FIFA Fan Festival at LA Memorial Coliseum
Where Hollywood glamour meets the beautiful game at LA's legendary Coliseum
Your Fan Zone Guide
The FIFA Fan Festival in Los Angeles is where you celebrate the World Cup with tens of thousands of fellow fans from around the world. Held at FIFA Fan Festival at LA Memorial Coliseum, this free outdoor celebration runs for the entire tournament with giant screens, live music, food from every continent, and an electric atmosphere that only a global sporting event can create.
The Los Angeles FIFA Fan Festival takes over the iconic LA Memorial Coliseum grounds - the historic stadium that hosted two Olympic Games. Set in Exposition Park near USC, this legendary venue provides the perfect backdrop for a California football celebration. Fans gather under the Southern California sun to watch matches on massive screens, dance to live music, and feast on LA's legendary food truck culture. Open for 5 days only (June 11–15), this is a can't-miss experience.
This guide covers everything you need to know: how to get there, what to expect, where to eat nearby, insider tips, and answers to your most common questions.
FIFA Fan Festival at LA Memorial Coliseum
3911 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90037
What to Expect
Giant Screens
1/6Massive outdoor LED screens at the Coliseum grounds with cinema-quality sound
Live Performances
2/6LA's vibrant music scene: Latin pop, hip-hop, electronic, and live DJs all day
Food Truck Alley
3/6LA's famous food truck culture: tacos, Korean BBQ, açaí bowls, and more
Interactive Zone
4/6Skills challenges, penalty shootouts, and AR football experiences
Olympic Legacy
5/6Explore the Coliseum's Olympic history spanning nearly a century of sporting greatness
Kids & Family
6/6Mini pitches, face painting, and football clinics for young fans
Getting There
Metro Rail
E Line (Expo Park/USC station)
Expo Park/USC station on the E Line is steps from the Coliseum. Connects to downtown, Santa Monica, and beyond.
Get a TAP card at any station. The E Line runs from Santa Monica through DTLA. Expo Park station is right there.
Bus
Metro Local & DASH
Multiple bus routes serve Exposition Park along Figueroa St and Exposition Blvd.
The DASH bus is free and loops through nearby neighborhoods. Check routes for event-day service.
Rideshare
Uber and Lyft are widely available. Designated pickup/dropoff zones near the Coliseum.
LA traffic is brutal on event days. Add 30-60 min to your estimated arrival if driving. Metro is faster.
Walk
Hotels near USC campus and Exposition Park are within walking distance.
Figueroa St from DTLA to the Coliseum is walkable but long (2+ miles). Metro is better from downtown.
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16 Cities, One Global Festival
The Los Angeles fan zone is open june 11-15, 2026 (5 days, then distributed zones). Check individual city schedules as dates vary by location.
Eat Nearby
Chichen Itza
Yucatecan-Mexican
Beloved Mercado la Paloma stall serving incredible Yucatecan-style Mexican food
Exposition Park Rose Garden
Stunning 7-acre sunken garden with 15,000+ rose bushes - free entry
California Science Center
Free admission museum home to the Space Shuttle Endeavour
Dulce
Popular coffee and pastry spot near USC campus with LA-roasted coffee
Angel City Brewery
Craft brewery in the Arts District with outdoor seating and local brews
Insider Tips
The LA fan zone is ONLY open June 11–15 (5 days). Plan accordingly - this is a limited-time experience.
Apply sunscreen every 2 hours. The California sun is deceptively strong.
The fan zone is cashless. Apple Pay, Google Pay, and contactless cards accepted everywhere.
Parking near the Coliseum is limited and expensive on event days. Take the E Line Metro instead.
Exposition Park has free museums and the stunning Rose Garden - arrive early and explore.
The Coliseum has hosted 2 Olympics, a Super Bowl, and World Cup matches. Soak in the history.
Weather in Los Angeles
June - July 2026
Sunscreen is essential. LA sun is strong even on overcast days. Bring a hat and water bottle.
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