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Hansen Dam Recreation Area, Earvin ‘Magic' Johnson Park to host FIFA Fan Zones
By Jonathan Lloyd at NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· July 2, 2026
· 3 min read
Fourth of July weekend World Cup watch parties are coming to the Hansen Dam Recreation Area in Los Angeles ’ northern San Fernando Valley and Earvin “Magic” Johnson Park in South Los Angeles.
The FIFA Fan Zone community events feature live match broadcasts, fan activations, music, food and more...
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Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The selection of Hansen Dam Recreation Area and Earvin "Magic" Johnson Park as FIFA Fan Zones brings a unique opportunity for community engagement and economic activity to the San Fernando Valley and South Los Angeles. By hosting World Cup watch parties, these parks will attract visitors from across the city, potentially boosting local businesses and showcasing the diversity of Los Angeles' neighborhoods. The contrast between the ticketed experience at Hansen Dam Lake, with its VIP options and lakefront entertainment, and the free community celebrations at Earvin "Magic" Johnson Park and Whittier Narrows, highlights the city's efforts to make the World Cup accessible to a broad range of residents. As the events approach, it will be worth watching how the city balances the needs of local residents with the influx of visitors, and how the Fan Zones reflect the character and spirit of their surrounding communities.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Fourth of July weekend World Cup watch parties are coming to the Hansen Dam Recreation Area in Los Angeles’ northern San Fernando Valley and Earvin “Magic” Johnson Park in South Los Angeles.
The FIFA Fan Zone community events feature live match broadcasts, fan activations, music, food and more...
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