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The first games in Montreal for the Women’s World Cup won’t be held until Tuesday, June 9 at Olympic Stadium, but soccer fans in the city can watch Canada’s first game against China in the esplanade at the Big O on Saturday, June 6 as part of the Montreal Fan Zone.

The fan zone will be open from 4-11 p.m. on the day of Canada’s first game with live entertainment and activities for all ages, including interactive displays.

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The Fan Zone will be open to the public for free on non-game days in Montreal during the Women’s World Cup and will be open only to those holding tickets on game days.

The first two games in Montreal on June 9 have Spain playing Costa Rica at 4 p.m., followed by Brazil vs. Korea Republic at 7 p.m.

Other games at Olympic Stadium will have Brazil playing Spain at 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, followed by Korea Republic vs. Costa Rica at 7 p.m.

Canada will play its only first-stage game in Montreal on Monday, June 15 against Netherlands at 7:30 p.m. On Wednesday, June 17, England will play Colombia at 4 p.m. in the final first-stage match in Montreal.