Potential FIFA World Cup Permitting Hurdles – And How We Solve Them

Sam Menino

June 2, 2025

  1. Multiple Agencies, One Event

In major cities, permits can come from city, county, and even federal departments. EventPermits consolidates and manages all agency relationships on your behalf.

  1. Security, Safety & Crowd Control

Municipalities will require detailed plans addressing ingress/egress, emergency access, directional event signage, and coordination with local law enforcement and/or fire departments. Our sister company, OP-ex.com, will help develop, review, submit, and implement your plans, including safety personnel staffing, screening equipment (mags/wands), perimeter fencing, and more

  1. FIFA Commercial Guideline Compliance

Our EventPermits team will work closely with FIFA  to ensure your activation complies with FIFA’s strict brand protection and ambush marketing regulations – even for unofficial events.

  1. Environmental and Noise Impact

Cities may require noise permits, waste management plans, and sustainable, green event strategies, particularly in residential or park zones.

Why EventPermits?

With over two decades of experience managing complex permits for national and global campaigns – including Super Bowls, Final Fours, World Series, and more – EventPermits has the local contacts, budgetary insight, and logistical coordination expertise to get your event approved and executed.

We’ve secured thousands of permits across the U.S. and Canada and understand the unique requirements in each FIFA host city, including:

  • Toronto
  • Vancouver
  • Atlanta
  • Boston
  • Dallas
  • Houston
  • Kansas City
  • Los Angeles
  • Miami
  • New York / New Jersey
  • Philadelphia
  • San Francisco Bay Area
  • Seattle

Ready to Activate on the Global Stage?

The clock is ticking. Cities are already opening permitting windows for 2026 World Cup-related events. Let EventPermits be your trusted partner to help navigate:

  • Permit applications
  • Regulatory compliance
  • City, state, and property permissions
  • Production and operational support
  • Official FIFA Fan Zone access

Don’t leave your World Cup moment to chance.

The time is now. It’s never too soon to lock in the best available location in each FIFA host city. Prime event spaces are going fast so don’t be left out. Partner with EventPermits – the global experts in event permitting – for a seamless, compliant, and unforgettable experience.

A quick call to EventPermits is the first step to your planning a stress free, successful World Cup activation.