​Football fever has officially taken over Assam. The state government has launched dedicated public fan parks in Guwahati and Dibrugarh, giving local sports lovers a massive, open-air venue to catch the dramatic 2026 FIFA World Cup action live. Appropriately named the "CM FIFA Fan Park," this official initiative is being brought to life by the Assam Tourism Development Corporation. The project aims to capture the electric energy of a live stadium and drop it right into the heart of local neighborhoods, completely free of charge.
​The timing aligns perfectly with the tournament's shift into high gear. With the newly expanded 48-team roster moving directly into the high-stakes Round of 32 knockout phase, the stakes on the pitch have never been higher. To make sure fans do not miss a single goal, the state has set up massive, high-definition display screens capable of broadcasting the games clearly to thousands of viewers gathered together under the open sky.
​The celebration kicks off sequentially across two major hubs in the state. The first venue officially opens its gates on June 29 at the historic Latasil Playground in Guwahati. Right on its heels, Upper Assam gets its own dedicated slice of the action on June 30, when the second official fan park lights up the Chowkidingee Field in Dibrugarh. Both locations are strategically selected to act as central, highly accessible hubs for local communities.
​Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared the big news across social media, inviting football fanatics from all corners of the state and neighboring regions to head out and join the crowd. He emphasized that cheering alongside hundreds of fellow supporters makes the global tournament a much more intense and memorable experience than simply sitting alone on a couch at home. Organizers fully expect both fields to transform into vibrant, colorful sea of jerseys and face paint.
​This sudden push for public viewings reflects a deeply rooted, rapidly growing football culture across the Northeast. Guwahati is certainly no stranger to high-profile soccer, having successfully hosted the Indian Super League and matches during the FIFA U-17 World Cup. The launch of these fan parks follows closely on the heels of similar successful public viewing initiatives rolled out by the neighboring government in Meghalaya.
​For local residents, the parks offer a welcome chance to safely celebrate the spirit of the sport collectively. Whether you are backing a traditional powerhouse team or pulling for an unexpected underdog, the twin venues in Guwahati and Dibrugarh are ready to serve as the ultimate gathering points for the remainder of the world's biggest sporting spectacle.