Pending confirmation
- Daily operating hours, gate-open times, and exit / re-entry policy at the Coliseum flagship have not been fully published — confirm with the LA host committee before your visit.
- The full list of LA County district fan zones (venues, dates, entry models) is still being released as the tournament progresses; this page focuses on the Coliseum flagship.
- Specific food vendor lineups, stage performers, and merchandise availability have not been published.
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Fan Fest · Los Angeles
LA Coliseum: the paid-GA flagship fan festival of the 2026 World Cup.
Fan festival facts
Quick answer
The flagship FIFA Fan Festival in Los Angeles is at the LA Memorial Coliseum during the opening run of the tournament (June 11 - 14, 2026). General admission is $10; kids under 12 are free. The nearest Metro stop is Expo Park / USC on the E Line. Additional LA County district fan zones operate during the tournament beyond the opening-run window, but each has its own venue, schedule, and entry rules.
The Coliseum flagship vs LA County district fan zones
LA splits its World Cup public viewing in two tiers. The flagship is the LA Memorial Coliseum during the opening run (June 11 - 14). Around it, additional LA County district fan zones run during the rest of the tournament with separate venues, hours, and entry rules — those are tracked separately. If you are visiting for the opening, the Coliseum is the headline experience.
How to get in
The Coliseum flagship uses a small paid general-admission model: $10 GA, kids under 12 free. Buy ahead through the official channels. Crowd flow at the Coliseum is geared for stadium-scale events, so entry queues move fast once gates open. Bring ID for any alcohol service and follow the venue's standard bag policy.
Getting there by Metro
Metro E Line drops at Expo Park / USC Station, which is the doorstep of the Coliseum and the surrounding museum campus. From downtown LA, allow about 25 - 35 minutes door to gate; from Hollywood or Silver Lake, allow about 45 - 60 minutes including transfers. Parking around the Coliseum exists but fills early on event days.
Watching USA vs Paraguay here on June 12
The USMNT opens the World Cup on Friday, June 12 against Paraguay at the Los Angeles host venue in Inglewood at 9:00 PM ET (6:00 PM PT). The Coliseum fan festival is the obvious public-viewing anchor for that match in LA. Plan for higher crowds on June 12 evening, and budget extra time on Metro because of stadium-day demand.
FAQ
Los Angeles Fan Fest: FAQs
How much does it cost to get into the LA fan festival?
The Coliseum flagship is a paid general-admission model: $10 per ticket. Kids under 12 are free. Additional LA County district fan zones may follow different entry rules.
When is it open?
The Coliseum flagship runs during the opening run of the tournament, June 11 - 14, 2026. Other LA County district fan zones operate during the rest of the tournament with separate schedules.
How do I get there on transit?
Take Metro E Line to Expo Park / USC Station — that is the doorstep of the Coliseum. From downtown LA expect 25 - 35 minutes door to gate.
Where will I watch USA vs Paraguay if I am in LA?
The USMNT opens on Friday, June 12 at 9:00 PM ET (6:00 PM PT) in Inglewood. The Coliseum fan festival is the headline public-viewing site for that match in LA on the same day.
Can I bring kids?
Yes. Kids under 12 enter the Coliseum flagship free with a paying adult, and the venue is geared for family attendance at the opening run.
Where do I find LA County district fan zones?
Additional fan zones across LA County during the tournament are organized by individual city / district hosts. Each has its own venue, hours, and entry rules — check the LA host committee for the day you are visiting.