Cachar all set for CM Fan Park opens at DSA Stadium from July 9

way2barak, July 8: The District Administration, Cachar, has completed all preparations for the launch of the Chief Minister’s FIFA Fan Park at DSA Stadium, Silchar, where football enthusiasts will be able to watch live telecasts of the FIFA World Cup matches on a giant LED screen from July 9 to the tournament final on July 20, 2026.

To brief the media on the arrangements, District Commissioner Rahul Kumar Gupta, addressed a press conference at the Old Conference Hall of the District Commissioner’s Office here on Tuesday. He was accompanied by Additional District Commissioner Devid Kumar Borah and Additional District Commissioner Jagriti Kalwar.

Addressing media representatives, the District Commissioner said that the Fan Park has been planned to provide football lovers across Barak Valley with a safe, vibrant and community-oriented venue where they can experience the excitement of the FIFA World Cup together. He informed that all matches from July 9 till the final will be streamed live on a giant LED screen at DSA Stadium, recreating the electrifying atmosphere of a stadium while ensuring adequate public convenience and safety.

DC Rahul Kumar Gupta said, “Football enjoys immense popularity in Barak Valley and this initiative will enable thousands of football enthusiasts to come together and celebrate the spirit of the game. The District Administration has made comprehensive arrangements to ensure that families, young people and sports lovers can enjoy every match in a safe, secure and well-managed environment. We appeal to citizens to participate enthusiastically, maintain discipline, cooperate with the administration and make the CM Fan Park a memorable sporting celebration for everyone.”

The District Commissioner further stated that the venue has been equipped with all necessary infrastructure including lighting, sound systems, security deployment and other essential public amenities. Necessary coordination has also been established among all concerned departments to ensure smooth management throughout the screening period.

It is worthy to mention here that the initiative follows the announcement made by Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma to expand the successful CM FIFA Fan Park concept beyond Guwahati and Dibrugarh. Following the overwhelming public response at the existing venues, the Government of Assam has extended the initiative to Jorhat and Silchar enabling football fans across different regions of the State to enjoy the quarter-finals, semi-finals and the final in a vibrant public viewing experience.

This is stated in a press release issued by the Regional Office of Information & Public Relations, Barak Valley Zone, Silchar, Assam.