April 9, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: April 6, 2026
 Contact:
 Kelly Cogavin
 781-505-1938
 kcogavin@burlington.org

BURLINGTON, MA — The Town of Burlington has been awarded $15,000 through the Commonwealth’s Sports and Entertainment Events Fund Grant Program to support local promotion and celebration tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Administered by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism, the grant program supports operations, marketing, and safety planning for World Cup-related events and fan experiences across Massachusetts.

Burlington’s Director of Economic Development, Melisa Tintocalis, said, “This funding offers a fun opportunity to promote local businesses, celebrate athleticism, and build community around one of the world’s most popular sports.”

As planning gets underway, the Burlington Economic Development Office is seeking potential local partners, including restaurants and other businesses that hold a FOX Sports commercial viewing license and may be interested in participating in future World Cup-related promotions, watch parties, or fan engagement activities.  The Town is also interested in connecting with businesses that work with Anheuser-Busch distributors, as Anheuser-Busch is a World Cup sponsor and may offer opportunities for promotional collaboration, branded materials, or swag.

Local businesses interested in exploring partnership opportunities are encouraged to contact the Town of Burlington’s Economic Development Office at ed@burlington.org