By Libby Rainey for LAist
Originally published on June 9, 2026
SoFi Stadium workers who had threatened to walk off the job during the World Cup have reached a tentative labor deal, averting a strike.
Their union, Unite Here Local 11, announced the deal Tuesday morning. The workers were pushing for better pay and protections against ICE, which is part of security plans for the World Cup.
SoFi Stadium will host eight World Cup matches starting Friday, when the U.S. plays Paraguay.
Around 2,000 food and beverage workers at SoFi Stadium are covered by the contract. They still need to vote to finalize the deal.
“We are pleased to have reached an agreement with Unite Here Local 11 and look forward to delivering an outstanding hospitality experience for fans at the FIFA World Cup matches,” wrote Legends Global, the the company that operates food and beverages at the stadium, in a statement to LAist.
