FIFA Fan Festival™ New York New Jersey Ticketing Terms and Conditions
- PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS CAREFULLY AS THEY GOVERN YOUR RIGHTS WITH RESPECT TO THE TICKET AND CONTAIN AN ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND A BINDING, INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION AND CLASS-ACTION WAIVER PROVISION BY WHICH HOLDER GIVES UP THE RIGHT TO FILE A LAWSUIT IN COURT RELATING TO THE TICKET OR THE SPECIFIED EVENT FOR WHICH IT IS ISSUED.
- This ticket is a revocable license, and the holder of this ticket, on behalf of the holder and any accompanying minor, including a minor holding a separate ticket (individually and collectively, the “Holder” or “you”), agrees to all of its terms. The Holder agrees that this ticket license is subject to these terms and conditions, as well as any additional terms and conditions established by New York/New Jersey 2026 World Cup Host Committee, Inc. and Welcome World Foundation, Inc. (collectively, the “Organizer”) relating to the event or surrounding activities (in whole or in part) for which this ticket is issued (the “Event”) (collectively, all such additional terms, “Supplemental Terms”). SUPPLEMENTAL TERMS INCLUDE ALL TERMS WHICH ARE SET FORTH ON HTTPS://NYNJFWC26.COM/FAN-FESTIVAL/. By acceptance and/or use of this ticket and/or entering (or seeking entry into) the Event, the Holder is deemed to have read all such terms and agreed to be bound by them. This ticket only permits the Holder the right to: (i) enter into the Event identified on this ticket; and (ii) sit in the specific areas for the Event identified on this ticket, if and to the extent, made available to reserved ticketholders. The Organizer is not responsible for lost, stolen, destroyed, duplicated or counterfeit tickets and may refuse to honor such tickets. The Organizer will not be obligated to admit the Holder unless a valid ticket is presented.
- On behalf of you and your Related Persons (as defined below), you hereby release the Organizer, New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority (“NJSEA”), City of New York, Fédération Internationale de Football Association (“FIFA”), Live Nation Worldwide, Inc. dba Diversified Production Services (“DPS”), and New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (“NJDEP”), and each of their respective direct or indirect, partners, members, affiliates, principals, directors, officers, stockholders, employees, contractors, licensees, invitees, servants, representatives and agents (all of the foregoing, collectively, the “Releasees”) with respect to any and all claims that you or any of your Related Persons may have (or hereafter accrue) against the Releasees and that relate in any way to entry into, or presence within or around, the Event (including all risks related thereto) or compliance with any protocols or safety requirements applicable to the Event; or any interaction between you and your Related Persons, on the one hand, and any personnel of any of the Releasees present at the Event, on the other hand, in each case whether caused by any action, inaction or negligence of the Organizer or the other Releasees or otherwise. “Related Persons” means your heirs, assigns, executors, administrators, next of kin, anyone attending the Event with you (which persons you represent have authorized you to act on their behalf for purposes of these terms), and other persons acting or purporting to act on your or their behalf.
- ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS, CREDITS, OR EXCHANGES EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN. THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY (IF ANY) IF ADMISSION IS REFUSED OR REVOKED, OR THE EVENT IS CANCELLED AND NOT RESCHEDULED, IS A REFUND OF UP TO THE TICKET’S FACE VALUE SET BY THE ORGANIZER (THE “FACE VALUE”). IN NO EVENT SHALL THE ORGANIZER BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR ANY DAMAGES BEYOND THE FACE VALUE OF THE TICKET, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY AMOUNT PAID IN EXCESS OF FACE VALUE FOR THIS TICKET.
- The Holder of this ticket voluntarily assumes all risk and danger of personal injury (including death), exposure to communicable diseases, viruses, bacteria or illnesses or the causes thereof; property loss or damage of any kind, and all hazards arising, in whole or in part from, or related to in any way to attendance at the Event or participation in any related activities, whether occurring prior to, during, or after the Event, howsoever caused and whether by negligence or otherwise.
- IF THE HOLDER CHOOSES TO LEAVE THE EVENT FOR ANY REASON ONCE ADMITTED, THE HOLDER WILL NOT BE RE-ADMITTED. Breach of any of these terms and conditions (including, without limitation, the Supplemental Terms), failure to comply with Safety Requirements, or any Code of Conduct rules (as described below), or the refunding to the Holder of the Face Value (from the original point of purchase), shall automatically terminate any rights that the Holder may have herein; shall render illegal and unauthorized the Holder’s use of the ticket for any purpose; and shall authorize the Organizer to withdraw the ticket, refuse admission to the Event, or eject the Holder from the Event, without refund or credit in each case, and subject the Holder to all legal remedies available to the Organizer.
- To ensure that all Event patrons agree to, and comply with, all Safety Requirements and all other Event rules, subject to applicable law, this ticket may not be resold or offered for resale on any platform other than a platform expressly authorized by the Organizer. Without limiting the foregoing, any transfer of this ticket to any person who fails to satisfy any of the guidelines set forth in the Supplemental Terms as well as any on-site notifications and directions (the “Safety Requirements”) may be voided by the Organizer and this ticket cancelled.
