FIFA Fan Festival™

The FIFA Fan Festival™ is a hub of food, games, music and, of course, football. Capturing the atmosphere, games and spirit of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™, the free festival at Darling Harbour’s iconic Tumbalong Park will be open to punters from 20 July to 20 August. 

The playground

Watch the pros show off their skills on the big screen, then compete with your friends and other fans at the FIFA Fan Festival™ playground. Find out who in your crew has the most powerful shot by shooting past a speedometer or see if you can best your friends in a game of football snooker or in a three-hole game of football minigolf. Finish off with penalty practice or a full game on the festival’s pop-up pitch.  

Unique & diverse food offering

The FIFA Fan Festival™ brings together everything that makes Sydney a unique and diverse dining destination. Award-winning seafood chef Josh Niland is leading the offering with his signature tuna cheeseburger. Alongside Niland is a typically Sydney-style diverse mix of street eats – dumplings, pizza, gozleme and Australian barbecue. The two festival bars will be matching the dining offering with a classic Australian range of beer and wine, and a mulled wine for crisp winter nights.  

FIFA store

Tumbalong Park will house the largest Flagship FIFA Store in the nation. The multi-level build will offer every official kit and every item of supporter wear available to fans. From accessories, headwear, scarves and official match balls there is something on offer to kit out all diehard fans supporting their country. You can even pick up the official FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ ball and test it out on the festival pitch.

FIFA Museum 

Since 1991, the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ has been the biggest women’s sporting event worldwide. Explore the new special exhibition “Calling the Shots: Faces of Women’s Football” to learn more about the stories of the resilient and passionate individuals and teams that illustrate women’s passion and love for the game and how impact can be created at all levels of the sports – brought to life through unique, historic objects and multimedia elements. On selected days, the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2026™ Winner’s Trophy itself will be on display in the museum at the FIFA Fan Festival™ in Sydney too. For more info, please visit www.fifamuseum.com.

Plan your trip

FIFA Fan Festival™ FAQs

Do you need a ticket to enter?

Do you need a ticket to enter?

Entry to The FIFA Fan Festival™ is free and non-ticketed. Anyone can enter while the festival is running. There are capacity limits at the site so if the festival becomes full while you’re inside you may not be able to re-enter if you leave – there are no pass outs. 

How do I get there?

How do I get there?

Tumbalong Park is at 11 Harbour Street, Darling Harbour. The easiest way to get to the park is via public transport – the park is less than 10 minutes' walk from Central and Town Hall train stations, and Exhibition Centre light rail stop. If you choose to ride your bike, there are two dedicated bicycle racks near the entrance to park. Ride sharing or taxi services can drop people off on Harbour Street, which is a short walk from the site. Driving to Tumbalong Park is not advised, there is no street parking around the festival but there are several carparks within walking distance around the festival.  

How much does it cost?

How much does it cost?

Entry to the festival is free. Operators within the festival will charge money for food, drinks, merchandise and other services.  

Do I need to bring cash?

Do I need to bring cash?

All operators within the festival will accept all international debit and credit cards. Please note the FIFA Fan Festival™ is card only, and no where within the venue will accept cash as a form of payment.

Can kids attend?

Can kids attend?

Everyone of all ages is welcome, however, anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Can I bring a rug or seat?

Can I bring a rug or seat?

Yes, you can bring rugs, mats and seating with you. Note chairs that peg or poke into the ground will be confiscated upon entry. You may sit anywhere but if your chair blocks others’ views you may be asked to move toward the rear of the site.  

How accessible is the festival for people with disabilities?

How accessible is the festival for people with disabilities?

Everyone is welcome at the festival. The festival site is accessible for people with mobility disabilities, including any personal forms of transport like wheelchairs or motorised scooters. Although the area is mostly grass or turf, there is a concrete path to assist guests navigate the area and there are elevated viewing platforms for any wheelchair users and their companions. Guests will also have access to two accessible toilets (in addition to the public accessible toilets in the Darling Harbour area) and a sensory room to support anyone with sensory sensitivities.

Can I bring my pet or any other animals to the festival?

Can I bring my pet or any other animals to the festival?

Animals are generally not permitted. Only designated service animals accompanying visitors with disabilities will be allowed into the site. 

Can I take photos or film within the festival?

Can I take photos or film within the festival?

Anyone can take pictures or record video for personal, non-commercial purposes without the use of lighting equipment, camera flash, tripods or monopods.

Is there Wi-Fi?

Is there Wi-Fi?

Yes, there is free Wi-Fi throughout the site.  

Code of conduct

Code of conduct

You may be asked to leave or be removed from the event for safety, security or any other reason deemed appropriate by the event organisers. The event is being filmed. By entering the event premises, you grant FIFA and any third party authorised by FIFA the unrestricted right and license to use worldwide and in perpetuity your image, likeness, actions, name, voice and statements in connection with any live or delayed broadcast or other transmission or reproduction of the event, in whole or in part, by means of any media existing now or in the future, for any purpose and without compensation, consideration or notification.

 

Sustainability Management Plan

Sustainability Management Plan

The FIFA Fan Festival™ is being delivered in line with international sustainability management principles. A specific Sustainability Management Plan for the event has been developed, which covers actions to reduce carbon emissions, minimise and recycle waste, efficiently manage water, and provide an inclusive, welcoming, safe and accessible experience for everyone. This includes excellent public transport links to access the site, a waste segregation system for recyclables and non-recyclables, and a food waste minimisation programme. The site has been designed to include accessible routes for people with disabilities or limited mobility, as well as wheelchair-accessible toilets, concession lines and areas to watch shows and matches. To protect the health of attendees, smoking will be allowed only in outdoor designated smoking areas. Furthermore, human rights volunteers and anti-discrimination experts will be present on-site to learn about fan experiences and support an inclusive environment at the FIFA Fan Festival. In addition, anyone who wishes to report a human rights concern can do so anonymously and safely through the online FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ grievance platform.