DC hosting FIFA World Cup ‘fan zone’ tied to 250th birthday of US
This fan zone is part of a host of scheduled events to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary organized by the White House planning commission Freedom 250. It will be stationed in the section of the mall closest to the Capitol, and it will open for every U.S. game and other matches that start before 7 p.m. The event series will feature live match viewing, food, music and other youth and cultural programming experiences, according to Freedom 250.
- ▪This fan zone is part of a host of scheduled events to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary organized by the White House planning commission Freedom 250.
- ▪It will be stationed in the section of the mall closest to the Capitol, and it will open for every U.S. game and other matches that start before 7 p.m.
- ▪The event series will feature live match viewing, food, music and other youth and cultural programming experiences, according to Freedom 250.
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Sports & Gaming DC hosting FIFA World Cup ‘fan zone’ tied to 250th birthday of US Comments: by Sarah Davis - 05/26/26 3:48 PM ET Comments: Link copied by Sarah Davis - 05/26/26 3:48 PM ET Comments: Link copied NOW PLAYING The National Mall in Washington, D.C., will serve as a “fan zone” this summer during the FIFA World Cup tournament, organizers announced on Tuesday. This fan zone is part of a host of scheduled events to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary organized by the White House planning commission Freedom 250. It will be stationed in the section of the mall closest to the Capitol, and it will open for every U.S. game and other matches that start before 7 p.m. EDT during the tournament.
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