- The Holder shall comply with the following Code of Conduct while attending the event. The Holder shall be respectful of others around them and shall avoid blocking the view of other holders. The Holder shall not interfere with the Event, the performers, or the athletes in any way. The Holder shall refrain from using foul or offensive language, fighting, making obscene gestures, throwing objects, and engaging in other behavior detrimental to the experience of other holders. The Holder shall not remain in an area for which they do not possess a valid ticket and shall provide their ticket upon request. As required by the NJDEP, the Holder shall not smoke (including vape) anywhere at the event. If the Holder consumes alcoholic beverages, the holder shall be at least 21 years of age and shall do so in a responsible manner. The Holder is encouraged to report inappropriate or offensive behavior to an usher, security officer, or Holder experience representative. The Holder shall comply with requests from Event staff regarding Event operational and emergency procedures. Event staff have been trained to intervene when deemed necessary and to use their best discretion to help ensure that the Holder who ignore the Code of Conduct do not interfere with other holders’ ability to enjoy the Event. Any Holder who violates the Code of Conduct may be subject to ejection without refund and, to the extent their conduct constitutes a violation of law, may be subject to arrest.
- The Event is scheduled to occur rain or shine; however, for the safety of attendees, staff, and performers, the Organizer may, in its sole discretion, delay, suspend, shorten, reschedule, relocate, or cancel the event due to inclement or hazardous conditions, including without limitation thunderstorms, lightning, high winds, flooding, poor air quality, or extreme temperatures (including high heat and humidity) that may pose health or safety risks. The Holder acknowledges and assumes all risks related to weather and agrees to follow all on-site instructions and event communications, including heat-related protocols such as adjusted performance times, access to cooling/shaded areas, hydration guidance, distribution limits, or temporary holds on entry/re-entry. Except where prohibited by law, no refunds or exchanges will be issued due to weather-related impacts unless the event is canceled in full and not rescheduled, in which case the sole and exclusive remedy is a refund of the ticket’s face value (excluding fees, shipping, and ancillary expenses). The Holder is not responsible for travel or other incidental costs, and liability is otherwise limited to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.
- The Holder and the Holder’s belongings may be searched upon entry into the Event and/or other security checkpoints, prohibited items (which may include, without limitation, bags) may be confiscated at the sole discretion of the Organizer, and the Holder hereby consents to the foregoing and waives any related claims that might arise against the Organizer. If the Holder elects not to consent, the Holder will be denied entry into the Event without refund or credit.
- The Holder grants permission to the Organizer (and their respective designees and agents) to utilize the Holder’s image, likeness, actions and statements in any live or recorded audio, video, film, or photographic display or other transmission, exhibition, publication or reproduction made of, or at, the Event in any medium, whether now known or hereafter created, or context for any purpose, including commercial or promotional purposes, without further authorization or In addition, the Holder hereby acknowledges and consents to Organizer’s collection, use, sharing and storage of certain of the Holder’s personal information as permitted by law, and as disclosed in Organizer’s Privacy Policy, including for security purposes.
- Without limiting the foregoing, the Holder agrees not to give or offer this ticket in a manner that would constitute a violation of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, any other anti-bribery law or regulation, or any conflicts of interest law, regulation, or policy.
- Should any current or future dispute, claim or cause of action related to this ticket or the Event arise between the Holder and the Organizer, a written notice (a “Dispute Notice”) must be sent with the following information: (i) name, contact information (address, telephone number, and email address), and account information if applicable; (ii) a description of the nature and basis of the dispute; and (iii) a description of the nature and basis of the relief sought, including a calculation for it. If the Holder has a dispute, they shall send the Dispute Notice to Host Organizer Attention: New York/New Jersey 2026 World Cup Host Committee, Inc., General Counsel, 100 Mulberry Street, Four Gateway Center, Suite 300, Newark, NJ 07102. The Holder and the Organizer agree to make a good-faith effort to resolve the dispute for at least 60 days (the “Negotiation Period”) following receipt of the Dispute Notice. If the parties cannot resolve the dispute within the Negotiation Period, the dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration. The arbitration shall be administered by National Arbitration and Mediation (“NAM”) and heard by a single, neutral arbitrator. The NAM rules shall govern the payment of all arbitration fees. All issues are for the arbitrator to decide except the following items (which are for a court of competent jurisdiction to decide): (i) issues that are specifically reserved for a court; (ii) issues related to the scope and enforceability of the arbitration provisions; and (iii) whether a dispute can or must be brought in arbitration. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE HOLDER AND THE ORGANIZER AGREE THAT ALL DISPUTES SHALL BE ARBITRATED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO LITIGATE IN COURT OR ARBITRATE ANY CLAIM AS A CLASS ACTION, REPRESENTATIVE ACTION, OR CLASS ARBITRATION. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE HOLDER AND THE ORGANIZER WAIVE THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL. The arbitrator may award only such relief as is strictly necessary to resolve the individual dispute and may not award injunctive or equitable relief except as required by law. There are also additional procedures for “mass filings,” as set forth in the NAM rules. In addition, these terms and any disputes between the Holder and the Organizer will be governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey without regard to its principles of conflicts of laws. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the state and federal courts of New Jersey shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes between the Holder and the Organizer (except for disputes brought in small claims court) that are not subject to arbitration. If any provision of this section is held unenforceable, that provision shall be severed and the remainder enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law. This section survives the Event and any termination of the ticket or agreement. IF THE HOLDER DOES NOT CONSENT TO THIS CLAUSE, THE HOLDER MUST IMMEDIATELY LEAVE OR NOT ENTER THE EVENT.
