Denver may not be hosting any FIFA World Cup 2026 soccer matches, but that doesn’t mean soccer isn’t coming to town in a big way. A Soccer Celebration will be held in Downtown Denver’s Skyline Park complete with live match viewings, regular co-ed adult Community Kick 5v5 friendlies, youth soccer clinics, digital gaming lounge, giveaways and much more. Festivities are from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
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As one of few MLS cities with active engagement across all 39 days of the tournament, the Soccer Celebration at Skyline Park will serve as the cultural hub where fans can unite through their collective love for the game.
It is being organized by the Colorado Rapids, Downtown Denver Partnership, Street Soccer USA, FOX31 and Telemundo Colorado.
At the center of the celebration, Skyline Park Block 1 at Visa Street Soccer Park and Bank of America Fields will transform into a soccer oasis, anchored by massive outdoor screens featuring match broadcasts on FOX31, Telemundo and FOX Sports platforms.
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FREE and open to the public, the fan zone experience at Skyline Park will feature a diverse array of daily programing including local vendors, fan activities and live music.
Located in the heart of downtown Denver at Skyline Park Block 1, the VISA Street Soccer Park offers drop-in play opportunities for youth and adults, led by Street Soccer USA.
Street Soccer USA Denver will feature youth soccer clinics, a Denver Unity Youth Cup, a civic engagement speaker series, global art exhibits, cultural performances, and regular co-ed adult Community Kick 5v5 friendlies.
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The Colorado Rapids can be found among the fan zone action with exclusive retail offerings, giveaways and appearances from players, coaches and club personalities.
On-site, fans can enjoy specialty culinary offerings from local businesses with appearances by La Unica, Biker Jim’s, 47 Bakery, and Firestone Walker while cheering from a sectioned-off beer garden.
Throughout the tournament, fans can enter digital sweepstakes by scanning on-site QR codes for a chance to win exclusive prizes and giveaways.
The celebration features on-site participation from the Colorado Soccer Association and Denver Summit FC. Attendees can also participate in CSA Youth League sign-ups and youth programming.
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For fans looking to engage with the digital side of the beautiful game, EA SPORTS™ games and consoles will be on-site to offer fans a mobile experience and gaming lounge to participate on screens alongside football’s biggest stars.
UCHealth will provide fans with a variety of games, giveaways, and prizes for fans to enjoy throughout each day of the Soccer Celebration. UCHealth will also provide fans with sunscreen stations, hand sanitizer stations, and menstrual product dispensers to help protect all fans in attendance.
How To Get Tickets
Soccer Celebration at Skyline Park will prioritize a safe and seamless experience for all attendees, requiring fans to present a free digital general admission ticket, valid throughout the entire tournament, upon daily entry.
You can now get that required FREE one-time event registration ticket QR code for access throughout the event. Here’s the link on the Soccer Celebration event page.
Schedule & Hours
More than 100 FIFA World Cup matches will be shown at the Visa Street Soccer Park and Bank of America Fields, with kickoffs beginning as early as 10 a.m. and as late as 8 p.m.
The main fan zone entry gate will be off the 16th Street Mall at Arapahoe St. Gates will open one hour before the first kickoff and daily start times will be posted directly to the event webpage for each specific day.
NOTE: The Soccer Celebration will not broadcast any matches with a kickoff at 9 p.m. or 10 p.m. to comply with park curfews.
For now, you can find the entire World Cup Match schedule here.
Two notable early games include the tournament opener of Mexico vs. South Africa at 1 p.m. MT on Thursday, June 11, and the USA vs. Paraguay match at 7 p.m. MT on Friday, June 12.
Find the full FIFA World Cup schedule here.
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