The 2026 FIFA World Cup is fast approaching, and to say the build-up has been the one FIFA were hoping for would be a lie.
The current political climate in the USA has left many supporters from across the world either unable or unwilling to attend the tournament. At the same time, those who are able have been hit with obscene ticket prices.
FIFA will be desperate for the tournament to get underway and for World Cup fever to take over. If things do transpire that way, then ticketless fans are going to need somewhere to watch the action.
If you find yourself looking for fan zones in any of the World Cup host cities this summer, here is everything you need to know.
World Cup fan zones: Locations by city
Atlanta
Atlanta's official fan zone for the FIFA World Cup will be at Centennial Olympic Park. The park once played host to the 1996 Olympic events and is one of the most iconic parks in the USA.
The fan zone will be open for 21 days during the tournament (specific dates to be announced). Visitors can expect live match screenings, live music, food and drink, and interactive games.
Location: 265 Park Ave W NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
Boston
Boston's fan zone at the World Cup will be located at City Hall Plaza, a popular open space in the heart of the city.
The fan zone will be open for 16 days during the tournament (specific dates to be announced) and will provide visitors with live match screenings, food and drink and interactive games.
Location: 1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Dallas
Dallas' World Cup fan zone will be located at Dallas Fair Park. This cultural venue will be open for 34 days throughout the tournament, with the only ‘rest' days falling on July 8, 12, 13, 16 and 17 when no matches are taking place.
Fans can expect live music, live match screenings and food and drink representative of Dallas and the wider state of Texas.
Location: Fair Park, Dallas, 3809 Grand Ave, Dallas, TX 75210
Guadalajara
One of Mexico's three World Cup fan zones will be located at Plaza de Liberacion in Downtown Guadalajara. The venue blends Mexican traditions with modern design elements, making it a stunning place to gather with fellow supporters during the tournament.
Full opening dates are yet to be announced, but the fan zone is expected to offer supporters live music, match screenings and cultural activities.
Location: C. Pedro Loza 27A, Zona Centro, 44100 Guadalajara, Jal.
Houston
On the face of it, the Houston fan zone may well be the best place to watch the World Cup outside of the stadiums. Located in EaDo, the city's soccer district, organisers are planning on effectively redesigning the fan zone each day based on football's diverse cultures.
Fans will be able to enjoy live music, interactive games, and food and drink. This fan zone will be open throughout the tournament, with the exception of rest days – July 8, 12, 13, 16 and 17.
Location: 2301 Dallas St, Houston, TX 77003
Kansas City
The Kansas City World Cup fan zone can be found outside the National World War 1 Museum and Memorial. The fan zone will encapsulate Kansas City's culture through food, dirnk and live music.
On top of that, live match screenings will also be available, but the fan zone is only set to be open for 18 days (specific dates to be announced).
Location: The National WWI Museum and Memorial, 2 Memorial Drive, Kansas City, MO 64108
Los Angeles
The Los Angeles World Cup fan zone will only be open for the opening five days of the tournament (June 11-15), but it will certainly be well worth visiting if you are in the area.
Located at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, this home of USC's Trojan Football team, this fan zone is more than equipped to deal with large gatherings. Fans can expect live match screenings, live music and interactive fan games.
Location: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, 3911 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90037
Mexico City
Mexico City's World Cup fan zone will take some beating in terms of history. It is set to be located at ‘Zocalo', one of the most iconic landmarks in all of Mexico and will be open every day from June 11 to July 19.
The fan zone will provide fans with live music, local food and match screenings. It is expected to get incredibly busy for Mexico matches throughout the tournament.
Location: Zócalo de la Ciudad de México (Plaza de la Constitución, Centro Histórico, C.P. 06000)
Miami
Miami's World Cup fan zone will be located at Bayfront Park and is open for all supporters, regardless of whether you have match tickets or not.
This fan zone will be open for just over three weeks between June 13 and July 5, but is likely to attract plenty of visitors due to its location. As ever, visitors will be treated to match screenings, live music and interactive experiences.
Location: Bayfront Park, 301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132
Monterrey
The third and final Mexican fan zone will be located at Parque Fundidora in Monterrey. The heritage site will be transformed into a festival of football where fans will be invited to watch match screenings, eat local food and enjoy traditional Mexican music.
With the iconic Cerro de la Silla in the background, this will turn out to be one of the most scenic fan zones across the three host countries.
Location: Parque Fundidora (Av. Fundidora and Adolfo Prieto S/N, Monterrey, N.L.)
New York/New Jersey
FIFA had originally planned for an official fan zone in Liberty Square in New York, but this was scrapped earlier this year. While there are now no ‘official' fan zones in New York or New Jersey, several unofficial ones have been announced, including:
- Louis Armstrong Stadium (June 17 to June 28) – 124-02 Roosevelt Ave, Corona, NY 11368, United States
- Rockefeller Centre (July 4 – 19) – 45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10111, United States
Both of these fan zones will provide fans with live match screenings, street food and interactive experiences.
Philadelphia
The Philadelphia World Cup fan zone will take place at Lemon Hill in Fairmount Park, one of the largest parks in the USA.
This fan zone is one of only a few World Cup fan zones to be open for all 39 days of the tournament, including rest days when no matches are taking place.
Location: Lemon Hill Park, Morris St, 1 Lemon Hill Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Seattle
FIFA are yet to announce an ‘official' fan zone in Seattle. However, nine ‘unofficial' ones have been announced. They are as follows:
- Bellingham – 298 W Laurel Street, Bellingham Waterfront
- Quincy Square – 253 4th St, Bremerton, WA 98337
- Boxcar Park – 1200 Millwright Loop W, Everett, WA 98201
- Port Plaza – 701 Columbia Street NW, Olympia, WA 98501
- Puyallop Tribal Headquarters – 3001 Puyalupabsh St., Tacoma, WA 98404
- Gesa Pavilion Riverfront Park – 574 N Howard Street, Spokane, WA 99201
- Pasco Sporting Complex – 6160 Burden Blvd, Pasco, WA 99301
- Big Al's – 16615 SE 18th St, Vancouver, WA 98683
- Sozo Sports Complex – 2200 South 36th Avenue, Yakima, WA 98903
San Francisco
San Francisco's fan zones are due to be announced closer to the tournament.
Toronto
The first of two World Cup fan zones in Canada is located at Fort York National Historic Site in Toronto. Here, the city's culture of ‘The World in a City' will be embraced, as will its history.
The historic site is located within walking distance of the Toronto Stadium, which will host six games during the tournament, making it a great place to visit for both match-going fans and supporters who just want to soak up the World Cup atmosphere.
Location: 250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3K9
Vancouver
Vancouver's World Cup fan zone will be located at Hastings Park, one of the most popular public spaces in Canada.
The fan zone will be free for supporters throughout the tournament and will provide them with live music, match screenings and local cuisine. The full details will be announced closer to the tournament.
Location: 2901 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5K 5J1, Canada