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Fan zones across Los Angeles will host up to 40,000 daily attendees with ticketed events aiming for wide access and an economic impact exceeding $1.1 billion, organizers said.

  • On Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and the Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee, joined by FIFA officials, unveiled fan engagement plans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
  • Kathryn Schloessman said the program aims to include Angelenos and visitors, with fan zones ticketed for security but not revenue, and ticket prices expected to be announced in March; the host committee estimated the impact will surpass $1.1 billion.
  • A 39-day fan experience includes events at museums, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, and fan zones sized for 5,000 to 10,000 attendees, with 10 regional sites announced.
  • Ticket prices, to be announced in March, are planned to be kept low to boost access, and organizers said fan zones will be ticketed for security but not as revenue generators.
  • With 104 matches across the U.S., Canada and Mexico and group stage through June 27, organizers said locals can experience the event without attending SoFi Stadium matches.
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