*MEDIA ALERT* How to win free tickets to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final with Verizon
Rhea-AI Summary
Verizon (VZ) is running multiple promotions giving customers and qualifying small businesses chances to win tickets to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026. A national ticket drop for Verizon mobile and home customers occurs April 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET. Small businesses can enter the Verizon Small Business Super Pitch from April 27–May 18, 2026 with regional semi-finals in late June and a live final on July 17. Select retail stores offer additional entry windows through May 15.
Verizon reported $138.2 billion revenue in 2025.
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News Market Reaction – VZ
In the Apr 28 session, VZ gained 0.30%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23 | Network slice rollout | Positive | +2.7% | Nationwide expansion of Verizon Frontline Network Slice for first responders. |
| Apr 22 | Earnings schedule | Neutral | -0.8% | Announcement of first-quarter 2026 earnings release and webcast timing. |
| Apr 16 | FIFA sponsorship | Positive | +3.9% | Named Official Telecommunication Services Sponsor for FIFA World Cup 2026™. |
| Apr 09 | Marketing campaign | Neutral | -0.5% | Total Wireless World Cup ticket street-flyer and sweepstakes promotion. |
| Mar 30 | Earnings schedule | Neutral | -0.0% | Notice of upcoming first-quarter 2026 earnings release and materials timing. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent World Cup- and network-related announcements have often coincided with modestly positive price moves, while routine scheduling updates around earnings have seen minimal impact.
Over the last month, Verizon has combined major event sponsorships with network upgrades and routine investor communications. On Apr 16, news of its role as Official Telecommunication Services Sponsor for FIFA World Cup 2026™ coincided with a 3.89% gain. A Apr 23 expansion of Verizon Frontline Network Slice saw shares up 2.7%. By contrast, earnings-date notices on Mar 30 and Apr 22 produced negligible moves. The current fan-ticket promotion fits into this broader World Cup engagement strategy.
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NEW YORK, April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon is giving its mobile and home customers, as well as small businesses nationwide, the ultimate chance to experience the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final. As the excitement builds this spring, Verizon continues to bring fans closer to the action than anyone else.
FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Ticket Drop via Verizon Access:
- The prize: Tickets to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final at the New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19. Please note that travel and accommodations are not included.
- Who can claim: Verizon mobile and home customers nationwide
- When: The national drop occurs at 3pm EST on April 28, 2026, on a first-come, first-serve basis via Verizon Access.
The Verizon Small Business Super Pitch Competition:
- The prize: Tickets to FIFA World Cup 2026™ games, including the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final at the New York New Jersey stadium on July 19, along with grant funding from Verizon.
- Who can compete: Small business owners 18-years-of-age or older from all 50 states, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands who meet the contest eligibility requirements, including signing up for the free Verizon Small Business Digital Ready platform and taking one course or attending at least one event in the Winning Customers category between January 1 and May 18.
- When: Small businesses can enter from April 27 until May 18, 11:59PM PT. Regional semi-finals for the pitch competition will be held in late June, and the final round live-pitch event will be on July 17.
- Details: More information can be found at http://verizonsuperpitch.com.*
Select Verizon retail stores across the U.S. will offer additional ways to win
- Missed the ticket drop or don’t have a small business? Select Verizon retail stores will be offering a special opportunity to win tickets.
- From April 24 - May 15, 2026, shoppers can enter for a chance to win tickets. Visit VisitVerizonStores.com to find a participating store near you. For residents in Denver and Chicago visit VisitVerizonStores.com/Denver or VisitVerizonStores.com/Chicago.
This announcement was originally published by Verizon. Read the original press release.
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*No Purchase Necessary. Void where prohibited. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States including Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands and the District of Columbia, who are at least 18 years of age and are Small Business owners who are registered members of Verizon’s Digital Ready platform as of the date of entry. Contest begins at 12:00 AM ET on 4/27/26 and ends at 11:59 PM PT on 5/18/26. For Official Rules, visit verizonsuperpitch.com. Sponsor: Verizon.
Media contact:
Elizabeth Angley, Elizabeth.Angley@verizon.com
Sara Eljouzi, Sara.Eljouzi@verizon.com
