Pennsylvania expands World Cup viewing with 3 new free fan zones
Updated: 9:55 AM EDT Mar 26, 2026
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is set to announce three additional free fan zones across Pennsylvania for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, expanding public viewing opportunities beyond Philadelphia, officials said.Shapiro will make the announcement Thursday alongside Philadelphia Soccer CEO and Host City Executive Meg Kane and representatives from the fan zone locations. WGAL will livestream the announcement in the video player above when it happens. It’s scheduled to start at 10 a.m.FIFA in PhillyPhiladelphia is scheduled to host six FIFA World Cup matches at Lincoln Financial Field, including a Round of 16 match on July 4.The announcement comes as Pennsylvania prepares for a major year in tourism, hospitality and sports. State officials say events such as the FIFA World Cup, NFL Draft, PGA Championship and MLB All-Star Game are expected to provide a significant boost to the commonwealth’s economy.Since taking office, Shapiro has promoted an economic development strategy aimed at strengthening Pennsylvania’s economy, including through major sporting and tourism events.The announcement is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, March 26, 2026.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is set to announce three additional free fan zones across Pennsylvania for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, expanding public viewing opportunities beyond Philadelphia, officials said.
Shapiro will make the announcement Thursday alongside Philadelphia Soccer CEO and Host City Executive Meg Kane and representatives from the fan zone locations.
WGAL will livestream the announcement in the video player above when it happens. It’s scheduled to start at 10 a.m.
FIFA in Philly
Philadelphia is scheduled to host six FIFA World Cup matches at Lincoln Financial Field, including a Round of 16 match on July 4.
The announcement comes as Pennsylvania prepares for a major year in tourism, hospitality and sports. State officials say events such as the FIFA World Cup, NFL Draft, PGA Championship and MLB All-Star Game are expected to provide a significant boost to the commonwealth’s economy.
Since taking office, Shapiro has promoted an economic development strategy aimed at strengthening Pennsylvania’s economy, including through major sporting and tourism events.
The announcement is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, March 26, 2026.