Complete Bid Book – United Bid

17
FIFA Fan Fest/Host City Fan Services
Baltimore
Baltimore’s strong football tradition has united communities across the city. Together with
volunteer Certified Tourism Ambassadors (CTA) and Baltimore citizens, fans, and visitors to the
2026 FIFA World Cup will be welcomed with cultural festivals, food, renowned music, arts,
and fun installations.
The United Bid recommends two exciting locations with contrasting urban and historic
locations for the FIFA Fan Fests in Baltimore:
Inner Harbor,
Baltimore, USA
Approximately 14,000 m 2
15,000
Newly-developed pedestrianized area along
the Baltimore Harbor with iconic views and
excellent access to public transportation.
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The Inner Harbor, a newly-developed site
along the Baltimore Harbor, includes Rash
Field, West Shore Park, and McKeldin
Square. Its central location lends itself to
convenient public transit access. With iconic
views and a large walking area, the site
already has the infrastructure for large public
gatherings. Hosting a FIFA Fan Fest in
this location will support the regeneration
of the downtown area and raise its profile
as a key visitor destination.
Fort McHenry National Monument and
Historic Shrine,
Baltimore, USA
Approximately 175,000 m 2
50,000
Historic pentagonal coastal bastion fort on
Baltimore’s waterfront.
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Fort McHenry National Monument and
Historic Shrine is a coastal pentagonal
bastion fort, where Francis Scott Key was
inspired to the write the national anthem of
the United States. The open spaces
surrounding the fort provide panoramic
ocean and city views, creating a dramatic
and memorable stage for FIFA Fan Fest
celebrations.
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