"The Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing is set to temporarily transform into a FIFA World Cup Fan Zone for select group games next summer. Louis Armstrong Stadium will act as a 10,000-capacity fan zone for World Cup group games between June 17 and 28 next year, offering an "immersive experience" of family-friendly entertainment and interactive fan events."
"Ticketed entry to fan zones breaks with FIFA tradition, with fans historically granted free entry in order to watch games they are not attending in person. Ticketed access allows organizers to control attendance at limited-capacity venues while also generating some revenue, but the Athletic has reported that other host cities, including Philadelphia and Kansas City, have already committed to providing free entry to fan zones."
"The host committee said it will be announcing more fan experiences throughout the city as the World Cup draws nearer, with fan zones set to play a major role in the fan experience next summer. MetLife Stadium is hosting just eight of the 104-game World Cup, while only a tiny number of fans will be able to secure tickets for games at the 82,500-seater venue."
Louis Armstrong Stadium at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center will operate as a 10,000-capacity FIFA World Cup fan zone for select group games from June 17–28, providing family-friendly entertainment and interactive fan events. Live Nation will operate the fan zone as one of three official fan zones announced by the New York New Jersey Host Committee, alongside a Fan Fest at Liberty State Park for the full tournament and a Rockefeller Center fan village for knockout stages. Tickets for Liberty State Park and Louis Armstrong experiences are reported at $10, while Rockefeller Center access will be free. Ticketed entry departs from FIFA tradition, allowing attendance control and revenue, though some host cities plan free entry. More fan experiences will be announced as the tournament approaches, and fan zones will help manage spillover due to limited MetLife Stadium seating.
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