"Still not able to get a seat inside the stadium? Each of the 11 U.S. host cities will be holding fan festivals, where people can congregate to watch the games on massive televisions. "A majority of people that come to our market do not have a ticket to go to the match, but want to be part of the World Cup excitement," said Kathryn Schloessman, president and chief executive officer of the Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment Commission,"
""There's going to be these fun fan festivals, which are major viewing parties, where you can watch your favorite teams. Very family friendly, very inexpensive." This World Cup, the second to be played in the U.S., will kick off June 11 in Mexico City and end in East Rutherford, N.J. on July 19. Eight games will be played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, including the U.S. team's opener on June 12 and its group-play final 13 days later."
Eleven U.S. host cities will operate fan festivals that provide large-screen viewing areas where people can gather to watch World Cup matches. Local organizers note most visitors to those markets will not have stadium tickets but will seek the World Cup experience through public viewing. Fan festivals are described as major viewing parties that are family friendly and low cost. The tournament runs June 11 in Mexico City through July 19 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. SoFi Stadium in Inglewood will host eight matches, including the U.S. team's opener on June 12 and a group-stage finale 13 days later.
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