FIFA World Cup 2026 in Miami: Complete Guide to Fan Festivals, Watch Parties and Events
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The FIFA World Cup 2026 Miami Host Committee has announced its official calendar of sanctioned events and community programming across South Florida, outlining a monthlong schedule built around soccer, music, art, culture and neighborhood gatherings.
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The calendar includes the FIFA Fan Festival Miami at Bayfront Park, the One Game One Passion Kickoff Watch Party and Concert on Miami Beach, community watch parties across the region, Copa del Sol and REEFLINE’s “Big Goals” public art installation.
Together, the events are designed to make Miami one of the main public gathering points of the tournament, extending the World Cup atmosphere from Downtown Miami to Miami Beach and into local neighborhoods.
Copa del Sol opens Miami’s World Cup programming
The first major event on the calendar will be Copa del Sol, a community soccer festival taking place on the sand between 9th and 10th Street in Miami Beach.
Produced in partnership with Street Soccer USA and official registration platform Plei, the festival will feature youth, women’s, corporate and open division tournaments, along with influencer matches, cultural programming and a Parade of Teams.
Location: Between 9th and 10th Street on the sand, Miami Beach
Dates: June 5-7
June 5
10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Youth Cup
4 p.m.-8:30 p.m.: Opening Parade Ceremony and Adult Opening Matches, including Women, Corporate, Creators and Influencers Open Cup
June 6
9 a.m.-8 p.m.: Youth, Women, Corporate and Open Cup competitions, plus Legend and Influencer Matches
June 7
9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.: Elimination Rounds, Cup Finals and Awards Ceremony
You can find additional information on the Copa del Sol official website.
Miami Beach hosts the kickoff watch party and concert
On June 11, Miami Beach will host one of the region’s signature opening celebrations: the One Game One Passion Kickoff Watch Party and Concert.
The free public event will take place on the sand at 10th and Ocean, combining the opening match broadcast with a concert celebration featuring Carlos Vives and DJ Cassidy.
Location: 10th and Ocean, Miami Beach
Date: June 11
2 p.m.: Doors open
3 p.m.: FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony and opening match broadcast
6 p.m.: Concert celebration featuring Carlos Vives and DJ Cassidy
Free registration at the official website is required for the event.
Bayfront Park becomes Miami’s tournament hub
The centerpiece of Miami’s World Cup programming will be the FIFA Fan Festival Miami, running from June 13 through July 5 at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami.
The 23-day fan destination will be free and open to the public, with no registration required. Fans can expect live match broadcasts on giant screens, concerts, cultural performances, sponsor activations, local food and beverage options, family programming and daily entertainment along Biscayne Bay.
The event is expected to welcome up to 30,000 fans per day throughout the tournament.
Location: Bayfront Park, Downtown Miami
Dates: June 13-July 5
Free live match broadcasts
Giant viewing screens
Concerts and cultural performances
Sponsor activations
Local food and beverage experiences
Family-friendly programming
Daily entertainment along Biscayne Bay
Community watch parties bring the tournament across South Florida
Beyond Bayfront Park and Miami Beach, the Host Committee will sponsor a series of free FIFA World Cup 2026 Community Watch Parties across South Florida.
The events will bring giant viewing screens to parks, arenas and neighborhood gathering spaces, giving fans multiple places to watch major matches together.
Little Haiti Park
6301 NE 2nd Ave., Miami, FL 33138
July 18: Bronze Final, 5 p.m.
Miami Beach Bandshell
7275 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33141
July 18: Bronze Final, 5 p.m.
July 19: FIFA World Cup Final, 3 p.m.
Amelia Earhart Park
401 E 65th St., Hialeah, FL 33013
July 19: FIFA World Cup Final, 3 p.m.
Tropical Park
7900 SW 40th St., Miami, FL 33155
July 19: FIFA World Cup Final, 3 p.m.
Palmetto Golf Course
9300 SW 152nd St., Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
July 19: FIFA World Cup Final, 3 p.m.
North Miami, NoMi Village
12351 NW 7th Ave., North Miami, FL 33168
June 13: Qatar vs. Switzerland, 3 p.m.
June 13: Brazil vs. Morocco, 6 p.m.
June 13: Haiti vs. Scotland, 9 p.m.
July 11: Quarter Final, 5 p.m.
July 19: FIFA World Cup Final, 3 p.m.
Amerant Bank Arena
1 Panther Parkway, Sunrise, FL 33323
June 12: Canada vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina, 3 p.m.
June 12: United States vs. Paraguay, 6 p.m.
June 27: Portugal vs. Colombia, 7:30 p.m.
July 11: Quarter Final, 5 p.m.
July 19: FIFA World Cup Final, 3 p.m.
Art and culture join the World Cup calendar
Miami’s World Cup calendar will also include a public art component through REEFLINE’s “Big Goals” installation.
The beachfront installation will run from June 14-28 between 11th and 12th Street in Miami Beach. Created in collaboration with REEFLINE and curator Ximena Caminos, the project will explore soccer through contemporary art, sustainability, creativity and community engagement along the Ocean Drive corridor.
Location: Between 11th and 12th Street, Miami Beach
Dates: June 14-28
Beachfront public art installation
Soccer-inspired contemporary art
Sustainability and community engagement
Cultural programming along the Ocean Drive corridor
Miami prepares to welcome the world
Miami is one of 16 host cities for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and will host seven matches during the tournament.
The official event calendar gives South Florida a broader role beyond matchdays, with programming designed for residents, families, visitors and international fans.
For Miami, the tournament is a chance to show how soccer, music, food, art and culture meet in one of the country’s most international cities.