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CBS News
15-07-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Lottery for 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in San Francisco Bay Area announced
FIFA announced Tuesday details of a ticket lottery for the upcoming 2026 World Cup being held in North America, which includes matches being held in the San Francisco Bay Area. Tickets for the tournament, which is set to begin next June, will be released in phases. The first draw application window will open on Wednesday, Sep. 10. "We're looking forward to welcoming the world back to North America, as Canada, Mexico and the United States host what will be the biggest and greatest sporting event ever. We encourage fans everywhere to get ready to secure their place – these will be the most coveted seats in world sport," said FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Ahead of the draw, fans who are interested were urged to visit and to create a FIFA ID. Organizers anticipate 6.5 million people will attend the tournament, which consists of 104 matches featuring 48 teams. Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara will host six matches. Due to FIFA sponsorship rules, the facility is labeled as "San Francisco Bay Area Stadium" in tournament materials. Five of the games at the Santa Clara stadium will be group fixtures, while a sixth game will be a knockout match in the Round of 32. • Match 8 - Group Stage - Saturday, June 13 • Match 20 - Group Stage - Tuesday, June 16 • Match 31 - Group Stage - Friday, June 19 • Match 44 - Group Stage - Monday, June 22 • Match 60 - Group Stage - Thursday, June 25 • Match 81 - Round of 31 - Wednesday, July 1 According to FIFA, the final draw is set to take place in December, with specific schedules and kickoff times to be released "shortly thereafter." The tournament is scheduled to begin June 11, 2026 with a matchup in Mexico City. The World Cup Final will be held at MetLife Stadium (temporarily renamed New York / New Jersey Stadium) on July 19, 2026.
CBS News
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Savannah Bananas let Pittsburgh fans know if they've won the ticket lottery
Savannah Banana fans hoping to see the team at PNC Park in Pittsburgh are learning whether they've won the ticket lottery. If you were hoping to score tickets to watch the Savannah Bananas when they're in Pittsburgh but you didn't sign up for the lottery, you're a little too late to the game. How to get Savannah Banana Pittsburgh tickets To watch the team at PNC Park on Aug. 29 and Aug. 30, fans had to join a ticket lottery list that closed back in November. Joining the lottery list doesn't even guarantee tickets; emails are going out now letting people know whether they've won the chance to buy tickets. After the lottery list closed, the ticket wait list opened. Again, there's no guarantee, but if tickets are available, people on that list will be notified. If you didn't manage to snag tickets, the Savannah Bananas warn against turning to a third-party site. "Only tickets purchased through Fans First Tickets are guaranteed to be the real peel!" the team writes on their website. "Warning: Third-party tickets are often fraudulent and will not be accepted." How much are Savannah Banana tickets? Tickets to watch Banana Ball are $35 but can range up to $125 for premium experiences. The team only sells tickets through their official lottery. Some people will resell tickets on third-party platforms for an inflated price, but the Savannah Bananas warn that many of them are fake. Anaheim, CA - May 30: The Savannah Bananas perform a kick line before taking on the Firefighters at Angel Stadium on Friday, May 30, 2025 in Anaheim, CA. Luke Johnson/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images What are the Savannah Bananas? And what's Banana Ball? The Savannah Bananas are a viral sensation with over 10 million followers on TikTok. Their brand of baseball, called Banana Ball, combines the sport with choreographed dances. "Our players perform choreographed dances every game - Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen, Mariah Carey - You name it, they've danced to it," the team's website says. The players are also known for their legendary walk-ups, whether they're marching with the pep band, strutting down the yellow carpet or doing their own introductions. The Banana Ball World Tour is currently crisscrossing the United States, with every show sold out.
