He World Cup 2026 arrives in Los Angeles between June 11 and July 19. For 39 days, the region will have ten official fan zones spread throughout the county, the FIFA Fan Competition opening night at the LA Memorial Coliseum, more than 100 free screenings in 18 municipal parks through the program Kick It in the Park of Mayor Karen Bass, the cultural headquarters House Mexico in LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes and eight games at SoFi Stadiumwith the debut of the United States as host against Paraguay.
In addition to the official options, there are bars and venues with programming that will be confirmed during the tournament. There are four ways to experience it from the city: free or low-cost official outdoor venues, the municipal park program, cultural and community events, or ticketed games at SoFi Stadium. This guide organizes them with address, confirmed dates, cost and how to get there by public transportation.
The essentials in 30 seconds
- 10 official fan zones of the LA Host Committee throughout the county, from June 18 to July 19. Four are free; the rest require a ticket via Eventbrite, starting at $5 a day.
- FIFA Fan Competition at the LA Memorial Coliseumfrom June 11 to 14. Trendy entry $10 with charges included; children under 12 freed from payment with reserved ticket.
- Kick It in the Park: more than 100 free screenings in 18 city parks, without a ticket or registration. Capacity close to 1,000 people per headquarters.
- Casa México Los Angeles 2026 at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes (DTLA). Broadcast of the three Mexico games, two Family Festivals and a salsa concert. Free with RSVP.
- 8 games at SoFi Stadiumfrom June 12 to July 10. USA vs Paraguay opens the tournament in Los Angeles on June 12 at 6:00 PM.
- Direct metro to the stadium: non-stop service from 15 points in the region, only on match days. Standard fare of $1.75 each way, with no World Cup surcharge.
- Parking at SoFi: Expensive and limited. Metro recommends public transportation; Parking is sold out and pre-purchase is essential.
- Telemundo and Universe They broadcast all the games in Spanish. Peacock has them streaming.
- Interactive map with all the official headquarters, parks, Casa México, bars with programming and Metro routes (below).
Interactive map of official headquarters, take a look at occasions and key accesses in Los Angeles
The map brings together official venues, community events, bars, SoFi Stadium and transportation points to follow the 2026 World Cup in Los Angeles. Filter by layers from the side menu. The Opinion Selection layer brings together the highlights if you’re short on time; activate SoFi Stadium and how to get there if you’re going to a ticketed game.
How to use this map. Open the side menu to filter by official fan zones, take a look at community occasions, bars and access to SoFi Stadium. The layer Selection Opinion brings together the highlights in Los Angeles; active SoFi Stadium and how to get there if you go to a game with a ticket.
Available layers
- Selection Opinion
- Fan zones and official events
- Method community and cultural occasions
- Bars and places to watch games
- SoFi Stadium and how to get there
The map will be updated as organizers, authorities and venues announce new schedules, registrations and venues.
FIFA Fan Competition: the opening weekend at the Coliseum
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum · 3911 S Figueroa St · June 11-14
The Coliseum becomes the headquarters of the celebration during the opening weekend. Large screen in the middle of the field with live broadcast of the matches, music, cultural programming, interactive experiences and gastronomy that reflects the diversity of the city. There are four days of daily activity in one of the historic sites of Los Angeles.
Entrance: $10 General Admission, charges included. Club Seats and Loge Boxes at $30. Children under 12 free from payment with reserved ticket and accompanied by an adult with ticket (only in General Admission).
Tickets: exclusively by Ticketmaster. The venue operates cashless; only card or mobile payment.
How to get there: Metro E Line to Expo Park/USC or Expo/Vermont, both steps from the Coliseum.
The 10 official fan zones of the LA Host Committee
The organizing committee announced ten regional fan zones that are activated staggered during the five weeks of the tournament. Each one has its own programming with a big screen, food, music and family activities. Four are free: City of Downey, Union Residing, Magic Johnson Park and Whittier Narrows. The others require a ticket via Eventbrite, with prices starting at $5 per day at the Farmers Market and going up to more than $300 for the finals day VIP experience in Downtown Burbank. In all cases you must reserve the ticket online, free or paid.
