L.A.-area soccer fans won’t need a stadium ticket to experience World Cup excitement this month. Downtown Long Beach has officially transformed Pine Avenue into a massive outdoor viewing destination, where fans can watch live matches on a towering 23-foot screen while enjoying activations, food, drinks, and community celebrations throughout June.
Running through June 27, the free fan fest is bringing together supporters from around the world for daily match broadcasts in the heart of Long Beach. Beginning each morning, visitors can experience the atmosphere of a major soccer festival without ever stepping inside a stadium.
⚽ What to expect at Long Beach’s World Cup Fan Fest
Throughout June, visitors can enjoy:
- Free admission with no tickets required
- Live matches broadcast daily on a giant 23-foot outdoor screen
- Fan activations from official Soccer Celebration partners
- Special appearances from the LA Galaxy Star Squad
- LA Galaxy Team Store pop-up shopping experiences
- Outdoor beverage service through participating EZ Sip locations
- Family-friendly viewing areas along Pine Avenue
- One of Southern California’s largest free World Cup watch party environments
Organizers note that capacity is limited, and fans are encouraged to arrive early for high-profile matches. They expect large crowds for many of the tournament’s most anticipated matchups, including United States, Mexico, Brazil, England, Argentina, and France matches.
🍻 Food, drinks, and fan experiences
Fans can continue the festivities before and after matches at participating EZ Sip partner locations located along Pine Avenue where visitors can purchase beverages and enjoy them within designated outdoor viewing areas.
Participating venues include:
- Shannon’s On Pine Irish Pub & Sports Bar
- Agaves Kitchen & Tequila
- Altar Society Brewing & Coffee Co.
- Baby Bros Pizza & Wings
🚗 Parking and transportation
Organizers expect heavy attendance throughout the event and are encouraging visitors to use public transit, rideshare services, or carpool whenever possible.
Downtown Long Beach public parking facilities will remain available, though high demand is expected during marquee matchups.
⭐Meet the LA Galaxy Star Squad
On June 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, and 27, the event will also feature activations from official Soccer Celebration partners, appearances from the LA Galaxy Star Squad, and merchandise opportunities through the LA Galaxy Team Store pop-up.
The team store will offer official tournament merchandise, national team gear, LA Galaxy apparel, and limited-edition Soccer Celebration collaborations with artist Cheyne Ellett.
🎟️Get free LA Galaxy tickets
Fans attending the Long Beach World Cup Fan Fest will also have opportunities to score free LA Galaxy tickets throughout the event.
On select activation days, LA Galaxy representatives and the LA Galaxy Star Squad will be on-site hosting giveaways, fan activities, and special promotions. Visitors can enter for chances to win tickets to upcoming LA Galaxy matches, along with exclusive team merchandise and other prizes.
📍 Location: Pine Avenue & Broadway, Downtown Long Beach
🗓️ Dates: June 11–27, 2026
