Boston 26 Host City – FIFA Fan Festival – Expression of Interest

Boston Soccer 2026 Corp (Boston 26) is the host city organizing committee leading the strategic planning and execution of the seven matches of the FIFA World Cup 26™ awarded to Boston, including the coordination of official celebratory events taking place over a 39-day period surrounding the tournament in 2026. We aim to create and deliver memorable and safe experiences that promote the region. 

We are inviting expressions of interest from companies interested in being included on the tender list for the following work packages:

FFF-01 – Concept Planning

Services include:

• The adoption and design / development of existing FIFA Fan Festival concept design.
• Venue layout and flows.
• Build scheduling.
• Specification of scenic builds.
• Operational delivery plans. Including Crowd Modelling.
• Management of concept design integrity during the build phase.
• Public F&B concept.
• Hospitality Space design.
• Integration with the broader Celebration ’26 Concept

FFF-02 – Event Production and Audio Visual (Design & Delivery)

Services include:

• Venue pre-condition survey.
• Site safety and build coordination.
• Permitting and licenses.
• Scenic build, overlay and temporary works.
• Temporary water and foul including replenishment.
• Generators, power distribution and fuel management.
• Fixtures, furniture and equipment to offices.
• Fixtures, furniture and equipment to VIP / hospitality spaces.
• Workforce catering delivery.
• Lead event project management roles.
• Venue reinstatement
• Venue post-condition survey.”
• Design of AV requirements based on design layout.
• Giant screens
• Audio
• DJ Equipment
• Presentation equipment
• Hospitality Audio Visual requirements.
• Public announcement systems.
• Radios

FFF-03 – Entertainment and Talent Agency

Services include:

• Design entertainment programming.
• Sourcing talent and entertainment acts.
• Stage management.
• Music and performance licenses.
• Talent Logistica and support

FFF-04 – Guest Experience Staff & Volunteers

Services include:

• Provision of all operational support staff and volunteers.

FFF-05 – Cleaning and Waste Management

Services include:

• Liaison with City waste services.
• Provision of cleaners and consumables.
• Dumpsters and recycling bins.

The FIFA Fan Festival is anticipated to run from the start of the tournament on June 11, 2026, until the final match July 19, 2026. We are seeking responses from companies with proven expertise in these areas to express their interest in participating.

How to Participate

To express your interest, please complete the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) via the link below. The questionnaire requests standard company information and examples of relevant experience

At this stage, no additional documentation is required. Any unsolicited requests for information or submissions will not be reviewed.

 Pre-Qualification Questionnaire link – Please copy and paste the link into your browser.

 https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/2b418496804c42699c730d192af2ffe5

Please Note:

At this time, we are unable to provide additional details about the FIFA Fan Festival. Further information will be shared with qualifying companies in the next stage of the process, scheduled for early Q2 2025. This will include the signing of a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) and the release of the tender documents.

Submission Deadline:

To be considered for the tender list, please submit the completed questionnaire no later than Friday February 21, 2025.

We look forward to your participation in this exciting opportunity to contribute to the FIFA World Cup 26 in Boston.