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Six global cities to host International FIFA Fan Festival events during World Cup

Six global cities to host International FIFA Fan Festival events during World Cup

October 10, 2022 | 11:53 PM
* Satellite events in London, Mexico City, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Seoul and Dubai will complement main FIFA Fan Festival in Doha’s Al Bidda Park
The fun, entertaining and joyful atmosphere of the FIFA Fan Festival in Doha’s Al Bidda Park will now be felt around the world as FIFA has announced that six global destinations will host satellite events during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.The International FIFA Fan Festival events will be hosted in six cities across the globe: London, Mexico City, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Seoul and Dubai.

The Venues

* London - Outernet Outernet is the newest party venue in the heart of London, with state-of-the-art facilities that will give fans in London a combined match-viewing and nightclub experience. * Mexico City - Plaza de la República An iconic tourist spot, centrally located in Mexico City. Plaza de la República is an open-air square that will naturally bring fans together. * Rio de Janeiro - Copacabana Known as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, Copacabana needs no introduction. It is an iconic location with a vibrant atmosphere, and it also hosted the 2014 FIFA World Cup Fan Fest. * Sao Paulo - Sao Paulo Anhangabaú Vale do Anhangabaú is a park that separates the old city centre from the new city centre in Sao Paulo. Centrally located, Vale do Anhangabaú is surrounded by iconic architecture and is easily accessible. * Seoul - S Factory S Factory is one of the trendiest venues in Seoul, with a premium underground feel that will make any event memorable. * Dubai - Dubai Harbour An extraordinary outdoor venue on the Dubai waterfront, with the city’s unique skyline serving as its backdrop.

The satellite events will complement the main FIFA Fan Festival in Doha’s Al Bidda Park, a newly reimagined experience that will create a go-to destination for all fans on-site in Qatar and will offer an electric experience of football, music, food and culture. All International FIFA Fan Festival events will offer live match broadcasts from the FIFA World Cup in Qatar as well as various entertainment-driven activities, including performances by popular international DJs, local musicians and artistes as well as appearances by FIFA Legends. Selected events will boast of 4D immersive audio that will bring the sounds from the matches in Qatar to local events.The International FIFA Fan Festival venues will be connected with the mothership event in Qatar through on-site FIFA World Cup branding, exclusive content from the host country and unified storytelling on FIFA digital channels, in particular FIFA+, which will serve as a digital content hub for fans to watch, experience and interact with others around the world. International FIFA Fan Festival events will be open on selected dates and times throughout the tournament, starting on November 20. The individual event concepts range in size, with pop-up activations as well as flagship events with a capacity of 10,000+ visitors. “The FIFA Fan Festival was designed to bring fans together beyond the stadiums to experience the best of football, music, culture and lifestyle,” said FIFA chief business officer Romy Gai.
October 10, 2022 | 11:53 PM