Find family-friendly LA World Cup 2026 fan zones and watch parties from June 11 through July 19, 2026, including free Kick It In The Park screenings, official Fan Zones, Getty Center watch parties, Santa Monica activations, tickets, transit notes, bathrooms, and kid tips. Short on time? Jump to Play Map Picks.
Updated July 14, 2026: We added current summer-planning links for families visiting after the final. Tournament dates, prices, and venue details below were last checked June 15 against organizer, city, and official event sources. Always confirm the linked listing before leaving.
Planning after the July 19 final? The 2026 tournament runs through July 19. Continue with current summer activities, outdoor movies, family festivals, or free events. This guide remains published as a reference to the 2026 season.
2026 guide highlights: Getty Center watch parties · Original Farmers Market Fan Zone · Koreatown Watch Party Festival · Current family events
Venue schedules
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Getty Center watch parties
Museum hilltop screens run June 11–July 19 — calmer than a festival lot, with shade, bathrooms, and indoor backup. Free admission with timed reservation; parking free after 5 p.m. on game days.
Individual match-day pages (use when you already know the date): June 13 · June 16 · June 17 · June 18 · July 9
Best for: Museum families and parents who want a shorter visit with reservation-based entry.
Fairplex Fan Zone
Official Fan Zone in Pomona for semifinals and final weekend — the most kid-programmed official site (crafts, mascot appearances, science-of-soccer exhibits).
Best for: School-age kids who want hands-on activities between matches.
West Harbor Fan Zone
Waterfront semifinal and final viewing on the San Pedro waterfront.
Best for: Harbor families who want semifinal/final atmosphere on the water.
Whittier Narrows Fan Zone
Late-stage matches with cultural activities and lots of park space in South El Monte.
Best for: San Gabriel Valley families who want tournament action plus playground time.
Hansen Dam Fan Zone
Lakefront festival with DJs, food, and Round of 32 / Round of 16 matches in Lake View Terrace.
Best for: Valley families who want an outdoor festival with room to spread out.
Downtown Burbank Fan Zone
Final-weekend Fan Zone including the World Cup Final, plus an adjacent free international street fair.
Best for: Valley-adjacent families who want final-match energy and a street-fair backup.
Kick It In The Park (citywide)
The City runs 98 free watch parties at 19 recreation centers and parks from June 11 through July 19 — one site per match day, every match of the day on a big screen. No ticket or registration required.
Parks include: Cheviot Hills, Echo Park, Venice Beach Recreation Center, MacArthur Park, Wilmington, and more — filter by park and date in the search above.
Best for: Families who want a free neighborhood watch party close to home.
All events — dates & locations
Opening week (June 11–19)
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FIFA Fan Festival Los Angeles · June 11–14 · Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Exposition Park
The official opening-weekend festival—big-screen matches, music, food, and activations at the Coliseum.
Price: $10 general admission; kids under 12 free.
Best for: Families who want the main World Cup festival energy before regional Fan Zones open.
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Adidas Home of Soccer Watch Party at BMO Stadium · June 11 · BMO Stadium, Exposition Park
Free stadium watch parties for Mexico v South Africa and Korea Republic v Czechia, plus evening music.
Price: Free (ticket required).
Best for: Soccer families near Exposition Park who want a stadium atmosphere without a match ticket.
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Free World Cup Viewing Party — Burton Chace Park (June 11) · June 11 · Burton Chace Park, Marina del Rey
Harbor-side big screen with food trucks, lawn games, and live entertainment—bring a blanket or low-back chair.
Price: Free.
Best for: Beach families who want a free screen without driving to a ticketed Fan Zone.
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Getty Center World Cup Watch Party · June 11–July 19 · Getty Center, Brentwood
Matches on big screens during museum hours—calmer than a festival, with hilltop views and indoor backup.
Price: Free admission with timed-entry reservation; parking free after 5 p.m. on game days.
Best for: Museum families and parents who want shade, bathrooms, and a shorter visit.
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Koreatown Watch Party · June 11 · Liberty Park, Koreatown
Neighborhood community screening on opening day—low-key and local.
Price: Free.
Best for: Koreatown and Mid-Wilshire families who want a nearby park watch party.
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World Cup Kick Off with Si Sabo Kids · June 11 · Pretend City Children's Museum, Irvine
World Cup-themed programming built for very young kids—not a loud all-day match broadcast.
Price: Museum admission (varies).
Best for: Toddlers and preschoolers; worth the OC drive if you want a purpose-built kids' kickoff.
