As part of the arrangements for this year's World Cup, all 12 venues will be organising an official 'fan park' in their city, where fans can gather, party and watch the games on giant screens.
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Near the Reeperbahn
The 'Fan Fest' in Hamburg will take place on the Heiligengeistfeld (Holy Spirit Field) near to the city's famous Reeperbahn.
The Heiligengeistfeld is a vast open area of land next to the stadium of Hamburg's second football team, FC St. Pauli.
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Split in two
The Heiligengeistfeld will be divided for the duration (from 9th June to 6th July - so it looks like you can't watch the final there) into two parts: a 'fan stadium' and a 'fan park'.
50,000 capacity
The fan stadium will have a capacity for up to 50,000 fans to watch the games on a huge daylight screen (measuring 80 square metres). There will also be a stage at the foot of the screen, on which a varied programme of entertainment will be provided when no games are being played.
Hamburg fish market
The plan is to give the 'Fest' a family atmosphere and to create a true stadium feeling. The park will provide a varied range of catering, including a 'Beach Club' offering international food and fish stalls based on the city's legenday fish market. As well as food and drink, the fan park will also host a variety of fun and games, including five-a-side football, table football and human table football!
Open till midnight
The Heiligengeistfeld will be open daily from 12 noon until midnight.
