FIFA World Cup Fan Zone coming to National Mall

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WASHINGTON - The FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Zone in Washington, D.C. will be held on the National Mall, bringing a large-scale public viewing experience to the nation’s capital during the 2026 tournament, according to a press release. 

Set on the National Mall, the fan zone will run from June 11 through July 19, aligning with the tournament's schedule.

The space will feature live match viewing on large screens, interactive exhibits, cultural programming, music, food vendors, youth activities and family-friendly events, per the release. 

The activation is being launched by Freedom 250, the national organization leading the celebration of the United States' 250th birthday this summer; it's expected to serve as a central gathering space for fans throughout the competition. 

Local perspective:

Check out the full event schedule below: 

June: 

• Thursday 6/11: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Friday 6/12: 2 p.m. to 12 a.m.
• Saturday 6/13: 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Sunday 6/14: 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Monday 6/15: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Tuesday 6/16: 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Sunday 6/17: 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Thursday 6/18: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Friday 6/19: 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Saturday 6/20: 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Sunday 6/21: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Monday 6/22: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Tuesday 6/23: 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Wednesday 6/24: 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Thursday 6/25: 3 p.m. to 1 a.m.
• Friday 6/26: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Saturday 6/27: 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Sunday 6/28: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Monday 6/29: 12 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Tuesday 6/30: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

July: 

• Wednesday 7/1: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Thursday 7/2: 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Friday 7/3: 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Saturday 7/4: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Sunday 7/5: 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Monday 7/6: 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Tuesday 7/7: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Thursday 7/9: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Friday 7/10: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Saturday 7/11: 4 p.m. to 12 a.m.
• Tuesday 7/14: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Wednesday 7/15: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Saturday 7/18: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Sunday 7/19: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

What's next:

The fan zone will be free and open to the public, with additional details on programming partners and final logistics expected closer to the tournament.