Verizon teams up with David Beckham and an all-star roster to launch Verizon Ultimate Access to FIFA World Cup 26
Verizon (NYSE:VZ) has announced its major FIFA World Cup 26™ initiative, partnering with soccer legend David Beckham and other sports stars to launch Verizon Ultimate Access. The program will offer customers thousands of free FIFA World Cup tickets and unique experiences, including "Golden Tickets" for on-field viewing access during matches.
The initiative launches October 2, 2025, with ticket drops available through the My Verizon app. As the official telecommunication services sponsor, Verizon will power the tournament's connectivity infrastructure, leveraging its 5G network. The company reported $134.8 billion in revenues for 2024 and highlighted that U.S. soccer fans used 148 terabytes of data at FIFA matches this year.
Verizon (NYSE:VZ) ha annunciato la sua grande iniziativa legata alla FIFA World Cup 26™, collaborando con la leggenda del calcio David Beckham e altre stelle sportive per lanciare Verizon Ultimate Access. Il programma offrirà ai clienti migliaia di biglietti gratuiti per la World Cup e esperienze uniche, tra cui i “Biglietti D'Oro” per l'accesso diretto al campo durante le partite.
L’iniziativa decolla il 2 ottobre 2025, con i biglietti disponibili tramite l’app My Verizon. In qualità di sponsor ufficiale dei servizi di telecomunicazioni, Verizon fornirà l’infrastruttura di connettività del torneo, sfruttando la sua rete 5G. L’azienda ha riportato un fatturato di 134,8 miliardi di dollari nel 2024 e ha evidenziato che i tifosi statunitensi hanno utilizzato 148 terabyte di dati durante i match FIFA quest’anno.
Verizon (NYSE:VZ) ha anunciado su gran iniciativa para la FIFA World Cup 26™, colaborando con la leyenda del fútbol David Beckham y otras estrellas deportivas para lanzar Verizon Ultimate Access. El programa ofrecerá a los clientes milhares de entradas gratuitas para la FIFA World Cup y experiencias únicas, incluyendo boletos de “Oportunidad Dorada” para ver los partidos desde el campo.
La iniciativa se pondrá en marcha el 2 de octubre de 2025, con la venta de entradas disponible a través de la aplicación My Verizon. Como patrocinador oficial de servicios de telecomunicaciones, Verizon suministrará la infraestructura de conectividad del torneo, aprovechando su red 5G. La empresa reportó 134,8 mil millones de dólares en ingresos para 2024 y destacó que los aficionados estadounidenses al fútbol utilizaron 148 terabytes de datos en los partidos de FIFA este año.
버라이즌(NYSE:VZ)이 FIFA 월드컵 26™를 위한 주요 이니셔티브를 발표했다. 축구 전설 데이비드 베컴 및 다른 스포츠 스타들과 협력하여 Verizon Ultimate Access를 선보인다. 이 프로그램은 고객에게 수천 장의 FIFA 월드컵 무료 티켓과 현장 관람이 가능한 경험을 제공하며, 경기 중 현장 시청을 위한 “골든 티켓”도 포함된다.
이 이니셔티브는 2025년 10월 2일에 시작되며 티켓은 My Verizon 앱을 통해 배포된다. 통신 서비스의 공식 스폰서로서 Verizon은 대회 연결 인프라를 5G 네트워크로 지원할 것이다. 회사는 2024년 매출을 1조 3천480억 달러로 보고했고, 미국 축구 팬들이 이번 해 FIFA 경기에 148테라바이트의 데이터를 사용했다고 강조했다.
Verizon (NYSE:VZ) a annoncé sa grande initiative pour la FIFA World Cup 26™, en s’associant à la légende du football David Beckham et à d’autres stars du sport pour lancer Verizon Ultimate Access. Le programme offrira aux clients des milliers de billets gratuits pour la FIFA World Cup et des expériences uniques, y compris des « Billets d’Or » donnant accès au bord du terrain lors des matchs.
L’initiative démarre le 2 octobre 2025, les billets étant distribués via l’application My Verizon. En tant que sponsor officiel des services de télécommunications, Verizon assurera l’infrastructure de connectivité du tournoi en s’appuyant sur son réseau 5G. L’initiative a annoncé des revenus de 134,8 milliards de dollars en 2024 et a souligné que les fans américains de football ont utilisé 148 téraoctets de données lors des matchs de la FIFA cette année.
Verizon (NYSE:VZ) hat seine große FIFA World Cup 26™-Initiative angekündigt und arbeitet dabei mit der Fußballlegende David Beckham und anderen Sportstars zusammen, um Verizon Ultimate Access zu starten. Das Programm bietet Kunden tausende kostenlose Tickets zur FIFA-Weltmeisterschaft und einzigartige Erlebnisse, darunter „Golden Tickets“ für den Blick auf das Feld während der Spiele.
Die Initiative startet am 2. Oktober 2025, und Tickets sind über die My Verizon-App erhältlich. Als offizieller Sponsor der Telekommunikationsdienste wird Verizon die Konnektivitäts-Infrastruktur des Turniers mit seinem 5G-Netzwerk unterstützen. Das Unternehmen meldete Umsätze von 134,8 Milliarden US-Dollar im Jahr 2024 und hob hervor, dass US-amerikanische Fußballfans in diesem Jahr 148 Terabytes an Daten bei FIFA-Spielen nutzten.