1. The Normal Farmers Market
June 18-21 · $5 per day or $17 for all four days
Group stage with key matches: USA vs Australia and Mexico vs South Korea. Family games area, beer backyard and the gastronomic offer of the more than 40 market stalls. Children under 3 years free from payment.
How to get there: Metro D Line to Fairfax Residing, then bus 217 and get off at Fairfax/Third.
2. City of Downey
June 20 · Free with reservation · Stonewood Center
Group stage matches: Germany vs Ivory Coast and Tunisia vs Japan. Opening ceremony, soccer exhibition, artwork stroll, interactive booths, meal vendors and beer backyard.
How to get there: Metro C Line to Lakewood Residing, then bus 266 and get off at Lakewood/Firestone.
3. Heart of the City: Los Angeles Union Residing
June 25 to 28 · Free with reservation
The most central headquarters on the calendar, anchored in Union Residing and LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes. Simultaneous transmission of matches with the closing of the group stage and the star match of the week in Los Angeles: USA vs Türkiye (June 25). DJ sets, meet & greets, interactive challenges and immersive experiences.
How to get there: Union Residing is accessible by Metro A, B, D and J Line, with connection to Metrolink and Amtrak.
4. Hansen Dam Lake
July 2 to 5
Round of 32 and quarterfinals in pageant format on the shores of the lake. DJ sets, global gastronomy, beer gardens, live muralists and games with prizes.
How to get there: Transportation information to be confirmed at losangelesfwc26.com.
5. LA County’s Earvin “Magic” Johnson Park
July 4 and 5 · Free with reservation
Quarter finals. Family activities, community market, local resources, music and meal trucks.
How to get there: Metro C Line to Avalon Residing, then bus 51 and get off at Avalon/126th.
6. Los Angeles County Whittier Narrows
July 9 to 11 · Free with reservation
Semifinals and advanced eliminatory. Cultural activities, community market and native gastronomy of the San Gabriel Valley.
How to get there: Foothill Transit bus 269, get off at Santa Anita Ave and Merced Ave.
7. Venice Seaside
July 11
Qualifiers in one of the most recognizable locations in the city. Global food, beer gardens, live music, DJs and family programming.
How to get there: Metro E Line to Downtown Santa Monica Residing, then Mountainous Blue Bus lines 1 or 2 to Predominant St/Rose Ave.
8. Fairplex (Pomona)
July 14 and 15 · July 18 and 19
Multi-match packages covering semi-finals, third place and the final. Interactive games, crafts and educational exhibits about the science of football.
How to get there: Metro A Line to Pomona North Residing, then Foothill Transit bus 197 to White Ave/McKinley Ave, next to the Fairplex Red Gate entrance.
9. West Harbor (San Pedro)
July 14 and 15 · July 18 and 19
Semifinals and final at the San Pedro waterfront. Soccer activities, interactive experiences, food, drinks and live DJ.
How to get there: Metro J Line to San Pedro, get off at Beacon/1st.
10. Downtown Burbank
July 18 and 19
The final matches of the tournament, including the broadcast of the World Cup final (July 19). Live entertainment, family games, VIP experiences over $300, and an adjacent international street fair.
How to get there: Metrolink lines AV or VC from Union Residing, get off at Burbank Residing.
Kick It in the Park: More than 100 free take a look at occasions in city parks
18 parks · June 11 to July 19
Mayor Karen Bass’s program brings the World Cup to neighborhoods, in partnership with council districts and the Department of Recreation and Parks. Mobile LED screens, PlayLA youth soccer clinics and community resource tables. No ticket, no registration. It is best to arrive early: the capacity is around 1,000 people per venue. Between two and four parks broadcast each match, rotating by district so that each council district hosts seven celebrations during the tournament.