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World Soccer Tournament Watch Party — Newport Beach · June 12 · Hyatt Regency Newport Beach — Back Bay Amphitheater, Newport Beach
Free outdoor amphitheater watch party with three 85-inch screens showing full match-day action at the Back Bay (4–10 PM).
Price: Free admission; food and drinks for purchase.
Best for: Orange County and South Bay families who want a harbor-side outdoor screen without a ticketed Fan Zone.
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Free World Cup Viewing Party — Burton Chace Park (June 12) · June 12 · Burton Chace Park, Marina del Rey
Friday-evening harbor screening (USA v Paraguay)—same free harbor setup as opening weekend.
Price: Free.
Best for: Westside families who want a weeknight watch party on the water.
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Kickoff at the Coast: Sand & Soccer Art Experience · June 12 · June 15 · June 18 · June 21 · June 25 · June 28 · July 2 · July 10 · Marina Mother's Beach, Marina del Rey
Free sand sculptures and a soccer art installation on SoFi match days—no broadcast, but easy to dip in and out (10 AM–6 PM).
Price: Free.
Best for: Toddlers and kids who won't sit through a full match; great photo stop near the stadium.
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Free World Cup Viewing Party — Burton Chace Park (June 13) · June 13 · Burton Chace Park, Marina del Rey
Saturday harbor screening with multiple group-stage matches on the big screen.
Price: Free.
Best for: Families planning a full beach-and-soccer Saturday in Marina del Rey.
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Koreatown Watch Party Festival · June 18 · Seoul International Park, Koreatown
Larger Koreatown festival screening the day regional Fan Zones launch.
Price: Free.
Best for: K-town families who want a community festival feel with match viewing.
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Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone at The Original Farmers Market · June 18–21 · The Original Farmers Market, Fairfax
Official Fan Zone with 40-plus eateries, soccer zones, and group-stage matches—easy food backup for picky eaters.
Price: Ticketed (see listing).
Best for: Central LA families, toddlers with snack needs, and anyone who wants food options without leaving the venue.
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LAFC Soccer Celebration at Santa Monica Brew Works · June 19 · Santa Monica Brew Works, Santa Monica
US v Australia viewing with LAFC community programming on the Westside.
Price: See listing.
Best for: Santa Monica and Westside parents who want a local bar-and-brew watch party.
Santa Monica — City World Cup programs
The City of Santa Monica runs free downtown and beach activations from opening week through the final—most are steps from the Expo Line downtown station.
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World Play Zone · June 11–27 (daily) · Downtown Santa Monica Metro Kiss & Ride Lot
Daily free soccer hub with Junior Junction skills zones, goals, and kid-friendly World Cup energy (11 AM–8 PM).
Price: Free.
Best for: Families who want a repeatable downtown stop any day of group stage—pair with the Promenade or beach.
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USA Kickoff Celebration, Fan Festival & Watch Party · June 12 · Santa Monica Place — Center Plaza
Westside's biggest free kickoff watch party—a 30-foot LED screen, DJs, games, and USA v Paraguay at 6 p.m.
Price: Free.
Best for: Opening-weekend families who want mall shade, bathrooms, and a big community screen.
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Golden Hour on Third Street Promenade · June 12 · June 27 · July 10 · Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica
Evening promenade festival with live music, local vendors, and interactive fan experiences (2–10 PM).
Price: Free.
Best for: Stroller parents who want a walkable corridor with food backup and no ticket gate.
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Santa Monica Block Fest · June 13 · Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica
Saturday promenade block party with World Cup broadcast, multi-stage music, pop-up vendors, and a night market.
Price: Free.
Best for: Families who want festival energy plus a match on the big screen opening weekend.
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Make Music Santa Monica — Metro Station Takeover · June 21 · Downtown Santa Monica Metro Station + Kiss & Ride
Free all-ages music, soccer activations, food trucks, and face painting at the Route 66 gateway lot.
Price: Free.
Best for: Transit-first families—ride Expo Line and skip downtown parking.
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World Cup Fun & Watch Party — Annenberg Community Beach House · June 25 · Annenberg Community Beach House, Santa Monica
Beach-house watch party with crafts, games, and live match streaming—plus courtyard splash pad nearby.
Price: Free.
Best for: Beach families who want a calmer oceanfront screen with toddler-friendly backup activities.
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Pulse in the Park · July 4 · Tongva Park, Santa Monica
Post-parade July 4 gathering with live music, food vendors, and brand pop-ups in a downtown park.
