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Pasco explores hosting FIFA 2026 fan zone; staff estimates about $90,000 to stage six match days

3684589 · June 4, 2025
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Pasco staff proposed pursuing a FIFA 2026 fan zone in the Tri‑Cities area and estimated roughly $15,000 per match (six match days, about $90,000) for staging, with Visit Tri Cities and state security funds expected to help offset costs.

City staff asked the council whether Pasco should pursue hosting a FIFA 2026 fan zone for matches during the 2026 World Cup after FIFA and Visit Tri Cities identified the Tri‑Cities as a potential statewide fan‑zone location.

Director Rice said a FIFA fan zone is an official public space with big screens, stage, concessions, music and cultural programming where fans gather to watch live matches; the Tri‑Cities…

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