Verizon announced today that it is giving its mobile and home customers, along with small businesses nationwide, the chance to win tickets to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final. The final match is scheduled for July 19 at the New York New Jersey Stadium. This initiative is part of Verizon's ongoing effort to bring fans closer to the action, as the company continues to enhance its customer experience offerings.
Starting April 28 at 3 p.m. EST, Verizon mobile and home customers can claim tickets on a first-come, first-served basis through Verizon Access. The prize includes tickets to the final match, but travel and accommodations are not included. This national ticket drop is expected to generate significant interest, as demand for World Cup tickets remains high.
In addition to the customer ticket drop, Verizon is launching the Verizon Small Business Super Pitch Competition, which offers small business owners a chance to win tickets to multiple FIFA World Cup 2026 games, including the final, along with grant funding. Small business owners aged 18 or older from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands are eligible to enter. To participate, they must sign up for the free Verizon Small Business Digital Ready platform and complete at least one course or attend one event in the Winning Customers category between January 1 and May 18. Entries can be submitted from April 27 until May 18 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Regional semi-finals will be held in late June, and the final live-pitch event will take place on July 17. More details are available at verizonsuperpitch.com.
For those who miss the national ticket drop or do not own a small business, select Verizon retail stores will offer additional opportunities to win tickets from April 24 to May 15, 2026. Shoppers can enter for a chance to win tickets at participating stores. A list of participating locations can be found at VisitVerizonStores.com. For residents in Denver and Chicago, specific store participation details are available at VisitVerizonStores.com/Denver and VisitVerizonStores.com/Chicago.
This announcement underscores Verizon's commitment to providing unique experiences for its customers and supporting small businesses. The FIFA World Cup 2026 is a major global event, and Verizon's initiatives are likely to boost customer engagement and brand loyalty. For small businesses, the pitch competition offers not only tickets but also grant funding, which could provide a significant boost. The competition requires participants to engage with the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready platform, which aims to help businesses grow through digital tools and education.
No purchase is necessary to enter the pitch competition, and it is void where prohibited. The contest is open to legal residents of the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia. Official rules are available at verizonsuperpitch.com. The sponsor is Verizon.
