Philadelphia's FIFA Fan Festival™ is free and open to the public for all 39 days of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, running June 11 – July 19 at Lemon Hill in East Fairmount Park. Entry will be managed through an online registration platform to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests.
Welcoming the World With a Philly Phlavor
Philadelphia’s FIFA Fan Festival™ will be unlike any other visitor experience in the United States in 2026. Built on the pride of a city that never rests, and harnessing the electric energy of America’s 250th anniversary in the place where our nation was founded, Philadelphia's Fan Festival will be a continuous celebration of community, culture, music, and sport. It will be a truly iconic global destination, ready to welcome the world.
As the heart of the FIFA World Cup experience for visitors and residents alike, Fan Festival will be free and open to the public. On match day, fans can expect watch parties, food and beverage offerings, world-class entertainment, and unforgettable activations, while non-match days will offer ticketed concert experiences.
The celebration doesn’t stop when the whistle blows. Throughout the tournament, FIFA Fan Festival™ Philadelphia will come alive with concerts, cultural programming, community events, live entertainment, and special experiences on both match and non-match days. Philadelphia Soccer 2026 will welcome artists, performers, cultural organizations, and community groups from across the city and beyond, creating a festival atmosphere that reflects both the global spirit of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and the creativity, energy, and cultural diversity that make Philadelphia unique.
The Philadelphia Phestival Marketplace will feature a curated marketplace of local makers, artists, and artisans, bringing together handmade goods, original artwork, apparel, accessories, and locally crafted merchandise from across Philadelphia.
Designed to feel vibrant, welcoming, and uniquely Philly, the space will celebrate the city’s diverse creative community while giving visitors the chance to discover small businesses, meet local creators, and shop one-of-a-kind finds throughout the FIFA World Cup 2026™.
Fans can expect immersive activations and interactive experiences throughout the festival grounds from FIFA Commercial Partners and Host City Supporters. From games and giveaways to once-in-a-lifetime immersive photo moments, and large than life experiences, activations across the site will keeps fans exploring, celebrating, and discovering something new throughout the tournament.
At the heart of the festival will be a rotating lineup of local food trucks, highlighting small, diverse, and independently owned vendors from across the region. New vendors will be featured throughout the tournament, giving guests an opportunity to experience a wide range of Philadelphia’s celebrated culinary scene—from classic Philly staples to global flavors representing the many cultures that call this city home.
The Pennsylvania Pavilion at FIFA Fan Festival™ Philadelphia, presented by Visit PA, invites visitors to discover Pennsylvania, a destination that blends vibrant cities, scenic landscapes, cultural attractions, and outdoor adventure. Designed as a dynamic yet restorative space, the Pavilion gives guests a place to pause and recharge while exploring the extraordinary diversity of the Commonwealth. Guests can enjoy interactive experiences, catch live entertainment from the Visit PA Playmakers, pick up a Pennsylvania souvenir, and start planning their next getaway.
Location
Lemon Hill Park
1 Lemon Hill Drive
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Website: East Fairmount Park’s Lemon Hill
Map: Philadelphia's FIFA Fan Festival™ Venue at Lemon Hill (Downloadable PDF)
To enter the venue, go to the secured entry point: Kelly Drive and Sedgley Drive.
All guests must go through a security check upon entering, including magnetometers and bag checks. Guests are encouraged to review the prohibited items list on the Emergency Services, Safety & Conduct page. Any items that are prohibited will be confiscated and disposed.
FIFA Fan Festival™ Philadelphia will run throughout the entire 39-day tournament. On match days, the schedule will follow the FIFA World Cup 2026™ daily match schedule and will open one hour prior to the start of the first match shown and close one hour after the conclusion of the last match that will be shown. On non-match days, operating hours will be determined by the entertainment and programming schedule.
