Fireworks malfunction injures no one at Angel City FC celebration
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 12:12 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
A fireworks display malfunction occurred during a post-game celebration at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on July 3, following Angel City FC's 2-0 victory over the Orlando Pride. Fireworks shot unexpectedly into the crowd, prompting alarm among fans, who rushed to exit the stadium. The Los Angeles Fire Department reported no injuries related to the incident. Angel City FC is investigating the malfunction with their pyrotechnics vendor, stating that medical and safety teams were on-site and the venue was secure. Videos posted on social media captured the chaotic scenes as rockets shot towards the stands while fans expressed their shock.
- •Fireworks malfunction happened post-game at BMO Stadium
- •Angel City FC secured a 2-0 win over Orlando Pride
- •No injuries reported by the Los Angeles Fire Department
- •Fans captured videos of fireworks shooting into the stands
- •Angel City FC is investigating with the pyrotechnics vendor
- 2:55 AMYahoo Sports — Fans scram: Fireworks head into the stands at BMO stadium after Angel City FC match
- 12:12 AMYahoo Sports — Fans React in Horror as Fireworks Shoot into Crowd Following Post-Game Celebration at Stadium in L.A.
- 11:46 PMYahoo Sports — Angel City FC post-match fireworks show goes awry, launches projectiles into stands
"Sparks literally flew after Friday night’s Angel City FC home game against the Orlando Pride when a postgame fireworks show malfunctioned, enveloping the pitch in smoke as projectiles flew into the stands where fans were watching. An announced crowd of 13,900 watched ACFC kick off the second half of the NWSL season with a 2-0 victory over the Pride in its first game under interim head coach Leif Gunnar Smerud. Then came a pre-Independence Day fireworks show, launched from center pitch on BMO Sta
"A post-game fireworks show went awry at BMO Stadium on Friday night, when fireworks set off on the playing pitch sent flares streaming into the stands, forcing fans to scatter to safety.
"The incident occurred during a celebration at BMO Stadium following Angel City FC's victory over the Orlando Pride on Friday, July 3
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 2:55 AMFans scram: Fireworks head into the stands at BMO stadium after Angel City FC match
A post-game fireworks show went awry at BMO Stadium on Friday night, when fireworks set off on the playing pitch sent flares streaming into the stands, forcing fans to scatter to safety.
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 12:12 AMFans React in Horror as Fireworks Shoot into Crowd Following Post-Game Celebration at Stadium in L.A.
The incident occurred during a celebration at BMO Stadium following Angel City FC's victory over the Orlando Pride on Friday, July 3
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 11:46 PMAngel City FC post-match fireworks show goes awry, launches projectiles into stands
Sparks literally flew after Friday night’s Angel City FC home game against the Orlando Pride when a postgame fireworks show malfunctioned, enveloping the pitch in smoke as projectiles flew into the stands where fans were watching. An announced crowd of 13,900 watched ACFC kick off the second half of the NWSL season with a 2-0 victory over the Pride in its first game under interim head coach Leif Gunnar Smerud. Then came a pre-Independence Day fireworks show, launched from center pitch on BMO Sta
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