05/20/2026
🚫 The 2026 FIFA World Cup starts June 11, and every U.S. host stadium is a No Drone Zone.
The FAA, FBI, and local law enforcement will actively monitor airspace across all 11 venues using counter-UAS technology.
The penalties are serious:
💰 Civil fines up to $75,000
💰 Criminal fines up to $100,000
🚨 Drone confiscation by the FBI
⚖️ Criminal prosecution and arrest
This applies to every pilot — recreational and commercial. Your Part 107 certificate and authorization do not override an active TFR!
No exceptions.
TFRs can extend well beyond the stadium. If you're flying anywhere near a host city on a match day, check your airspace first.
The FAA recommends checking an approved app, such as AutoPylot, before flying near any host city. It takes seconds.
📖 Full breakdown on our blog → https://www.autopylot.io/airspace/world-cup-no-drone-zone
⚽ Atlanta · Boston · Dallas · Houston · Kansas City · LA · Miami · NYC/NJ · Philadelphia · San Francisco · Seattle
The 2026 World Cup no-drone zone rules are in effect across 11 U.S. cities. Learn the penalties, restricted stadiums, and how to check TFRs before you fly.
