global food vendors and beverage gardens, live music, DJs, cultural performances and additional family programming.
Fairplex: July 14-15 and July 18-19
Admission: $10 for all four days through May 31; $20 after May 31; VIP options available.
What to expect: Multi-game packages, including semifinals, third-place and final. The event will include interactive games, crafts, appearances from local mascots, educational “science of soccer” exhibitions and activities, and a house DJ.
West Harbor: July 14-15 & July 18-19
Admission: Ticketed waterfront Fan Zone experience $5 per ticket with VIP options available.
What to expect: Semifinal and final matches with soccer-inspired activities, interactive experiences, great food, drinks, and a live DJ.
Downtown Burbank: July 18-19
Admission: Ticketed event starting at $25.
What to expect: Tournament’s final matches, plus live entertainment, family-friendly games, VIP Experiences, and an adjacent free international street fair with global flavors and cultural experiences.
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About the 2026 World Cup
The World Cup began Thursday. The group stage lasts until June 27, then the top two teams in each group along with the eight best third-place finishers will advance to the Round of 32 beginning on June 28.
The remaining winning teams will then play in the Round of 16 starting on July 4. The quarterfinals will be held on July 9, and the semifinals will be July 14 and July 15, leading up to the championship match at MetLife Stadium on July 19.
Inglewood’s SoFi Stadium, renamed Los Angeles Stadium for the tournament, is one of the venues that will host the international soccer tournament. There are five group stage matches at the stadium and three knockout phase games
June 12: USA v. Paraguay
June 15: Iran v. New Zealand
June 18: Switzerland v. Bosnia and Herzegovina
June 21: Belgium v. Iran
June 25: USA v. Türkiye
June 28: Round of 32 match
July 2: Round of 32 match
July 10: Quarterfinal
Other U.S. host cities are Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, Seattle and the Bay Area.
Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey are Mexico’s host cities. Toronto and Vancouver will host matches in Canada.