Verizon, the Official Telecommunication Services Sponsor for FIFA World Cup 2026, announced its largest free ticket giveaway for customers, with over 2,500 tickets across 64 matches dropping on June 1 at 3:00 PM ET. The tickets, including hundreds of 'Golden Tickets' for pitchside access, will be available on a first-come, first-served basis exclusively through Verizon Access in the My Verizon app. Accounts can only claim tickets to games within 150 miles of their home address, optimizing for local fans.
To mark the occasion, Verizon debuted a new commercial featuring David Beckham, emphasizing that Verizon provides 'Ultimate Access' to the tournament. Leslie Berland, Chief Marketing Officer at Verizon, stated, 'This is our biggest FIFA World Cup ticket drop yet for the most highly anticipated sporting event.'
The ticket drop covers every U.S. host city, with specific match times varying by time zone. For example, Pacific Time cities like Seattle, Los Angeles, and San Francisco will have drops at 12 PM PT, while Central Time cities like Kansas City, Dallas, and Houston will have drops at 2 PM CT, and East Coast cities like Boston, Atlanta, New York New Jersey, Miami, and Philadelphia will have drops at 3 PM ET.
Beyond tickets, Verizon is enhancing fan experiences with the FOX One perk. New Verizon Home Internet customers can get three months of FOX One on us, while myPlan customers can add FOX One as a monthly perk for $15/month, a savings of nearly $5 off standard retail price. FOX One provides live and on-demand sports, news, and entertainment.
Verizon is also transforming the FIFA World Cup 2026 with advanced 5G and fiber technology, delivering massive connectivity upgrades across host stadiums and Fan Festivals. More information on how Verizon is building the digital backbone of the tournament is available here.
This announcement underscores Verizon's commitment to providing customers with exclusive access and experiences, leveraging its sponsorship of the world's biggest sporting event to drive customer engagement and loyalty.
