Fifa Fan Zone Washington DC
The FIFA 2026 World Cup Fan Zone on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. will offer an immersive celebration of the world's game, featuring live match screenings on a giant video screen, interactive experiences, youth-focused activities, cultural performances, diverse food offerings, live music, and family-friendly entertainment.
Designed for fans of all ages, the Fan Zone will showcase soccer's global impact and its ability to unite people across countries, cultures, and generations.
Set against the backdrop of America’s 250th anniversary celebration, the Fan Zone will serve as a premier gathering place for supporters from across the USA and around the world, bringing fans together in the heart of the nation's capital.
Information
- Dates: Thursday, June 11, 2026 to Sunday, July 19, 2026
- Opening: Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
- Closing: Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
- Location: The National Mall, Washington, D.C. 20024, between 3rd and 4th Street
- Admission: Free and open to the public
Hours
The Fan Zone opens 1 hour prior to the start of the first match being shown and closes 1 hour after the end of the final match being shown.
Group Stage (Thursday, June 11 to Saturday, June 27, 2026): Matches starting after 7:00 PM ET will not be shown; however, all USA games will be shown regardless of time or date; Round of 16 fixtures (Sunday, June 28, 2026) - Finals (Sunday, July 19, 2026): All matches will be shown regardless of time.
Saturday, July 4, 2026: Open until Midnight ET.
Other Fan Zones
Official FIFA Fan Festivals will be held in all 16 World Cup 2026 host cities across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. These free-to-access fan destinations will feature live match broadcasts on giant screens, entertainment programming, local cuisine, and interactive experiences, allowing supporters to enjoy the tournament atmosphere without a match ticket.
United States
Atlanta: Centennial Olympic Park
Boston: City Hall Plaza
Dallas: Fair Park
Houston: East Downtown (EaDo)
Kansas City: National World War I Museum and Memorial
Los Angeles: LA Memorial Coliseum
Miami: Bayfront Park
New York/New Jersey: Multiple satellite sites including Fan Zone Queens (USTA Billie King National Tennis Center) and the Fan Village at Rockefeller Center
Philadelphia: Lemon Hill, Fairmount Park
San Francisco Bay Area: Regional "BAHC Live!" sites including Thrive City and Mission Rock
Seattle: Distributed across nine communities in Washington State instead of a single central location
Canada
Toronto: Fort York National Historic Site and The Bentway
Vancouver: Hastings Park at the PNE
Mexico
Guadalajara: Plaza Liberación (Historic Downtown)
Mexico City: The Zócalo
Monterrey: Parque Fundidora
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