Criminal Fines Up To $100,000 For Flying Aerial Devices In No-Drone Zones The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has designated all FIFA World Cup stadiums and event spaces as strict “No-Drone Zones” and says it will impose criminal fines of up to $100,000 for flying aerial devices near them. The 2026 World Cup will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, marking the first time the tournament has been staged across three countries. The opening match is scheduled for June 11, 2026, in Mexico City, with the final set for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Other World Cup cities include Toronto and Vancouver in Canada, Guadalajara in Mexico, and Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Seattle in the United States.
