FIFA World Cup 2026™ & America 250: Business Resources for Greater Philadelphia
The time has arrived for Greater Philadelphia to proudly welcome the world! Over the course of the next several weeks, we’ll celebrate America’s 250th birthday and host major sporting events, including the FIFA World Cup 26 and the MLB All-Star Game.
Here are some resources that you and your teams, tenants and colleagues may find useful. BOMA Philadelphia would like to send our thanks to the City of Philadelphia, Chamber of Commerce, Delaware Valley Intelligence Center, SEPTA and other valuable partners who have created and compiled these important tools.
BOMA will be in touch throughout these exciting events to share information as necessary. Please reach out to us at info@bomaphila.com with any questions or needs.
City Updates & Alerts
Real-time information channels to keep you informed before and during the events.
Visit the Philadelphia 2026 Resource Hub for centralized city updates and event information
Join the FIFA World Cup 2026 Philadelphia WhatsApp Channel for real-time updates from the city
Sign up for text alerts: Text CUPPHL to 888-777 to receive critical public safety, weather, and transit updates directly to your phone
Building Safety & Business Preparedness
Tools and resources to keep your operations running smoothly — from emergency planning to IT recovery.
Download the Philadelphia 2026 Business Readiness Playbook from the City of Philadelphia
Download the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Safety Messaging Toolkit for Businesses from FEMA — covering business continuity, crisis communications, emergency response, and IT resources
Learn about common hazards during the FIFA World Cup from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Share Ready Business and Ready Business Toolkits with managers and employees
Establish plans for Business Continuity, Crisis Communications, Emergency Response, and IT Disaster Recovery
Review the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Public Safety Guide to Philadelphia for a preview of how the city managed public safety at a prior FIFA event
Report suspicious activity to the Delaware Valley Intelligence Center at dvicphila.org or dvic@phila.gov
Events & Programming
Upcoming FIFA and America 250 events, schedules, and city-hosted programming to help businesses plan ahead.
Download the Access PHL Mobile App — the city’s official navigation and event app for FIFA World Cup 2026™ and America 250
Visit the 2026 Events | City of Philadelphia page for a full calendar of city-hosted programming
Stay current on events, activations, and visitor information from Visit Philadelphia
Learn about the FIFA Fan Fest Philadelphia including dates, location, and programming details
Review Mayor Parker’s Transportation & Access Plan for the FIFA Fan Festival to help your team and customers plan travel around major event days
Visitor Experience
Resources to help companies confidently welcome and assist the influx of international visitors.
Take advantage of VisitPhilly’s free Destination Optimization program to improve your digital presence, enhance photos and videos, and manage customer reviews ahead of the influx of visitors
Learn about Cultural Diplomacy Training to equip your team to engage confidently with international guests
Share SEPTA’s World Cup travel information with your team so staff can confidently guide visitors on public transit