Price: Free.
Best for: Families already downtown for the parade who want a shaded park hang before evening fireworks.
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COAST 2026 Open Streets Festival · July 19 · Downtown Santa Monica (open streets corridor)
One-mile open-streets finale with art, music, food vendors, and distributed programming across downtown.
Price: Free.
Best for: Final-weekend families who want a walkable street festival to close out the tournament.
Group stage & mid-tournament
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Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone at City of Downey · June 20 · Stonewood Center, Downey
One-day Fan Zone with opening ceremony, art walk, soccer exhibition, and a large viewing area.
Price: Ticketed (see listing).
Best for: Southeast LA families who want a single big community event without a multi-day commitment.
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Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone at Los Angeles Union Station · June 25–28 · Los Angeles Union Station, Downtown LA
Official Fan Zone on Metro A, B, D, and J Lines—DJs, meet-and-greets, and immersive match viewing without event parking.
Price: Ticketed (see listing).
Best for: Transit-first families, stroller parents, and anyone who wants to skip the parking hunt.
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Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone at Hansen Dam Lake · July 2–5 · Hansen Dam Recreation Area, Lake View Terrace
Lakefront festival with DJs, food, games, and Round of 32 / Round of 16 matches outdoors.
Price: Ticketed (see listing).
Best for: Valley families who want an outdoor festival feel with room to spread out.
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Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone at Earvin Magic Johnson Park · July 4–5 · Earvin Magic Johnson Park, South LA
Free official Fan Zone over the July 4 weekend—family activities, marketplace, food trucks, and match broadcasts.
Price: Free admission.
Best for: South LA families who want a free, park-based Fan Zone with kid programming.
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Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone at Whittier Narrows · July 9–11 · Whittier Narrows Recreation Area, South El Monte
Late-stage matches with cultural activities, a community marketplace, and lots of park space before or after screens.
Price: Ticketed (see listing).
Best for: San Gabriel Valley families who want tournament action plus playground time.
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Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone at Venice Beach · July 10–11 · Venice Beach boardwalk, Venice
Official beach Fan Zone for knockout matches—food vendors, DJs, cultural performances, and boardwalk energy.
Price: Ticketed (see listing).
Best for: Beach families who want a real Fan Zone broadcast with sand and boardwalk atmosphere.
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Free World Cup Viewing Party — Burton Chace Park (July 11) · July 11 · Burton Chace Park, Marina del Rey
Free quarterfinal screening plus Marina del Rey Summer Symphony—harbor views without a ticketed Fan Zone.
Price: Free.
Best for: Westside families who want knockout-round energy on a budget.
Final weeks (July 14–19)
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Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone at Fairplex · July 14–15 · July 18–19 · Fairplex, Pomona
The most kid-programmed official Fan Zone—crafts, mascot appearances, science-of-soccer exhibits, and semifinal/final broadcasts.
Price: Ticketed (see listing).
Best for: School-age kids and families who want hands-on activities between matches.
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Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone at West Harbor · July 14–15 · July 18–19 · West Harbor, San Pedro
Waterfront semifinal and final viewing with food, drinks, and a live DJ on the San Pedro waterfront.
Price: From $5 general admission; premium tickets from $45.
Best for: Harbor families and parents who want semifinal/final atmosphere on the water.
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Free World Cup Viewing Party — Burton Chace Park (July 18) · July 18 · Burton Chace Park, Marina del Rey
Free bronze-final screening with a live Los Lobos set—the last free harbor watch party of the tournament.
Price: Free.
Best for: Marina del Rey families who want final-weekend music plus a match on the big screen.
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Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone at Downtown Burbank · July 18–19 · Downtown Burbank
Final-weekend Fan Zone including the World Cup Final, plus an adjacent free international street fair.
Price: $25–$300 (see listing).
Best for: Valley-adjacent families who want final-match energy and a street-fair backup for kids.
Kick It In The Park (City of LA parks)
The City runs 98 free watch parties at 19 recreation centers and parks from June 11 through July 19—one site per match day, with every match of the day on a big screen. No ticket or registration required.
Parks: Cheviot Hills Recreation Center, Echo Park, El Sereno Recreation Center, Green Meadows Recreation Center, Jackie Tatum Harvard Recreation Center, Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park, Lanark Recreation Center, MacArthur Park, Northridge Recreation Center, Seoul International Park, Sheldon-Arleta Park, South Park Recreation Center, Stoner Recreation Center, Sycamore Grove, Sylmar Recreation Center, Venice Beach Recreation Center, Westwood Recreation Center, Whitsett Fields, Wilmington Recreation Center.
