The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced temporary flight restrictions that will prohibit unauthorized drone flights around 2026 FIFA World Cup venues in the United States, declaring the airspace above the venues “no-drone zones.”
The FAA said all aircraft operations, including drones, will be prohibited on match days within a 3-nautical-mile radius of stadiums and up to 3,000 feet above ground level unless authorized by air traffic control.
The agency will also ban drones within a 1-nautical-mile radius and up to 1,000 feet above fan event sites.
“The FAA, in close coordination with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and local law enforcement, will be actively monitoring the airspace,” the FAA said, warning of strict penalties for violators.
The agency added that operators who enter restricted airspace without authorization could face criminal charges and fines of up to $100,000. Authorities may also seize the drones and pursue additional enforcement actions.
The FBI plans to deploy drone mitigation teams around World Cup stadiums as an added layer of protection.
As part of broader security preparations, New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the department has received new authority to work with federal partners against credible drone threats and has purchased $6.5 million in drone-mitigation equipment.
The 2026 World Cup will take place in venues across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, with 78 of the tournament’s 104 matches scheduled in U.S. cities.
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