From a press release:
“FIFA World Cup 2026™ Host City Reveal Celebration With Events DC
Please join Events DC for a FIFA World Cup 2026™ Host City Reveal Celebration and official press conference. In anticipation of FIFA’s announcement of the World Cup 2026™ host cities, Events DC invites local media and soccer fans to an evening celebrating the Washington, DC and Baltimore, Maryland Joint Bid with free food, arcade games and FIFA World Cup™-themed festivities. The community event will be followed by remarks from Mayor Muriel Bowser, Max Brown, Chairman, Events DC Board of Directors, and Baltimore representatives.
WHERE: Penn Social | 901 E St. NW, Washington, DC 20004
WHEN: Thursday, June 16, 2022
4:30pm: FREE FIFA World Cup 2026™ Host City Reveal Celebration Begins
5:00pm: Telecast of Official FIFA Host City Reveal
6:00pm: Events DC Press Conference
WHY: The cities of Washington, DC, and Baltimore, MD, await this monumental announcement that would solidify their role as a host city for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, bringing the world’s largest sporting event to the region.
Watch the highly-anticipated live broadcast and join in the celebration with representatives from both DC and Baltimore, while enjoying curated offerings from Penn Social.
HOW: This event is free and open to the public, with complimentary food and drink ticket allotted per guests. Guests are encouraged to RSVP in advance via Eventbrite, though admission is not guaranteed with an RSVP. The first 50 guests in attendance will receive free branded swag items.”