Barely one-third of Toronto’s FIFA FanFest premium tickets sold, early data shows
Toronto sold barely a third of its premium FIFA Fan Fest Tickets, early data shows, potentially damaging a plan it launched to help manage escalating costs during the 2026 World Cup. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story. The plan the city ultimately settled on was to sell some premium tickets and keep general admission free.Garden Pavilion tickets cost $100, while the Pitchside Terrace went for $150.
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- ▪The plan the city ultimately settled on was to sell some premium tickets and keep general admission free.Garden Pavilion tickets cost $100, while the Pitchside Terrace went for $150.
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Toronto sold barely a third of its premium FIFA Fan Fest Tickets, early data shows, potentially damaging a plan it launched to help manage escalating costs during the 2026 World Cup. The Fan Fest events were held from June 11 to July 19 at Fort York Historic Site and The Bentway, screening soccer matches and hosting performances from bands and DJs.The festivals, described as a “key initiative” in the contract Toronto signed with FIFA, were originally meant to be a free benefit of hosting.But, as the tournament approached, escalating costs saw Toronto add paid access to try and raise revenue.Now, early data obtained by Global News reveals the city sold less than 40 per cent of its premium tickets — raising questions about how high the final tab will be.
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