HUBWAV MEDIA & LASEC PREMIERE NEW SERIES “PITCH TO PLATE” AHEAD OF FIFA WORLD CUP 2026™

LOS ANGELES, CA — Hubwav Media officially premieres Episode 1 of Pitch to Plate, a new 4-part original series created in partnership with the Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission (LASEC) ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™ coming to Los Angeles.

Hosted by award-winning media personality Mando Fresko, Pitch to Plate lives at the intersection of football, food, and culture and spotlights the communities, flavors, and stories that make Los Angeles one of the greatest football cities in the world.

The premiere USA-focused episode takes viewers across Los Angeles through two iconic stops that reflect the heart of the city both on and off the pitch.

The episode takes viewers from Inglewood hotspot Two Hommés, where Mando Fresko sits down with former U.S. Men’s National Team and star Maurice Edu to discuss football culture and the game’s evolution in America, to legendary Chinatown institution Philippe The Original, where he joins renowned sports journalist Katia Castorena for a conversation about Los Angeles’ growing football identity, Latino communities, and the city’s global significance ahead of 2026.

More than a food series, Pitch to Plate serves as a cultural roadmap to Los Angeles through the lens of football highlighting the neighborhoods, restaurants, and voices that define the city beyond the stadium.

The 4-part series arrives as Los Angeles prepares to host multiple FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, including:

• Group Stage Matches

• Round of 32 Match

• Quarterfinal Match

  

  

  

As anticipation continues building toward the World Cup, Pitch to Plate aims to celebrate the diverse communities and stories that make Los Angeles one of the most important football cities in the world.

Episode 2 of Pitch to Plate premieres next Monday.

Watch Episode 1 here:

About HUBWAV MEDIA

Hubwav Media is an award-winning Los Angeles-based creative production company specializing in original storytelling across music, sports, culture, and entertainment. Founded by media personality Mando Fresko, Hubwav Media creates culturally-driven content and experiences that connect brands, audiences, and communities through authentic storytelling.

About Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission (LASEC)

The Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission (LASEC) is a non-profit organization officially designated to attract, secure and support high-profile sports and entertainment events in Los Angeles and serves as the lead for the Los Angeles World Cup 2026™ and Super Bowl LXI Host Committees. LASEC connects local businesses and communities with these major events to create lasting economic, cultural, and social impact for the region.

For more information, visit LASEC.net.