Search the 2026 Kick It In The Park listings on Play Map LA — compare parks, dates, and match schedules.
Price: Free.
Best for: Families who want a free neighborhood watch party close to home—pick the park nearest you and open the search for that date's matches.
Parent planning notes
Check tickets before you go. Some events are free; some Fan Zones are ticketed. Use the Play Map LA listing for each event.
Pick one match. Kids may not last through every broadcast—treat food and activities as the bonus.
Transit often beats parking on big-match days. Union Station is the simplest rail option; many other sites need a transfer or short walk.
Pack for outdoors: hats, sunscreen, water, and ear protection for sensitive kids.
PlayMap Picks
Not sure where to start? Quick picks if you want one answer—not a spreadsheet.
Best opening-week pick (ended June 12)
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USA Kickoff Celebration, Fan Festival & Watch Party · June 12 · Santa Monica Place — Center Plaza
Free all-day kickoff festival with a 30-foot LED screen, DJs, games, and USA v Paraguay at 6 p.m.—before regional Fan Zones start.
Price: Free.
Best for: Opening-week families who want one big free watch party with mall bathrooms and shade.
Best for Westside / Expo Line
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World Play Zone · June 11–27 (daily) · Downtown Santa Monica Metro Kiss & Ride Lot
Free daily soccer hub next to Expo Line—easy repeat visit during group stage.
Price: Free.
Best for: Santa Monica, West LA, and Culver City families who want a no-parking downtown option.
Best free harbor watch party
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Free World Cup Viewing Party — Burton Chace Park · June 11–13 · July 11 · July 18 · Burton Chace Park, Marina del Rey
Free harbor-side big screen with food trucks, lawn games, and live entertainment—bring a blanket or low-back chair.
Price: Free.
Best for: Westside families who want water views and festival seating without a ticketed Fan Zone.
Best for toddlers
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Kickoff at the Coast: Sand & Soccer Art Experience · June 12 · June 15 · June 18 · June 21 · June 25 · June 28 · July 2 · July 10 · Marina Mother's Beach, Marina del Rey
Free sand sculptures and soccer art on SoFi match days—no broadcast, but easy to dip in and out (10 AM–6 PM).
Price: Free.
Best for: Little kids who won't sit through a full match; pair with Burton Chace if you want a screen nearby.
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World Cup Fun & Watch Party — Annenberg Community Beach House · June 25 · Annenberg Community Beach House, Santa Monica
Crafts, games, and a live match stream at the beach house—with a free courtyard splash pad and playground steps away.
Price: Free.
Best for: Toddlers who need a short visit: do splash pad and crafts, peek at the match, leave when everyone's done.
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Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone at Earvin Magic Johnson Park · July 4–5 · Earvin Magic Johnson Park, South LA
Free official Fan Zone over the July 4 weekend—family activities, marketplace, food trucks, and match broadcasts in a park everyone can access.
Price: Free admission.
Best for: Families who want a free, park-based Fan Zone with real community programming—not a ticketed festival lot.
FAQ
Are the Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zones kid-friendly?
Yes. Many official Fan Zones include family programming, soccer activities, games, and food. See PlayMap Picks above for our pre-game, harbor, toddler, and community picks.
Are the Fan Zones free?
Some are free and some are ticketed. Earvin Magic Johnson Park and Burton Chace Park are free; West Harbor and Downtown Burbank are ticketed. Check each Play Map LA listing before you go.
What is the difference between the FIFA Fan Festival and the LA Fan Zones?
The FIFA Fan Festival runs June 11–14 at the Coliseum. Regional LA Fan Zones run on selected dates from June 18 through July 19.
Which Fan Zone is easiest without a car?
Union Station—direct Metro access. Most other sites need a transfer or short walk.
Search for World Cup, FIFA Fan Festival, Fan Zone, or the venue name.
Regional Fan Zones start June 18. For ticketing and last-minute changes, see the official Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zones hub.
How we researched this guide
Play Map LA reviewed official host-committee, city, venue, museum, and organizer pages, then connected each recommendation to a dated Play Map LA event listing. “Best for” notes are editorial judgments based on published logistics such as price, location, transit, bathrooms, shade, activities, and likely visit length; they are not guarantees or paid rankings.
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Published June 4, 2026. Editorially updated July 14, 2026; tournament details last checked June 15, 2026.