Week 1: June 11 - 14
| Date | Festival Hours | Matches Broadcasted |
| Thursday, June 11, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM | 3:00 PM – Mexico vs South Africa |
| Friday, June 12, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM | 3:00 PM – Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina 9:00 PM – USA vs Paraguay |
| Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM | 3:00 PM – Qatar vs Switzerland 6:00 PM – Brazil vs Morocco |
| Sunday, June 14, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM | 1:00 PM – Germany vs Curaçao 4:00 PM – Netherlands vs Japan 7:00 PM – Côte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador |
Week 2: June 15 - 20
| Date | Festival Hours | Matches Broadcasted |
| Monday, June 15th, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM | 12:00 PM – Spain vs Capo Verde 3:00 PM – Belgium vs Egypt 6:00 PM – Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay |
| Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 3:00 PM – France vs Senegal 6:00 PM – Iraq vs Norway |
| Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM | 1:00 PM – Portugal vs DR Congo 4:00 PM – England vs Croatia 7:00 PM – Ghana vs Panama |
| Thursday, June 18, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM | 12:00 PM – Czechia vs South Africa 3:00 PM – Switzerland vs ITA/NIR/WAL/BIH 6:00 PM – Canada vs Qatar |
| Friday, June 19, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 12:00 AM | 3:00 PM - USA vs Australia 6:00 PM - Scotland vs Morocco 8:30 PM - Brazil vs Haiti |
| Saturday, June 20, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM | 1:00 PM – Netherlands vs Sweden 4:00 PM – Germany vs Côte d'Ivoire 8:00 PM – Ecuador vs Curaçao |
| Sunday, June 21, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM | 12:00 PM - Spain vs Saudi Arabia 3:00 PM - Belgium vs IR Iran 6:00 PM - Uruguay vs Cabo Verde |
Week 3: June 22 - 29
| Date | Festival Hours | Matches Broadcasted |
| Monday, June 22, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM | 1:00 PM – Argentina vs Austria 5:00 PM – France vs Iraq 8:00 PM – Norway vs Senegal |
| Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM | 1:00 PM – Portugal vs Uzbekistan 4:00 PM – England vs Ghana 7:00 PM – Panama vs Croatia |
| Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM | 3:00 PM – Switzerland vs Canada 3:00 PM – Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar 6:00 PM – Scotland vs Brazil 6:00 PM – Morocco vs Haiti |
| Thursday, June 25, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM – Ecuador vs Germany 4:00 PM – Curaçao vs Côte d'Ivoire 7:00 PM – Japan vs Sweden 7:00 PM – Tunisia vs Netherland 10:00 PM – Türkiye vs USA 10:00 PM – Paraguay vs Australia |
| Friday, June 26, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM – Norway vs France 3:00 PM – Senegal vs Iraq 8:00 PM – Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia 8:00 PM – Uruguay vs Spain |
| Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 10:30 PM | 5:00 PM – Panama vs England 5:00 PM – Croatia vs Ghana 7:30 PM – Colombia vs Portugal 7:30 PM – DR Congo vs Uzbekistan |
| Sunday, June 28, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM – 2A vs 2B |
Week 4: June 29 - July 5
| Date | Festival Hours | Matches Broadcasted |
| Monday, June 29, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 7:30 PM | 1:00 PM – 1C vs 2F 4:30 PM – 1E vs 3 ABCDEF |
| Tuesday, June 30, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM | 1:00 PM – 2E vs 2I 5:00 PM – 1I vs 3 CDFGH |
| Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM | 12:00 PM – 1L vs 3 EGHIJK 4:00 PM – 1G vs 3 AEHIJ 8:00 PM – 1D vs 3 BEFIJ |
| Thursday, July 2, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM | 3:00 PM – 1H vs 2J 7:00 PM – 2K vs 2L |
| Friday, July 3, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM – 2D vs 2G 6:00 PM – 1J vs 2H |
| Saturday, July 4, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 1:00 PM - W74 vs W77 |
| Sunday, July 5, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM | 4:00 PM – W76 vs W78 8:00 PM – W79 vs W80 |
Week 5: July 6 - 12
| Date | Festival Hours | Matches Broadcasted |
| Monday, July 6, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM – W83 vs W84 8:00 PM – W81 vs W82 |
| Tuesday, July 7, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM | 12:00 PM – W86 vs W88 4:00 PM – W85 vs W87 |
| Wednesday, July 8, 2026 | Cultural Programming: TBD | Hours TBD |
| Thursday, July 9, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM | 4:00 PM – W89 vs W90 |
| Friday, July 10, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM – W93 vs W94 |
| Saturday, July 11, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM – W91 vs W92 9:00 PM – W95 vs W96 |
| Sunday, July 12, 2026 | Cultural Programming: TBD | Hours TBD |
Week 6: July 13 - 19
| Date | Festival Hours | Matches Broadcasted |
| Monday, July 13, 2026 | Cultural Programming: TBD | Hours TBD |
| Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM – W97 vs W98 |
| Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM – W99 vs W100 |
| Thursday, July 16, 2026 | Cultural Programming: TBD | Hours TBD |
| Friday, July 17, 2026 | Cultural Programming: TBD | Hours TBD |
| Saturday, July 18, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | 5:00 PM – L101 vs L102 |
| Sunday, July 19, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM – W101 vs W102 |
