Things to Do During the World Cup in Los Angeles

Los Angeles hosts World Cup 2026 matches at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood — fresh off hosting the 2028 Olympics. Beaches, tacos, Hollywood, and some of the best football culture in the US.

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   FIFA Fan Festival Los Angeles

   Fan Zone

   The official FIFA Fan Festival in LA will be one of the biggest on the West Coast. Expect giant screens, live acts, and food vendors — likely at a central location like LA Live or the Coliseum area.

   Browse LA fan zones
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   Matchday at SoFi Stadium

   Attraction

   SoFi Stadium (capacity 70,240) in Inglewood is one of the newest and most spectacular stadiums in the world. Take the Metro C Line to Downtown Inglewood station then walk or shuttle.

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   Watch matches on the beach in Santa Monica

   Sports Bar

   Santa Monica Pier and the beachfront bars along Ocean Avenue will be screening matches. Ye Olde King's Head British pub in Santa Monica is a classic football bar.

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   Taco crawl through East LA and Boyle Heights

   Food & Drink

   LA has the best Mexican food outside of Mexico. Hit the taco trucks on Olympic Boulevard, Guisados in Boyle Heights, and Mariscos Jalisco for shrimp tacos.

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   Explore the Getty Center

   Attraction

   The Getty Center in Brentwood offers free admission, world-class art, stunning architecture by Richard Meier, and panoramic views of LA from the hilltop gardens.

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   Hike Runyon Canyon or Griffith Park

   Outdoors

   Runyon Canyon is a quick hike with Hollywood Sign views. For a longer adventure, Griffith Park has trails, the Griffith Observatory (free), and the Hollywood sign up close.

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   Watch parties at LA Live

   Sports Bar

   LA Live is the entertainment complex around Crypto.com Arena. Yard House, Tom's Watch Bar, and the outdoor plaza will host big-screen events for marquee matches.

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   Day trip to the coast: Malibu or Long Beach

   Day Trip

   Malibu for celebrity-spotting and seafood at Nobu or Neptune's Net. Long Beach for a more relaxed vibe, craft beer, and the Aquarium of the Pacific.