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Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Tickets
Eight matches at SoFi Stadium, including a quarter-final under the translucent canopy.
Los Angeles hosts eight 2026 FIFA World Cup matches at SoFi Stadium, including a quarter-final on 11 July 2026. SoFi is the most futuristic NFL venue in the country — translucent ETFE roof, 70,000 capacity, surrounded by Hollywood Park entertainment and direct rail to LAX via the Metro K Line.
Los Angeles — TL;DR for World Cup 2026
- Stadium
- SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, CA)
- Capacity
- 70,000 (expandable to 100,000)
- Matches hosted
- 8 (incl. quarter-final · 11 Jul 2026)
- Stages
- Group → Quarter-final
- Tickets from
- USD 290 (group) · 2,400+ (QF)
- Nearest airport
- LAX — 15 min by Metro K Line
Why Los Angeles matters at World Cup 2026
- SoFi has the largest indoor LED video board (Infinity Screen) of any sports venue.
- Open at the sides but covered overhead — no rain delays, controlled shade.
- Adjacent YouTube Theater hosts FIFA Fan Festival programming on match days.
Best for
Knockout-round travellers
Los Angeles hosts knockout matches (Round of 32, Round of 16, Quarter-final). Build the trip around your team’s probable bracket path.
Best for
Group-stage neutrals
Los Angeles group-stage tickets are the most affordable inventory in the tournament — often 30–50% cheaper than knockouts. Pair two matches in one trip to amortise flights.
Best for
Local & regional fans
Los Angeles sits inside the largest fan-supply zone in USA — minimal travel, easy hotel inventory, and the strongest day-of atmosphere on the resale market.
World Cup 2026 matches in Los Angeles
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SoFi Stadium — venue guide
Capacity
70,240
Year built
2020
Roof
Fixed
Surface
Artificial turf (temporary natural grass overlay for World Cup)
Nearest airport
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) — 5 min by car
Public transit
Metro K Line to Downtown Inglewood station, then free shuttle to stadium. LA Metro buses also serve the area.
Parking
On-site parking available. Pre-purchase at sofistadium.com/parking. Parking opens 3 hours before kick-off. Expect heavy traffic on Century Blvd.
Rideshare
Uber/Lyft drop-off zones on Prairie Avenue and Century Boulevard. Allow extra time for post-match pickup.
Neighborhood
Hollywood, Santa Monica, and Venice Beach are all accessible by car/Metro. The stadium's translucent roof keeps you covered while letting in natural light — a unique experience.
Weather tip
Classic LA weather in June (18-26°C). Rarely rains. The fixed roof provides shade. Wear comfortable shoes — lots of walking.
Local time
PDT (UTC-7)
Plan your trip to Los Angeles
Stadium & rounds in Los Angeles
Host stadium
SoFi Stadium
Venue guide, capacity, getting there & tickets →
Group stage
72 matches across 12 groups from 11 June to 27 June 2026.
Round of 32
The first ever World Cup Round of 32 — 16 matches from 28 June to 3 July 2026.
Round of 16
8 single-elimination matches from 4 to 7 July 2026 — last-16 of the tournament.
Quarter-final
Four quarter-finals on 9 and 11 July 2026 across Boston, LA, Kansas City and Miami.
Other host cities — explore & compare
New York / New Jersey
Home of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium on 19 July 2026.
8 matches
Dallas
Nine matches at AT&T Stadium — more than any other US host city, including a semi-final.
9 matches
Miami
Seven matches plus the third-place play-off on 18 July 2026 at Hard Rock Stadium.
7 matches
Atlanta
Eight matches and a semi-final at the only retractable-roof stadium with a true sky-camera oculus.
8 matches
Boston
Seven matches in Foxborough including a quarter-final on 9 July 2026.
7 matches
Philadelphia
Six walkable matches at Lincoln Financial Field — one of the loudest crowds of the tournament.
6 matches
Houston
Seven matches under Texas's only retractable-roof World Cup venue.
7 matches
Kansas City
Six matches at the loudest stadium in world sport — Guinness-certified.
6 matches