"The City of Toronto has now said it can provide the vast majority of tickets to its 2026 FIFA world cup fan festival at no cost, changing course from a plan to charge $10 per person for general admission last week."
"Of the 20,000 tickets available to the festival every day, 15,600 will be no cost general admission and 500 will be no cost dedicated to community groups."
"Councillors will vote on the report during this week's council session, which is scheduled to run on Wednesday and Thursday."
"I hope councillors will support it so that everyone who wants to come to Fort York, no matter what their income level is, can enjoy the games."
Toronto has decided to offer the majority of tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup fan festival at no cost, responding to backlash from councillors. Initially, a $10 charge per person was proposed, contradicting a prior promise of free admission. Of the 20,000 daily tickets, 15,600 will be free general admission, with 500 reserved for community groups. Some premium tickets will still be sold for $100 to $300. The revised plan aims to ensure accessibility for all income levels while addressing budget concerns.
Read at www.cbc.ca
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