FIFA has put in place an online system http://www.publicviewing2014.fifa.com/ for you to apply for your FIFA Public Viewing Licence.
It is an easy and friendly tool which will take a few minutes of your time for the submission of your request to FIFA.
Please note the following before submitting your request:
- In some countries FIFA has put in place a special arrangement with the Official Broadcaster for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ in the relevant territory. In these countries the request for a licence should be made to the broadcaster solely and no further licence from FIFA is required. More details on these countries are available on the FIFA.com public viewing dedicated page and via the online application system (next page).
- In the territory of Brazil, TV Globo manages and regulates the staging of all public viewing events for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™, whether commercial or non-commercial. For more information regarding public viewing events in Brazil, please visit www.exibicaopublicafifa.com.br.
- In some countries FIFA requires that any potential licensee obtains the required consent from the Official Broadcaster for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ in your country for the use of their TV signal before FIFA can release a licence for you. This may include a special licence for bars and restaurants, the terms of which may stipulate that you do not require a separate licence from FIFA. FIFA will therefore collect your request for a licence and do a preliminary check on the Broadcaster’s consent prior to proceeding with the release of the licence.
- The licence released to you by FIFA is a conditional licence and is subject to the Licensee obtaining, at his/her own cost and expense, any licences, permissions and/or consents required for the staging of such an event. FIFA recommends you check the requirements for your intended location(s) and to start applying for any licence and permission required for the staging of your event while submitting your request for a FIFA licence.
- No licence will be granted by FIFA for public viewing events staged in cinemas and/or theatres. If you are interested in obtaining a public viewing licence for cinemas and theatre please submit your enquiry to cinemalicensing@fifa.org.
- Please make sure you have acknowledged the FIFA Regulations for Public Viewing Events and have a clear idea of the type of licence your event requires. All information for an easy submission of your request is available on the FIFA.com Public Viewing main page as well as in the menu bar below.
- Should you be or submit this request on behalf of a FIFA Partner, FIFA World Cup™ Sponsor, FIFA National Supporter and/or a FIFA Media Rights Licence, your request is for a FIFA Commercial Public Viewing Licence and the relevant steps in your request submission have to be followed.
- Please do not make any payments to FIFA in respect of the licence fee until you have obtained all consents/permits from local government and/or other legitimate authorities you may be required to clear for the staging of your public viewing event. .
- Please note when submitting your request that you need to select the area category where your event(s) will take place (i.e. Brazil, Switzerland rest of the world, etc.). If you intend to stage your event(s) in more than one area category you will need a separate licence for each of the categories in question.”
To be ready for your application and to facilitate FIFA in a quick follow-up to you please take a few minutes of your time to read all you need to know about a FIFA Public Viewing Licence and the type of licence you are about to apply for. Make sure you have acknowledged the FIFA Regulations for Public Viewing Events, have identified the type of request you are applying for and have a clear understanding of the next steps to take and the required information for obtaining your licence. For an easy explanation have a look at the compulsory steps you will be required to go through during your submission.
Available on this page you will find the FIFA Regulations for Public Viewing Events, the fee you will be asked to cover in the event you apply for a FIFA Commercial Public Viewing Licence, the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and other information that will support you in your application process. This page and the FIFA Regulations for Public Viewing Events are available in all four FIFA official languages (English, French, German and Spanish). Please use the top navigation bar to switch it to the language of preference. Please be aware that the online application system is only available in English.
FIFA has put together the FIFA Public Viewing Regulations in order to protect its Marketing Affiliates (FIFA Partners, FIFA World Cup™ Sponsors, and National Supporters, to know more about them please click here) and its Media Rights Licensees who have purchased the rights to be the Official Broadcaster for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ in a relevant territory and whose TV signal has to be used for the entire duration of your Event.
The final date for submitting a public viewing request shall be 9 May 2014. Please make sure you enter your request no later than this date as the system will not be available to the public thereafter.
Below are some of the most frequently asked questions. For a satisfactory answer please check all relative information available on this page and the FAQs section.
What is a Public Viewing Event?
Please check the FIFA Regulations (see link on the right hand side).
How to get a FIFA Licence for a Commercial Public Viewing Event?
Please check the FIFA Regulations for Public Viewing Events (see link on the right hand side). Kindly note that you are requested to submit your application via the online system.
What distinguishes a Commercial Public Viewing Event from a Non-Commercial Public Viewing Event?
Please check the document ‘How to apply for a FIFA Licence' (see link on the right hand side).
Is there a fee to pay for a Commercial Public Viewing event and what is the amount?
Please check the FIFA Commercial Public Viewing Exhibition Fee (see link on the right hand side).
For further information please check the Frequently Asked Questions section (FAQs) (see link on the right hand side)
