FIFA Fan Festival™
A Celebration for the Fans
The FIFA Fan Festival™ Boston at City Hall Plaza will serve as the city’s central gathering place for fans, residents, and visitors to celebrate FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches hosted at Boston Stadium this summer.
Located in the heart of downtown, the festival will transform Boston City Hall Plaza into a vibrant football hub, bringing the energy of the tournament directly to the city. Fans can watch live match broadcasts while enjoying football-themed activities and entertainment throughout the day. A curated food and beverage program will also showcase Boston’s local flavors, creating an atmosphere that blends the global excitement of the FIFA World Cup™ with the character of the city.
Designed as a true community celebration, the FIFA Fan Festival™ will showcase the energy, diversity, and creativity of the region. In addition to live match broadcasts, the festival will feature a Cultural Showcase highlighting local artists, musicians, and performers.
The FIFA Fan Festival™ Boston will take place over 16 days during the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Group Stage matches, beginning June 12 and running through June 27. The FIFA Fan Festival will operate daily, with programming aligned to match schedules, including live broadcasts of 2-3 matches per day. A full schedule, including daily hours of operation, is available below.
The FIFA Fan Festival™ Boston will be free and open to the public, with advance registration required. Please check back soon for more information on the registration process. Additional details on the Cultural Showcase, including a forthcoming call for local talent, will be announced soon.
FIFA FAN FESTIVAL™ – DAYS AND HOURS OF OPERATION (subject to change)
| DAY | START TIME | END TIME |
|---|---|---|
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Friday, June 12 |
2:00 p.m. ET |
11:30 p.m. ET |
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Saturday, June 13 |
2:00 p.m. ET |
11:30 p.m. ET |
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Sunday, June 14 |
12:00 p.m. ET |
9:30 p.m. ET |
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Monday, June 15 |
11:00 a.m. ET |
8:30 p.m. ET |
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Tuesday, June 16 |
2:00 p.m. ET |
11:30 p.m. ET |
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Wednesday, June 17 |
12:00 p.m. ET |
9:30 p.m. ET |
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Thursday, June 18 |
2:00 p.m. ET |
11:30 p.m. ET |
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Friday, June 19 |
2:00 p.m. ET |
11:30 p.m. ET |
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Saturday, June 20 |
12:00 p.m. ET |
10:30 p.m. ET |
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Sunday, June 21 |
11:00 a.m. ET |
8:30 p.m. ET |
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Monday, June 22 |
12:00 p.m. ET |
10:30 p.m. ET |
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Tuesday, June 23 |
12:00 p.m. ET |
9:30 p.m. ET |
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Wednesday, June 24 |
2:00 p.m. ET |
11:30 p.m. ET |
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Thursday, June 25 |
3:00 p.m. ET |
9:30 p.m. ET |
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Friday, June 26 |
2:00 p.m. ET |
10:30 p.m. ET |
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Saturday, June 27 |
3:00 p.m. ET |
12:30 a.m. ET |
Getting to the FIFA Fan Festival™
We strongly encourage fans to take public transit. Expect Downtown roads and transit to be much busier than usual on match days. Local roads, walking, and cycling routes will also have temporary changes. Please check your plans and allow extra travel time. For local transit info and routes, visit the MBTA website or use their trip planner.
“SEVEN MATCHES INCLUDING A QUARTER FINAL - BOSTON GET READY TO WELCOME THE WORLD TO OUR CITY!”
MICHELLE WU
MAYOR OF BOSTON