The opening game, Mexico vs South Africa on June 11, is projected at Wilmington Recreation Center, Echo Park, Sheldon Arleta Park and the Coliseum itself. On June 12, USA vs Paraguay is seen at the Coliseum and at the Jackie Tatum Harvard Recreation Center, Stoner Recreation Center and The Autry Museum.
Confirmed parks:
| Park | LA area |
|---|---|
| MacArthur Park | Westlake/DTLA |
| Echo Park Lake | Echo Park |
| Seoul Global Park | Koreatown |
| Venice Seaside Recreation Center | Venice |
| Cheviot Hills Recreation Center | West LA |
| Westwood Recreation Center | Westwood |
| Stoner Recreation Center | Sawtelle |
| Northridge Recreation Center | San Fernando Valley |
| Whitsett Fields Park | Valley Village |
| Lanark Recreation Center | Canoga Park |
| Sheldon Arleta Park | Arleta |
| Sylmar Recreation Center | Sylmar |
| Sycamore Grove Park | Highland Park |
| El Sereno Recreation Center | The Serene |
| Jackie Tatum Harvard Rec Center | South LA |
| South Park Recreation Center | South LA |
| Unexperienced Meadows Recreation Center | Watts |
| Wilmington Recreation Center | Wilmington |
Programming and calendar per park: kickit.lacity.gov
Casa México Los Angeles 2026: the cultural headquarters of the World Cup
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes · 501 N Predominant St, DTLA · June 11 to July 19
The official hospitality headquarters of the Government of Mexico during the World Cup. Free admission to all programming with RSVP; The only paid activities are the cooking classes at La Cocina de Gloria Molina. It is presented by the Consulate General of Mexico, LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, Telemundo 52 and Jive Are living, and expects to receive more than 20,000 visitors. It broadcasts the three matches of the Mexican National Team on the big screen, puts on two Family Festivals, a salsa concert and a five-week artistic installation.
Activities calendar
| Date | Event | Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Thu Jun 11 | Method social gathering: Mexico vs South Africa | 12:00 PM |
| Thu Jun 18 | Method social gathering: Mexico vs South Korea | 6:00 PM |
| Wed 24 June | Method social gathering: Mexico vs Czech Republic | 6:00 PM |
| Sun 28 Jun | Family Competition | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Fri 10 Jul | Summer season of Salsa: La Verdad + Neat DJ Robby | 6:00 to 11:00 PM |
| Sat 11 Jul | Family Competition (Mariachi Los Álamos from Garfield HS, Mariachi Olimpico from Roosevelt HS and Mariachi from Palmdale Charter Academy) | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Permanent art installation
During the five weeks of the tournament, visitors can tour “Tejiendo Redes” by artist Betsabeé Romero: a sculptural goal woven with community participation that integrates representations of pre-Hispanic ball game players and contemporary soccer players. It is accompanied by “Painted Targets”, an exhibition of balls intervened by the artist Jazzamoart.
How to get there: Metro B or D Line to Union Residing and walk five minutes south along Alameda St. LA Plaza is in the heart of El Pueblo, steps from Olvera Boulevard.
All 8 games at SoFi Stadium
SoFi Stadium, in Inglewood, hosts eight games between June 12 and July 10. The United States’ debut as host nation is played here on June 12, one day after the tournament opens in Mexico City. During the World Cup, the venue operates under the name Los Angeles Stadium.
| Date | Time (PT) | Game | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 12 Jun | 6:00 PM | USA vs Paraguay | Group D, US debut |
| Mon 15 June | 6:00 PM | Iran vs New Zealand | Group G |
| Thu Jun 18 | 12:00 PM | Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | Group B |
| Sun 21 Jun | 12:00 PM | Belgium vs Iran | Group G |
| Wed 25 June | 7:00 PM | USA vs Türkiye | Group D |
| Sun 28 Jun | 12:00 PM | Round of 32 | Knockout |
| Thu 2 Jul | 12:00 PM | Round of 32 | Knockout |
| Fri 10 Jul | 12:00 PM | Quarter finals | Knockout |
Complete calendar and updated schedules on losangelesfwc26.com and fifa.com.
