SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — New details have been released for this summer’s FIFA Fan Zone in Scranton at a press conference Thursday afternoon.

Dates

This summer, the fan zone will be happening on two separate weekends during the month of July. The first weekend will be July 4-5. On Saturday, July 4, the Scranton Fan Zone will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Sunday, July 5, the hours of operation will be 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.

The second weekend will be July 18-19. On Saturday, July 18, the Fan Zone will be open from 3p.m. to 8p.m. for the World Cup Bronze Final, the third-place match.

Sunday, July 19, will be the final day of the World Cup. The hours of operation will be from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final match starts at 3 p.m.

How to watch

The nearly 400 square foot-screen will be stationed at the center of North Washington Avenue in front of the Lackawanna County Courthouse.

There will also be four additional four, 54 square-foot screen spread throughout the Courthouse Square to during the hours of operation.

What else is there to do?

The Onvo Kids Zone: This space will feature an inflatable soccer game and soccer target, and obstacle course and a slide.

Skills & Drills Clinics: These clinics will be hosted by local soccer clubs in designated areas throughout the event in downtown Scranton.

LED Soccer Simulator: This is high-tech, 225 square-foot simulator tentatively scheduled for fan use during the event.

Beer and Margarita Gardens: On either side of the nearly 400 square-foot screen, there will be beer and margarita gardens for people over the age of 21 to enjoy.

Closed Roads

According to the City of Scranton, the roads highlighted in red will be closed during both weekends of the FIFA Fan Zone. The city tells 28/22 News, the roads being closed and the overall design of the Fan Zone is to highlight the local businesses Scranton has to offer.

According to county and city leaders, there is going to be more details released as the dates get closer.

Event organizers hinted at the possibility of a “nationwide performer” coming to Scranton during one of the FIFA Fan Zone dates.

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