MIAMI — The grand opening of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Festival is from 2 p.m. to midnight on Saturday at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami.
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Organizers said there is enough room for about 30,000 fans to enjoy watch parties at four massive screens at the park at 301 Biscayne Boulevard.
“Everyone is welcome, all ages … they will be able to watch the games for free, while they are enjoying the music, the dancing, the food,” Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said on Wednesday.
For security, there will be metal detectors, and there is an “only clear bags” policy. Bags larger than 12 inches by 6 inches are not allowed.
Vaping and smoking are also banned. Chairs, blankets, tents, scooters, air horns, laser pointers, and inflatables are all included in the list of prohibited items.
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Except for baby food, outside food and beverages are not allowed. Organizers included a long line of food and drink vendors. The festival will open every day until July 5.
The matches start on Thursday when the Group A matches are at 3 p.m., Mexico vs. South Africa, and at 11 p.m., South Korea vs. The Czech Republic.
On Friday, the Group B, Canada vs. Bosnia, match is at 3 p.m. and the Group D, U.S. vs. Paraguay, match is at 9 p.m.
Festival’s schedule
June 13: The fan festival opens from 2 p.m. to midnight. There are three matches: The Group B, Qatar vs. Switzerland, game is at 3 p.m. The Group C, Brazil vs. Morocco, game is at 6 p.m. The Group C, Haiti vs. Scotland, game is at 9 p.m.
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June 14: The fan festival opens from Noon to 10 p.m.
June 15: The fan festival opens from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
June 16: The fan festival opens from 2 p.m. to midnight
June 17: The fan festival opens from Noon to 10 p.m.
June 18: The fan festival opens from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
June 19: The fan festival opens from 2 p.m. to midnight
June 20: The fan festival opens from Noon to 11 p.m.
June 21: The fan festival opens from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
June 22: The fan festival opens from Noon to 8 p.m.
June 23: The fan festival opens from Noon to 1 a.m.
June 24: The fan festival opens from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
June 25: The fan festival opens from 3 p.m. to 1 a.m.
June 26: The fan festival opens from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.
June 27: The fan festival opens from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.
June 28: The fan festival opens from 1 p.m to 10 p.m.
June 29: The fan festival opens from Noon to midnight
June 30: The fan festival opens from Noon to midnight
July 1: The fan festival opens from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
July 2: The fan festival opens from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
July 3: The fan festival opens from 1 p.m to 9 p.m.
July 4: The fan festival opens from Noon to midnight
July 5: The fan festival opens from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
For more information about the festival, visit this page.
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