فيرايزون (NYSE:VZ) أعلن عن مبادرته الكبرى لبطولة كأس العالم لكرة القدم 26™، بالشراكة مع أسطورة كرة القدم ديفيد بيكام وباقي نجوم الرياضة لإطلاق Verizon Ultimate Access. ستمنح البرنامج للعملاء آلاف تذاكر كأس العالم مجاناً وتجارب فريدة، بما في ذلك تذاكر ذهبية للوصول إلى الملعب مباشرة خلال المباريات.
سيتم إطلاق المبادرة في 2 أكتوبر 2025، مع توفر التذاكر عبر تطبيق My Verizon. وباعتبارها الراعي الرسمي لخدمات الاتصالات، ستدعم Verizon بنية اتصالات البطولة باستخدام شبكة 5G الخاصة بها. أعلنت الشركة عن إيرادات بقيمة 134.8 مليار دولار في 2024 وأبرزت أن عشّاق كرة القدم الأميركيين استخدموا 148 تيرابايت من البيانات في مباريات FIFA هذا العام.
Verizon（NYSE:VZ） 宣布了其重大的 FIFA 世界杯 26™ 项目计划，与 足球传奇大卫·贝克汉姆 及其他运动明星合作推出 Verizon Ultimate Access。该计划将为客户提供 数千张 FIFA 世界杯免费门票 和独特体验，包括在比赛现场观看的“金票”。
该计划将于 2025 年 10 月 2 日启动，票务通过 My Verizon 应用下发。作为官方电信服务赞助商，Verizon 将为本届锦标赛提供连接基础设施，依托其 5G 网络。公司报告称 2024 年收入为 1,348 亿美元，并强调美国球迷在本年度 FIFA 比赛中使用了 148 TB 数据量。
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Verizon customers will have access to thousands of free FIFA World Cup™ tickets, once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to win “Golden Tickets” for access on the field during game play, meet and greets and more on the road to the tournament
David Beckham is featured in Verizon’s FIFA World Cup 26™ campaign launching today
NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon, the official telecommunication services sponsor for FIFA World Cup 26™, is teaming up with David Beckham and an all-star roster of talent, including Tim Howard, Alyssa and Gisele Thompson, Hirving “Chucky” Lozano, Sergio “Kun” Agüero, and more to roll out Verizon Ultimate Access to the FIFA World Cup 26™.
Verizon will offer customers thousands of free tickets to the games, and the chance for hundreds of customers to win on-field pitchside viewing access during the tournament – bringing fans closer to the FIFA World Cup™ than anyone else. On the road to the FIFA World Cup 26™, Verizon will be joined by soccer all-stars to bring customers a series of surprises, special events, merch collabs and more.
“For me, there are few things as exciting as experiencing football live, whether that’s on or off the pitch, and so I am proud to partner with Verizon to celebrate their plans to give fans unprecedented access to the tournament,” said David Beckham, who is featured in Verizon’s 360 marketing campaign released today.
“The World Cup is the biggest sports event in the world and the fandom is unlike any other. We knew we wanted to deliver access and experiences to our customers that are once in a lifetime,” said Leslie Berland, Chief Marketing Officer at Verizon. “Our customers will get access throughout the World Cup - Beckham-style, with surprises, events and giveaways along the way.”
Verizon will drop free tickets starting Thursday, October 2 at 9:00AM EST that will be available for U.S. customers to claim on a first-come, first-served basis in the My Verizon app via Verizon Access, the company's premium access program that rewards customers with unparalleled experiences, free giveaways and tickets to highly sought-after events including sports games, concerts, movie premieres and more – no strings attached, just for being a Verizon customer. Additional ticket drops will take place throughout the road to the FIFA World Cup™ and will be announced in My Verizon app and at Verizon.com/Access.
Hundreds of Verizon customers will win “Golden Tickets”: an opportunity to experience the thrill of the tournament closer than ever before with pitchside access. A sweepstakes to win “Golden Tickets” will launch in November, and additional giveaways will take place at activations leading up to the tournament. Make sure to follow @Verizon on Instagram to stay up to date on upcoming events and ways to win.
Verizon’s commitment to the FIFA World Cup 26™ will keep millions of fans connected to the game they love - powering the connectivity infrastructure behind the world’s largest sporting event. As America’s Most Awarded Brand for Network Quality, according to J.D. Power, Verizon’s industry-leading 5G network and technology solutions will help FIFA drive operational excellence, deliver unparalleled fan experiences and enhance public safety at tournament venues across the nation.
Verizon’s Consumer Connections Report highlights how U.S. soccer fans are capturing their stadium experiences and sharing them with the world. Soccer fans in the U.S. used 148 terabytes of data at FIFA matches this year, the equivalent of half a million streaming hours, which would take a single fan 57 years to accomplish.
Verizon’s partnership with FIFA builds on the Company’s investment in the growth of soccer in the U.S. From longstanding partnerships with clubs across MLS and NWSL to LALIGA North America, Verizon is powering the growth of the world’s sport in the U.S.
For more information on Verizon Ultimate Access, visit verizon.com/Access. All press materials and assets can be found at verizon.com/about/news/2026-fifa-verizon.
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