The Winter Gardens Blackpool is set to host Lancashire’s largest indoor fan zone for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The event will take place in the Olympia exhibition hall, offering residents a central location to watch England’s opening matches this June.
Organised by Blackpool Tourism Limited, which took over operations of the venue in February 2026, the fan zone will screen two of England’s group stage matches. Fans can watch England face Croatia on Wednesday 17 June and England against Ghana on Tuesday 23 June. Both matches are scheduled to kick off at 21:00, with doors at the venue opening at 19:00.
Tickets for the events are currently on sale. General admission is priced at £8.45, while those looking for an enhanced experience can purchase VIP tickets for £13.45. The fan zone is situated within the historic Victorian complex, which is owned by Blackpool Council.
The Olympia hall, built in 1930, can accommodate up to 3,500 people. This upcoming event continues the venue’s recent history of hosting large-scale football screenings, following successful fan zones held at the site during the 2022 World Cup and the 2024 European Championship.
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