CBS News (05/24/26)
Organizers have announced 10 official "fan zones" for soccer fans to gather and enjoy the FIFA World Cup games in Los Angeles. While there will be a handful of free fan zones, most of the events will cost between $5 and $25. Kathryn Schloessman, the head of the World Cup Host Committee, remarks, "From iconic landmarks to neighborhood hubs, Los Angeles will offer an unmatched FIFA World Cup experience that reflects the diversity, culture and passion of our region." The first of the fan zones will open on June 18 and run through the end of the World Cup on July 19. Among the "fan zone" gathering points will be: the Original Farmers Market, Los Angeles Union Station, Hansen Dam Lake, L.A. County's Earvin "Magic" Johnson Park, Venice Beach and downtown Burbank. Organizers are urging attendees to use LA Metro.
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