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Toronto Proposes Free World Cup Fan Fest After Backlash

4/23/2026

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The City of Toronto proposes making the World Cup Fan Fest at Fort York and the Bentway largely free after backlash over charging admission.
The backlash followed a report that suggested a $10 admission fee, though the event was initially classified as free.
Pending City Council approval, the plan would offer 15,600 free general admission tickets daily and project 20,000 total attendees, per Councillor Josh Matlow (Toronto City Council).

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The City of Toronto proposes making the World Cup Fan Fest at Fort York and the Bentway largely free after backlash over charging admission.
The backlash followed a report that suggested a $10 admission fee, though the event was initially classified as free.
Pending City Council approval, the plan would offer 15,600 free general admission tickets daily and project 20,000 total attendees, per Councillor Josh Matlow (Toronto City Council).