How to enter the stadium: tickets and prices
Official tickets are sold at fifa.com/tickets, in an open sales phase on a first-come, first-served basis, with an authorized resale market on the same site. The 2026 World Cup launches dynamic prices: rates rise and fall in real time according to demand, the phase and the confirmed teams.
SoFi Stadium is among the tournament’s most expensive venues, along with stadiums in New York and New Jersey. The United States National Team matches are the most popular in Los Angeles. As a reference to mid-2026:
- USA vs Paraguay (June 12): from $560 in Category 4 to $2,735 in Category 1, and up to $4,105 in Front Category 1. It is the most expensive group stage ticket in the tournament.
- All other pool games on SoFi (Iran vs New Zealand, Switzerland vs Bosnia, Belgium vs Iran): Lower rates than US games, but also in the hundreds of dollars.
- Qualifiers (round of 32 and quarterfinals): above the group stage.
How to get to SoFi Stadium without a car
Metro and its regional partners operate direct and non-stop service to SoFi Stadium from 15 locations in Los Angeles and Orange County, on eight game days only. No transfers and no need for expensive parking.
Rate and operation
- Fee: $1.75 each way, the standard Metro fare, with no World Cup surcharge. If you arrive by train or Metro bus, it includes a transfer free from payment.
- Pay: Bring your bank card (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Undercover agent, UnionPay) or a TAP card, physical or in Apple Pockets and the TAP app. There are World Edition TAP cards for sale.
- Frequency: every 10 minutes, except Pierce School and Newport, which depart every 30.
- Service start: between 3 hours 15 minutes and 4 hours 15 minutes before each match, depending on the boarding point. For USA vs Paraguay on June 12, the service starts one hour earlier than usual.
- Descent: Lot S (Arbor Vitae/District Dr, 5-10 minutes walk from the stadium), Lot R (Intuit East Garage, 15-20 minutes), or Lot T (Manchester/Prairie, about 20 minutes), depending on the route.
The 15 direct service points
| Boarding point | Transport connection |
|---|---|
| Hawthorne/Lennox Residing | Metro C Line, Metro Micro |
| Crenshaw Residing | Metro C Line |
| LAX/Metro Transit Center (route S11) | Metro C and K Line, Micro |
| Motels & Parking LAX (98th St) | Metro C and K Line |
| El Camino School (Torrance) | Metro Bus 210, GTrans, Torrance Transit |
| Harbor Gateway Transit Center (Gardena) | Metro J Line and buses |
| Culver City Transit Center | Culver CityBus, Mountainous Blue Bus, Metro Bus |
| Torrance Transit Center | Torrance Transit |
| Union Residing | Metro A, B, D, J Line, Metrolink, Amtrak |
| Downtown Long Seaside | Metro A Line, Long Seaside Transit |
| Downtown Santa Monica | Metro E Line, Mountainous Blue Bus |
| North Hollywood Residing | Metro B and G Line, Micro |
| Pierce School Residing (Woodland Hills) | Metro G Line and buses |
| ARTIC Anaheim Residing | Metrolink, Amtrak, OCTA |
| Newport Transportation Center | OCTA |
Parking at SoFi
Parking at the stadium is expensive and sells out before game day; pre-purchase is essential. Some Metro boarding points offer reserved parking via SpotHero, which in many cases includes the round trip for all passengers in the car. Metrolink operates special service with connection to Metro boarding points.
How to watch the games on television and streaming
- In Spanish: Telemundo broadcasts 92 of the 104 games on an open signal. Universo has the other 12. Peacock has them all streaming with a Top paid subscription. Telemundo 52 (KVEA) is the native Los Angeles channel in Spanish.
