{"id":2414072,"date":"2026-05-12T22:08:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T22:08:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2414072"},"modified":"2026-05-12T22:08:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T22:08:17","slug":"as-world-cup-nears-la-county-exploring-unofficial-fan-zones-with-match-viewing-entertainment-daily-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/as-world-cup-nears-la-county-exploring-unofficial-fan-zones-with-match-viewing-entertainment-daily-news\/","title":{"rendered":"As World Cup nears, LA County exploring unofficial fan zones with match viewing, entertainment \u2013 Daily News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>With ticket prices for the World Cup soccer tournament out of reach for many fans, Los Angeles County wants to create more fan zones in county parks or local cities where folks can watch the matches on big screens and take in some of that team spirit.<\/p>\n<p>The L.A. County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, May 12 adopted a motion to create unofficial fan zones to coincide with the eight World Cup matches played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood during June and July. Two official fan zones sanctioned by the FIFA World Cup were approved by the board in January in the following county parks:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Whittier Narrows Recreation Area (Legg Lake), 750 S Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte. The 1,492-acre county park is located in the City of South El Monte in the southern San Gabriel Valley and is one of the county\u2019s largest and most popular parks.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Earvin \u201cMagic\u201d Johnson Park, the 104-acre county recreation area is located in the Willowbrook neighborhood at<span style=\"font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Bitstream Charter, Times, serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px\"> 905 E El Segundo Blvd, Los Angeles.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The county is seeking to establish additional, smaller viewing parties in county parks or <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/2026\/05\/04\/los-angeles-will-host-more-than-100-watch-parties-for-the-2026-world-cup\/\">in cities<\/a> that are interested. One option is for the Parks &amp; Recreation Department to run the event, or allow a local city to host it. The county is looking for sponsorships and grant dollars that it could pass along, according to a motion by Fourth District Supervisor Janice Hahn and Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger.<\/p>\n<p>The motion was adopted by a 5-0 vote, with the goal of \u201cexpanding the opportunities for residents to experience the excitement of the World Cup without having to purchase tickets or travel far from home, while connecting the beauty of an international cultural sporting event to local culture.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The action directs the county\u2019s Chief Executive Officer to find funding and sponsorships for unofficial sites either at county-owned properties or within any of the 88 cities in LA County. The County Counsel would set up agreements to accept grants to pay for these unofficial fan zones.<\/p>\n<p>The city of Pico Rivera in March announced it intended to establish \u201cCultural Celebration Hubs\u201d both for the World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympic Games. The hub would include live broadcasting of the games, music, food and exhibits.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCultural Celebration Hubs create a unique, inclusive atmosphere where fans can cheer on their teams, engage with international cultures, and participate in Olympic and World Cup festivities,\u201d said Steve Carmona, Pico Rivera City Manager in a statement released in March.<\/p>\n<p>Pico Rivera is hosting two \u201cWorld Spirit Festival\u201d events to showcase World Cup games: Friday, June 26, at Smith Park, from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. with two jumbo screens for showing the match of the day. The other will be Saturday June 27, also at Smith Park. But the Saturday event includes the temporary closure of Whittier Boulevard, where there will be two more jumbo screens, food vendors and a fun zone, explained Javier Hernandez, city spokesperson.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are trying to capture the spirit of the world \u2014 of the world soccer games,\u201d Hernandez said.<\/p>\n<p>Other official fan zones are taking place in Los Angeles\u2019 Union Station, in Burbank and in Downey.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zones are about bringing the World Cup into the heart of our communities,\u201d said Kathryn Schloessman, president and CEO of the Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment Commission and CEO of the Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee. \u201cThese locations will play an important role in welcoming fans, creating shared moments, and ensuring that the excitement of FIFA World Cup 2026 is felt across Los Angeles County.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Supervisor Hahn said Downey is hosting the party on its own, without help from the FIFA World Cup or the county, as is Pico Rivera.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMost of us don\u2019t have tickets to the World Cup games, but these free parties are an opportunity for the residents to get out and enjoy the game on a big screen, surrounded by their families and neighbors,\u201d Hahn said.<\/p>\n<p>The fan zones will open after the tournament\u2019s opening weekend and remain active throughout the competition. While several locations will offer free admission, most events are expected to charge between $5 and $25.<\/p>\n<p>The Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zones include:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 The Original Farmers Market \u2013 June 18-21;<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 City of Downey \u2013 June 20;<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Heart of the City: Union Station &amp; LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes \u2013 June 25-28;<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Hansen Dam Lake \u2013 July 2-5;<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Earvin \u201cMagic\u201d Johnson Park \u2013 July 4-5;<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Whittier Narrows \u2013 July 9-11;<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0 Venice Beach \u2013 July 11;<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Fairplex, Pomona \u2013 July 14-15 and July 18-19;<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 West L.A. Harbor \u2013 July 14-15 and July 18-19; and<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Downtown Burbank \u2013 July 18-19.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"related left\"\/><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.dailynews.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With ticket prices for the World Cup soccer tournament out of reach for many fans, Los Angeles County wants to create more fan zones in county parks or local cities where folks can watch the matches on big screens and take in some of that team spirit. The L.A. 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