LASEC and the Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee will collaborate with Amgen to amplify community health and legacy programs in Greater Los Angeles ahead of historic sporting events.
The Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission (LASEC), which serves as the lead for the Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee, has named Amgen a Foundational Partner and the Official Biotech Partner of LASEC. Amgen will also become an Official Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host City Supporter.
In partnership with LASEC, Amgen will champion programs that promote health, wellness and community enhancement across Greater Los Angeles, including:
- Community Revitalization: Amgen will serve as Presenting Partner for local activations leading up to FIFA World Cup 2026™, supporting the enhancement of outdoor spaces around the region, creating a legacy that endures beyond the tournament.
- Grow the Game Clinic Series: Alongside fellow Host City Supporters, Amgen will sponsor a free youth soccer clinic series, uniting regional clubs and community partners to encourage an active lifestyle, elevate skills and build confidence.
- Promoting Health and Wellness: Amgen will participate in official fan events across Greater Los Angeles, sharing insights on how science and smart health choices can help athletes of every age and level perform their best, on and off the field. Preventative health and wellness resources to protect against some of the world’s most debilitating diseases will be provided at watch parties, fan activation zones, and supporting events.
- Supporting Local Non-Profit Organizations: Amgen will join other Host City Supporters in recognizing 26 local nonprofit organizations that are using soccer to empower, uplift and drive meaningful change throughout the Los Angeles region.
A pioneer of modern biotechnology, Amgen was founded in 1980 in Thousand Oaks, a suburb of Los Angeles. Over the past four decades, the company has grown into a global biotechnology leader, reaching millions of people with its medicines. Its headquarters houses world-class research laboratories and advanced manufacturing facilities, with a recently announced investment of more than $600 million in a new state-of-the-art center for science and innovation. Amgen is an anchor of the Southern California biotech ecosystem, fostering collaboration with research institutions, venture partners and emerging biotech companies. Earlier this year, Amgen and the Amgen Foundation contributed more than $10 million to organizations supporting communities impacted by the Southern California wildfires.
For more information about LASEC’s initiatives around the upcoming major events, please visit LASEC.net and Losangelesfwc26.com.
