After a sold-out opening day, L.A.’s FIFA Fan Festival brings the party to Memorial Coliseum

Memorial Coliseum has been transformed into the ultimate World Cup fan experience, and you can still get tickets through Sunday.

Jamie Ferrell

– Senior Staff Writer

· June 12, 2026

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The highly anticipated FIFA Fan Festival kicked off yesterday at Los Angeles’ Memorial Coliseum in Exposition Park, reaching full capacity as World Cup fans gathered to watch the first match between Mexico and South Africa.

Organizers recommend that guests buy their $10 tickets ASAP on Ticketmaster for the rest of the festival days, which run from today, Friday, June 12th, through Sunday, June 14th. The Coliseum will host additional match viewings alongside a lineup of musical performances.

Keep reading for more about what to expect.

Los Lobos perform at FIFA Fan Festival — FIFA Fan Festival opening day. Courtesy of the Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee.

Friday, June 12

🕜 Hours: 11 am to 9 pm

Attendees will be able to watch Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina at 12:00 p.m., followed by the USA vs. Paraguay at 6:00 p.m. Scheduled musical acts will include DJ Dense, Steve Aoki, Chapters with Mackenzie Sol and Alexandra Starr, DJ Ravidrums, Magnus Ferrell, and DJ Spider.

Saturday, June 13

🕜 Hours: 1 pm to 9 pm

Football broadcasts will feature Brazil vs. Morocco at 3:00 p.m. and Haiti vs. Scotland at 6:00 p.m. The entertainment roster will feature Knolldoll, Leyenda Ballet Folklorico, DJ Joel, and a closing performance by Capital Cities at 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, June 14

🕜 Hours: 9 pm to 5 pm

Attendees will have the opportunity to view Germany vs. Curaçao at 10:00 a.m. and the Netherlands vs. Japan at 1:00 p.m. Musical performances will include Ladler, the J-Town Taiko Club, Sickick, and Normani.

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