- In English: FOX and FS1 have the 104 games.
- Free without cable: Telemundo on open signal with digital antenna. Peacock offers free trial.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
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Are the World Cup fan zones in Los Angeles free from payment?
Four of the Host Committee’s ten fan zones are free: City of Downey, Union Residing, Magic Johnson Park and Whittier Narrows. The others require a ticket via Eventbrite, ranging from $5 per day at the Farmers Market to more than $300 for the VIP finals experience in Burbank. In all cases you must reserve online. The Kick It in the Park program is completely free and without registration. Casa México is freed from payment with RSVP. The FIFA Fan Competition costs $10.
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How much do tickets cost for games at SoFi Stadium?
FIFA uses dynamic prices that change with demand. SoFi is among the most expensive venues in the tournament. USA vs Paraguay starts around $560 in Category 4 and reaches $2,735 in Category 1, with top paying seats up to $4,105. The other pool matches on SoFi are more affordable, although still in the hundreds of dollars. Everything is sold on fifa.com/tickets, including authorized resale.
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Can I drive to SoFi Stadium on game days?
You can, but parking is expensive and sells out; pre-purchase is essential. Metro recommends public transportation: direct non-stop service from 15 points in the region, at $1.75 each way, every 10 minutes, only on game days.
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How do I get to SoFi by public transportation?
Metro operates direct non-stop service from 15 points in Los Angeles and Orange County, including LAX/Metro Transit Center, Union Residing, North Hollywood, Crenshaw, Hawthorne/Lennox, Harbor Gateway, Culver City, Downtown Long Seaside, Downtown Santa Monica and ARTIC Anaheim. $1.75 fee with TAP or bank card. The service starts between 3 hours 15 minutes and 4 hours 15 minutes before each match.
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Will there be programming in Spanish during the World Cup in Los Angeles?
Yes. Casa México, in LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, operates in Spanish with the transmission of the three Mexico games. Telemundo 52 is the native channel in Spanish. Several fan zones will have bilingual programming and the Kick It in the Park program reflects the linguistic makeup of each neighborhood.
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What is the best option for the Mexican community?
Casa México Los Ángeles 2026, at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes (501 N Predominant St, DTLA), is the official hospitality headquarters of the Government of Mexico. It broadcasts the three National Team matches on the big screen, with Family Festivals, a salsa concert and the installation “Tejiendo Redes” by Betsabeé Romero. Free entry with RSVP. The Farmers Market, from June 18 to 21, also broadcasts Mexico vs South Korea, and La Chupería, in Lincoln Heights, is El Tri’s flagship bar in the city.
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Are the World Cup take a look at occasions suitable for children?
Yes. Kick It in the Park includes PlayLA youth soccer clinics at each venue. Casa México has two Family Festivals with workshops and activities for all ages. Official fan zones include family programming.
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What is the Kick It in the Park program?
It is an initiative of Mayor Karen Bass that offers more than 100 free screenings of the World Cup in 18 parks in the city, without a ticket or registration. Each venue has a large LED screen, youth soccer clinics and community activities, with a capacity of close to 1,000 people. Between two and four parks broadcast each game.
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What happens if it rains?
In June and July Los Angeles has almost zero precipitation. The outdoor venues operate without rain except unforeseen events. SoFi has a fixed roof.
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Where can I watch the 2026 World Cup final in Los Angeles?
The final is played on July 19 at the New York and New Jersey Stadium. In Los Angeles, the Fairplex fan zones in Pomona; West Harbor, in San Pedro; and Downtown Burbank broadcast it. The Kick It in the Park program also screens it in select parks.
This guide is part of La Opinion’s sustained coverage of the 2026 World Cup in Los Angeles. It is updated throughout the tournament as new venues, schedule dates and community events are confirmed. If you know or organize a free or low-cost event open to the public If you want to see the World Cup in Los Angeles, write to [email protected] so we can evaluate it for inclusion in this guide and on the interactive map.
