Pasco to host FIFA World Cup fan zones for 4 matches. Where to go, what to know

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted by 16 cities across three countries in North America, including 11 spots in the United States.

Seattle’s Lumen Field is hosting six matches this summer.

Through official fan zones, you can experience the action right here in Tri-Cities.

Here’s how:

What are the FIFA World Cup Fan Zones?

Short-term rental marketplace Airbnb partnered with World Cup organizers to fund “fan zones,” including nine in Washington state.

The Seattle FIFA World Cup Local Organizing Committee said the fan zones ensure fans across the state can be part of the event.

“These fan zones represent our commitment to making this a truly statewide celebration,” committee CEO Peter Tomozawa said in a Feb. 24 news release. “Whether you’re joining at the waterfront in Everett or Olympia, or cheering in Tacoma, the Tri-Cities or Yakima, every fan will have the chance to be part of this once-in-a-generation event.”

Airbnb provided $40,000 in grants to the official fan zones in Washington state, which include Bellingham, Bremerton, Everett, Olympia, Spokane, Tacoma, Tri-Cities, Vancouver and Yakima.

The grants are meant to support “local celebrations, community gathering spaces and fan-focused programming during the tournament,” Airbnb said in a Feb. 24 news release.

Through the fan zones, Washingtonians across the state will get to experience the excitement of the World Cup in Seattle.

Where is FIFA World Cup fan zone in Tri-Cities?

The Tri-Cities World Cup Fan Zone is at the Pasco Sporting Complex and Gesa Stadium on Burden Boulevard in Pasco.

“Pasco is proud to serve as an official SeattleFWC26 Fan Zone community and to be part of this historic global celebration,” Pasco Mayor Charles Grimm said in the committee release. “Soccer is deeply woven into the fabric of our community, making this an incredible fit for our city.”

The fan zone will host events during four matches, on June 15 and 19, July 1 and 6.

What can I expect at Pasco World Cup fan zone?

According to the city of Pasco, the community-focused celebrations will feature watch parties, food and entertainment.

World Cup matches will be shown on a large screen in a “lively outdoor setting,” organizers said.

Attendees can also expect a festival-style atmosphere with music, family-friendly activities, local vendors and interactive spaces.

“Whether you’re wearing your team colors or just soaking in your excitement, the fan zone is all about shared moments, big energy, and unforgettable summer nights,” Pasco organizers stated.

The festivities will vary for each match, with events ending one hour after the featured match ends.

What’s the schedule for Pasco World Cup fan zone?

Gesa Stadium will open at 10 a.m. Monday, June 15, ahead of the World Cup match between Belgium and Egypt at Lumen Field.

The match starts at noon.

Entertainment includes a live performance from Chiawana High School mariachi band Halcón del Río and soccer drills and skills with Richland and Pasco high school soccer players.

There will also be an e-sports competition. Winners will qualify for a contest on the big screen at the following fan zone event.

On Friday, June 19, the United States will take on Australia at Lumen Field. The Pasco Sporting Complex will open at 10 a.m., with the match starting at noon.

The event will include an e-sports competition on the big screen and a live performance by Pasco High School mariachi band Reyes de Pasco.

Gesa Stadium opens at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, for an event featuring the Round of 32 match.

There will also be a live performance by Los Fujis de Washington.

The Monday, July 6, fan zone event will feature the Round of 16 match. Gesa Stadium will open at 3 p.m.

Attendees can see a live performance by Ballet Folklorico Cielo de Mexico.

How can I ride Ben Franklin Transit soccer shuttles?

Ben Franklin Transit is offering free soccer shuttles to the fan zone every half hour during fan zone events.

Fans can be picked up at the Three Rivers Transit Center in Kennewick, the Knight Street Transit Center in Richland, and the 22nd Avenue Transit Center in Pasco. They’ll be taken directly to the fan zone, with returns afterward.

On Monday, June 15, and Friday, June 19, the soccer shuttle will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

On Wednesday, July 1, the soccer shuttle will run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

On Monday, July 6, the shuttle will run from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.