Archer Nabs World Cup, Super Bowl Partnerships

Air taxi maker is developing a Los Angeles network for its electric aircraft, which could land there as soon as next year.

Jack Daleo

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 02:42 PM ET

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Archer plans to build a Los Angeles air taxi network for its all-electric Midnight. [Courtesy: Archer Aviation]

Key Takeaways:

Archer Aviation has secured partnerships to be the exclusive air taxi provider for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, 2026 FIFA World Cup, and 2027 Super Bowl LXI, planning to establish an extensive eVTOL network across LA and other major U.S. cities.
Despite these high-profile commitments, Archer's Midnight eVTOL aircraft still needs to complete critical flight tests and FAA certification steps, including a piloted transition from hover to forward flight and Type Inspection Authorization, leading to skepticism about its widespread readiness for service by 2028.
The broader eVTOL industry, including Archer, is benefiting from recent FAA advancements like new pilot training and operational guidelines, and the establishment of the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) to facilitate real-world testing and regulatory development.

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Within months of being named the official air taxi provider for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, electric aircraft developer Archer Aviation has secured partnerships with two more global sporting events—FIFA World Cup in 2026 and Super Bowl LXI in 2027.

The Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission (LASEC), which leads the host committees for both events in LA, on Tuesday named Archer its exclusive air taxi partner. The company will be an official host city supporter for the World Cup and official host committee partner for Super Bowl LXI.