World Cup's most immersive watch party: See FIFA matches live at Cosm dome shared reality experience

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With the 2026 FIFA World Cup coming to the United States, Canada, and Mexico this summer, anticipation has been building as soccer fans all across North America have looked forward to enjoying this unique and exciting sporting event which only comes around once every four years.

Yet many fans have seen the exorbitant prices slapped on tickets to attend World Cup matches, as FIFA has looked to extract every last cent from fans who wish to attend game all across the tournament.

Now, there is a way to experience the matchday excitement at a far more affordable price, as immersive entertainment company Cosm has struck a deal to bring fans the front-row viewing experience to their shared reality domes across the U.S.

The Sporting News explains how this one-of-a-kind environment will bring fans pitchside at games all across the tournament, and how you can get tickets for these exciting events.

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What is the Cosm dome shared reality experience?

For fans who are not attending a particular event but wish to enjoy an experience as if they were there live, Cosm has constructed a sporting or theater experience which takes place in a dome.

Fans can attend one of three locations across the United States to get a one-of-a-kind shared reality experience for live events. Each Cosm venue sports a massive 87-foot diameter dome that features a massive, wraparound 12K LED viewing experience. Think of an IMAX movie theater, except the screen covers your entire peripheral vision and a live sporting event is being shown.

Fans can attend this venue and gain access to exclusive live footage of a particular event where Cosm has positioned their own cameras at various points throughout the event. The exclusively shot and produced footage is then projected across the dome screen to give viewers the experience as if they were front-row at the live event.

For example, the Cosm experience was on full display for Premier League and Champions League matches this past season, such as PSG's thrilling 5-4 victory over Bayern Munich in the semifinals. Cosm's pitchside cameras at Parc des Princes gave fans a one-of-a-kind experience, able to see Harry Kane score a penalty from right behind the goal.

Cosm also has partnership deals to provide experiences for MLB, NBA, and NHL games as well as UFC fights and WWE events.

The name Cosm derives from a portmanteau of "cosmos" and "coliseum."

Experience World Cup matches live at Cosm dome

Cosm has signed a media right deal with Fox Sports and FIFA to allow live coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at all three Cosm locations across the United States.

This will allow them to position cameras at all host stadiums, giving fans a front-row viewing experience for World Cup games this summer.

In addition to the dome experience is a second space dubbed The Hall where fans can enjoy food and drinks while experiencing the event via the linear television broadcast projected across a massive, wall-to-wall LED screen.

Where is the Cosm dome shared reality experience?

There are three Cosm dome locations across the United States.

The first was built in Inglewood, California within sight of SoFi Stadium. Their second was constructed in Dallas, Texas, and a third is being opened in Atlanta soon, in time for the World Cup this summer.

All three locations open for World Cup matches are situated in host cities.

A fourth location is planned in Detroit.

How to get tickets for World Cup matches at Cosm dome

Tickets for the Cosm experience are available only through the Cosm website.

There are different ticket options for the Dome experience and the Hall experience.

For fans wishing to experience the Dome, tickets vary in price depending on location within the space. Level 1 seats are located in the premium first-floor space with tables. Level 2 seats are the middle price tier, while seats in the Level 3 area are considered the cheapest. Additionally, tickets on the outer edges will be cheaper compared to those located in the center of the dome.