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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) According to a release from VisitPA in Philadelphia, Governor Josh Shapiro and Visit PA, in partnership with Philadelphia Soccer 2026: the 501(c)(3) nonprofit local host committee planning and executing FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches in Philadelphia, announced yesterday the official locations of three “Pennsylvania World Cup Fan Zones,” which will bring the electricity of the world’s biggest sporting event to communities across the Commonwealth. These fan zones, which are championed by Governor Josh Shapiro to ensure that every Pennsylvanian can experience the wonder of FIFA World Cup 2026™, will be located in Pittsburgh, Reading, and Scranton to bring free, world-class public viewing events to tens of thousands of fans.

The Fan Zones locations, dates and hours of operation are as follows:

• Pittsburgh — Acrisure Stadium, the home of the Pittsburgh Steelers
• Reading — Reading Arena, which is a downtown multi-purpose arena
• Scranton — Lackawanna County Courthouse Square, which is an iconic outdoor park in the heart of downtown Scranton

HOURS OF OPERATION:
PITTSBURGH FAN ZONE
Pittsburgh Football Stadium (Acrisure Stadium)
100 Art Rooney Avenue
Fan Zone Events
Saturday, July 4th, 11 a.m.– 6 p.m.
1 p.m.: Round of 16 Knockout Match
5 p.m.: Round of 16 Knockout Match
Sunday, July 5th, 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.
4 p.m.: Round of 16 Knockout Match

8 p.m.: Round of 16 Knockout Match
Thursday, July 9th, 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
4 p.m.: Quarterfinal Match
Sunday, July 19th, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
3 p.m.: World Cup Final

READING FAN ZONE
Reading Arena (Santander Arena)
700 Penn Street, Reading
Fan Zone Events
Friday, July 3rd, noon – 11:30 p.m.
2 p.m.: Round of 32 Knockout Match
6 p.m.: Round of 32 Knockout Match
9:30 p.m.: Round of 32 Knockout Match
Saturday, July 4th, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
1 p.m.: Round of 16 Knockout Match
5 p.m.: Round of 16 Knockout Match
Saturday, July 18th, 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
5 p.m.: World Cup Bronze Final
Sunday, July 19th, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
3 p.m.: World Cup Final

SCRANTON FAN ZONE
Lackawanna County Courthouse Square
North Washington Avenue & Linden Street, Scranton
Fan Zone Events
Saturday, July 4th, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
1 p.m.: Round of 16 Knockout Match

5 p.m.: Round of 16 Knockout Match
Sunday, July 5, 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.
4 p.m.: Round of 16 Knockout Match
8 p.m.: Round of 16 Knockout Match
Monday, July 6th, 1 pm – 11 pm
3 p.m.: Round of 16 Knockout Match
8 p.m.: Round of 16 Knockout Match
Saturday, July 18th, 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
5 p.m.: World Cup Bronze Final
Sunday, July 19th, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
3 p.m.: World Cup Final