FIFA World Cup Boston 26 Capability Readiness and Development Work Group

FIFA World Cup Boston 26 Capability Readiness and Development Work Group Training & Exercise Opportunities

The Capability Readiness and Development Work Group is dedicated to strengthening preparedness efforts in anticipation of the 2026 Boston World Cup. Using a whole community approach that engages both public and private stakeholders, the group delivers targeted training and hosts specialized courses to address capability gaps. It also designs and conducts meaningful exercises to validate plans, test response coordination and identify organizational challenges. In collaboration with stakeholders, the Work Group maintains a comprehensive list of World Cup-related exercises conducted from 2025 to 2026.

View Local Training Opportunities

Training*DatesLocationRegistration Deadline
Site Protection through Observational Techniques, Customized (AWR-219-C)August 21, 2025Quincy Fire Training Center - 115 Crescent Street, Quincy              Cancelled
Site Protection through Observational Techniques, Customized (AWR-219-C)August 22, 2025MEMA Regional Office - 20 Forge Parkway, FranklinCancelled
ChemPREP: Community Preparedness SeminarSeptember 16, 2025Providence Emergency Management Agency 591 Charles Street, Providence, RI 02904Complete
Crowd Management for Sport and Special Events (MGT-475)September 16 – 17, 2025MEMA Regional Office - 20 Forge Parkway, FranklinComplete
ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents (ICS-300)September 29 – October 1, 2025Plainville Fire Department - 194 South Street, PlainvilleComplete
Event Security Planning for Public Safety Professionals (MGT-335)October 1 – 2, 2025MEMA Regional Office - 20 Forge Parkway, FranklinComplete
ICS-400: Advanced ICS (ICS-400)October 27 – 28, 2025MEMA Regional Office - 20 Forge Parkway, FranklinComplete
G-191: ICS/EOC Interface (G-191)October 29, 2025MEMA Regional Office - 20 Forge Parkway, FranklinComplete
AWR-219 Site Protection through Observational TechniquesNovember 4, 2025Training, Innovation and Leadership Institute (TILI) 
297 Cowesett Avenue West Warwick, RI 02893
Complete
PER-383 Documentation Inspection for Law EnforcementNovember 5, 2025Training, Innovation and Leadership Institute (TILI) 
297 Cowesett Avenue West Warwick, RI 02893
Complete
Sport Venue Evacuation and Protective Actions (MGT-412)November 5 – 6, 2025MEMA Regional Office - 20 Forge Parkway, FranklinComplete
Speak Calm into Chaos: Introduction to Crisis Communication (Crisis Comms.)November 8, 2025Virtual ClassroomComplete
Public Information Basics (L-105)December 2-4, 2025MEMA Regional Office - 20 Forge Parkway, FranklinComplete
Enhanced Sports and Special Events Incident Management (MGT-440)December 2 – 4, 2025Massport One Harborside Drive 
(LOC Auditorium), Boston MA 02128
Complete
Public Information Basics (L-105)December 10-12, 2025Massachusetts Emergency Management AgencyComplete
Speak Calm into Chaos: Introduction to Crisis Communication (Crisis Comms.)Dec. 12, 2025Virtual ClassroomComplete
ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents (ICS-300)December 15 – 17, 2025VirtualComplete
ICS-400: Advanced ICSJanuary 7- 8, 2026Massport One Harborside Drive (LOC Auditorium), Boston MA 02128January 7, 2026
Advanced Public Information Officers (L-388)March 2 – 6, 2026MEMA Regional Office - 20 Forge Parkway, Franklin

February 16, 2026

Critical Decision Making for ComER-plex Coordinated Terrorist Attacks (P335) March 24-25, 2026MEMA Regional Office - 20 Forge Parkway, Franklin Registration Opens in November 
ICS-400: Advanced ICS (ICS-400)May 4 – 5, 2026MEMA Regional Office - 20 Forge Parkway, Franklin April 27, 2026
ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents (ICS-300) June 1 – 3, 2026MEMA Regional Office - 20 Forge Parkway, Franklin May 25, 2026

*Click on the name of the training to view registration instructions.

View National Training Opportunities

The National Training and Education Division (NTED) and its partners have been preparing our nation’s responders to respond to and recover from a variety of natural and manmade threats. The NTED stands ready to train responders as their cities prepare to host the influx of people and events that the World Cup will bring.

To view available national training opportunities please visit: https://www.firstrespondertraining.gov/frts/schedule

View Exercise Opportunities

ExerciseDateSponsorPoint of Contact
    
MBTA Commuter Rail Evacuation DrillOctober 5, 2025MassDOT / MBTA Security & Emergency ManagementComplete

Mario Sabha, MassDot

mario.sabha@dot.state.ma.us
World Cup 2026 Executive Education Seminar for Elected and Senior Municipal OfficialsNovember 20, 2025Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency

Complete 

David Bryant, MEMA david.bryant@mass.gov 

Executive Decision Group’s C3 Tabletop ExerciseJanuary 14, 2026Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency

Complete

Derek May, MEMA

Derek.May@mass.gov

FIFA World Cup 2026: Host Cities Cyber Tabletop ExerciseJanuary 22, 2026Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

Complete

Michael Taylor, CISA

michael.taylor@mail.cisa.dhs.gov

FIFA World Cup Venues Tabletop Exercise January 29, 2026Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency 

Complete

Michael Taylor, CISA 

michael.taylor@mail.cisa.dhs.gov

FIFA World Cup Boston 2026 - FIFA Fan Festival (FFF) & Urban Domain Tabletop Exercise February 25, 2026Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

Michael Taylor, CISA

michael.taylor@mail.cisa.dhs.gov

“Operation Yellow Card” Integrated Emergency Management Course & Functional ExerciseFebruary 24-26, 2026

Boston Emergency Management Agency

Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Kendall Bobula

kendall.bobula@boston.gov

“Operation Red Card” Seminar & Tabletop ExerciseMay 20, 2026

Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency

Meghan Gomes, MEMA

Meghan.Gomes@mass.gov

Request Additional Information

For additional information on current training and exercise opportunities, or to request additional resources, please contact Mark J. Talbot at Mark.J.Talbot@mass.gov.

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