Football’s coming home to Millennium Square as city hosts World Cup 2026 semi-final fanzone

Supporters will have the chance to cheer on Thomas Tuchel and the team with all the big game action shown live on a high-definition giant LED screen with concert style sound, all set within a bespoke outdoor arena.

Entry is strictly by advance ticket only and is a standing only event. Gates open at 6pm with Kick-off scheduled for 8pm BST with live DJ pre match entertainment.

Two large, licensed bars and several street food catering concessions will be provided on site together with toilet and drinking water facilities.

Tickets are priced at £6 per person (inclusive of booking fees) an go on sale at 10am on Monday, July 13 via www.millsqleeds.com or by calling 0113 376 0318. Tickets are expected to sell out quickly and are limited to two per person. The event is open to ages 14 and above, and all persons under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

The venue is also fully accessible with a raised viewing platform and disabled toilet provision. Full accessibility information and companion ticket details are available from the venue website or by calling Leeds Ticket Hub.

Councillor Salma Arif, Leeds City Council’s executive member for economy said “The whole country is behind England and it’s fantastic that fans will have the chance to come together and enjoy this incredible occasion in the open air at the heart of the city centre.

"The atmosphere on Millennium Square is always a one-of-a-kind and probably the closest you can get to being there.

“Leeds is a city that’s always had a massive passion for sport, and I know the fans will do England proud as we cheer them on in what will hopefully be another memorable win.”

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For media enquiries, please contact:

Stuart Robinson

Senior communications officer

Leeds City Council

Tel: 0113 378 9182

Email: stuart.robinson@leeds.gov.uk

www.leeds.gov.uk

Notes to editors:

In the interest of public safety, the following conditions will apply on Millennium Square for all England Matches: 

• The fanzone is 14+ Under 18s need to be accompanied by an adult
• Strictly no alcohol, glass, cans, flares / smoke bombs, may be brought into the venue
• CCTV will be in operation at the event with images recorded for the purpose of crime prevention and public safety. 
• Event stewards will be entitled to search all spectators and/or their possessions on entry to venue.  Staff will not take any responsibility for prohibited items.
• The organisers reserve the right to cancel transmission for any game and/or or refuse admission for whatever reason.