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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced 500 free World Cup tickets for New Yorkers, allocated to working families with kids, first responders, veterans and military families, distributed through the YMCA chapters across NYC, Long Island, Westchester and Rockland, in partnership with Tunnel to Towers and with Uber support; each ticket includes a free round-trip shuttle to the NY/NJ Stadium.
New Jersey officials announced 770 free World Cup tickets for five group-stage and two knockout matches at MetLife Stadium, allocated to New Jersey communities, nurses and pediatric patients, families of NJ National Guard members deployed overseas, Hackensack Meridian Health patients in the Make-A-Wish program, and Bergen County first responders; a limited pool of $98 round-trip NJ Transit tickets will also be offered. The giveaways are part of the Welcome World Rewards program to boost accessibility amid price concerns and NYC’s separate $50 lottery, noting that free/low-cost tickets comprise a small share of MetLife’s World Cup allotment for eight matches (including the opener Brazil vs. Morocco).
Governor Mikie Sherrill will distribute 770 free World Cup tickets for seven matches at MetLife Stadium, funded by Hackensack Meridian Health and Uber. Tickets go to New Jersey residents including youth soccer families, deployed National Guard members, Bergen County first responders, frontline nurses and pediatric patients, and Welcome World Rewards participants; tickets are non-transferable and do not include the final, following New York City's discounted-ticket program and FIFA permissions.
Dana White announced that UFC plans to ticket 85,000 fans for a White House event in Washington, D.C., with tickets to be given away for free, potentially setting a new UFC attendance record well above the current 57,127 at UFC 243. The June 14 show features a Topuria–Gaethje main event and comes amid questions about which stars will participate, with President Trump showing support.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has partnered with the Under the Radar Festival to give away 1,500 free tickets to 12 shows at the 2026 festival, aiming to make arts more accessible and foster community connection through theatre.
A Los Angeles cinema is offering free tickets to a screening of Yorgos Lanthimos's film 'Bugonia' to anyone willing to shave their head in the foyer, in homage to Emma Stone's character, with part of the event being filmed. The initiative requires RSVP and is limited to those over 18.
Hundreds in Chicago lined up for a chance to win a $1.4 billion Powerball jackpot, with the Illinois Lottery hosting a two-hour event giving away over 1,000 free tickets and raising funds for education. The jackpot is the sixth-largest in U.S. history, and the event engaged the community while supporting K-12 education funding.
Justin Timberlake has announced a one-night-only concert at New York City's Irving Plaza on Jan. 31, his birthday, with free tickets available through a registration form on his website. The tickets are non-transferable, and the registration window closes on Friday. Timberlake also teased his first new album release in six years, titled "Everything I Thought It Was," and will be the musical guest on the Jan. 27 episode of "Saturday Night Live."
Emagine Theatres across Southeast Michigan will be showing the Detroit Lions-Los Angeles Rams playoff game for free on Sunday, Jan. 14, with tickets available on a first come, first served basis starting at 5 p.m. at participating locations. Concessions will be available for purchase, and giveaways will be held during halftime. This marks the Lions' first playoff game at home in three decades, and they will face their former quarterback, Matthew Stafford.
FIFA is offering 20,000 free tickets for Women's World Cup games in New Zealand due to concerns about slow ticket sales. Co-hosts Australia have sold the majority of the 1 million tickets sold so far. FIFA's chief women's football officer cited the sport's lower profile in New Zealand as a challenge in attracting fans. Xero, the official partner of the event, is also offering 5,000 complimentary tickets. Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is encouraging people to attend the games and support the event.
Taylor Swift defended a fan who was having trouble with a security guard during her Eras Tour show in Philadelphia and later offered the fan free tickets. The incident was captured on video and went viral on social media. The fan, Kelly Inglis, explained that the guard was constantly telling them not to touch the rail and was on top of them every time they did anything. Swift noticed and told the guard to stop. Inglis wasn't the only fan to go viral from the Philadelphia shows, as 62-year-old Maureen Gregory was seen with 81 pages of printed-out Swift lyrics.
During her Eras Tour mini-residency at Lincoln Financial Field, Taylor Swift stopped her performance to defend fans who were allegedly being harassed by security guards. The singer offered the fans free tickets to the closing show after the incident. The targeted group of fans claimed that the security guard was physically pushing them off the barricade, but Swift noticed and intervened. The security guard was escorted off the premises after the comments.
The Pokémon Company is collaborating with Japan House Los Angeles to bring Pokémon × Kogei, an exhibition of over 70 pieces of handcrafted art from 20 different artists, to the US for a five-month-long exhibition starting from July 25th, 2023. The exhibition will showcase the world of Pokémon through the ingenious creations of artists who challenge their subjects in different ways. The exhibition will be free, and the selection of artworks on display will switch up throughout its run to create a sense of it being an environment full of living creatures.
Nintendo Live 2023, an all-ages celebration of Nintendo's games, will take place in Seattle from September 1st to 4th, and tickets are free. To get access, attendees can either register in a randomly selected drawing on Nintendo's website or enter a separate drawing if attending PAX West. The event will feature a live stage, photo ops with iconic characters, opportunities to play Switch games, and an on-site store with exclusive merchandise. No new products will be announced at the event.