Verizon and David Beckham Launch 'Golden Ticket' Sweepstakes for FIFA World Cup 26 Pitchside Access

Verizon has partnered with global soccer icon David Beckham to launch the first-ever "Golden Ticket" sweepstakes, providing customers with unprecedented access to FIFA World Cup 26 matches. The telecommunications giant, serving as the official telecommunication services sponsor for the tournament, is offering hundreds of "Golden Tickets" that grant winners exclusive on-field access to watch portions of games directly from the pitch.

The sweepstakes represents a significant enhancement to Verizon's Ultimate Access to FIFA World Cup 26 program, which the company announced in September featuring Beckham alongside an all-star roster of talent including Tim Howard, Alyssa and Gisele Thompson, and Chucky Lozano. This initiative marks Verizon's ongoing commitment to bringing customers closer to the World Cup experience than any other provider.

Customers can enter the sweepstakes exclusively through their My Verizon app via Verizon Access, the company's platform that provides customers with exclusive events and experiences simply for being Verizon subscribers. The entry period runs from November 6 through November 20, giving customers a limited window to secure their chance at this unprecedented opportunity.

For non-Verizon customers interested in participating, the company emphasizes that there is still time to switch providers by visiting a nearby store or through www.verizon.com. Additional information about the program is available at Verizon.com/FIFA.

This sweepstakes represents just the beginning of Verizon's World Cup 26 initiatives. The company has committed to giving away thousands of free tickets to the games throughout 2026, including hundreds of additional "Golden Tickets" for pitchside viewing access. The program will also feature a series of customer surprises, special events, merchandise collaborations, and other exclusive opportunities as the tournament approaches.

The significance of this announcement extends beyond typical corporate sponsorship activations. As the official telecommunications sponsor, Verizon is leveraging its position to create genuinely unique fan experiences that were previously unavailable to the general public. The pitchside access opportunity represents a new standard in sports sponsorship benefits, potentially setting expectations for future major sporting event partnerships.

For soccer fans and Verizon customers, this initiative provides access previously reserved for players, officials, and VIP guests. The ability to watch World Cup matches from the pitch represents an unprecedented level of fan engagement that could reshape how telecommunications companies approach major sports sponsorships moving forward.