The world will be watching Toronto, along with host cities across Canada, Mexico and the U.S., when FIFA World Cup 26™ takes place in June and July 2026. Since Toronto has been recognized as the most multicultural city in the world, hearing cheers in the streets and car horn honking is a regular occurrence, no matter what country is playing!
Accordingly, there are special events happening all around town, where fans can gather to celebrate “the beautiful game” and cheer on Canada, and also their ancestral homelands. Get out your flag, put on your jerseys, and cheer on our Guide to FIFA World Cup 26™ Events in Toronto and the GTA!
Evergreen Brick Works: Free Football Watch Parties
Do you want to see “the beautiful game” in a beautiful setting this summer? Evergreen Brick Works invites the world to our spectacular city this July with their FREE football watch parties! At this reimagined historic brick factory in the heart of Toronto’s Don Valley ravines, families and fans of all ages can catch soccer’s biggest tournament on a big screen. Best of all, it’s totally FREE to attend!
Official Festival
FIFA Toronto Fan Festival™
Date: June 11 — July 19, 2026
The official venue for the fan festival has been announced: Fort York National Historic Site and The Bentway will be the site for fans to get together for live broadcasts of the matches! In addition, they will also feature entertainment and music, plus food vendors. Each of these venues are conveniently located close to public transit and to the Toronto Stadium at Exhibition Place.
Special Events
Toronto Zoo: Soccer Summer
Date: June 6-30, 2026
Celebrate the energy, passion, and global spirit of soccer at the Toronto Zoo all month long, including special talks, themed treats, merchandise, and family-friendly moments. Plus, kick off the fun on the June 6-7 weekend for soccer-themed activities, music, food, and photo opportunities with Explorer Bear!
Hockey Hall of Fame: A True Canadian Welcome
Date: June 12, 2026
Hockey Hall of Fame offers soccers fans A True Canadian Welcome on June 12 as Toronto welcomes the world through our city’s unmistakable true north hospitality. At this free outdoor event, sports fans can stop by to enjoy a complimentary coffee and HHOF-branded donut (which is a real taste of Canada!), along with photo ops, giveaways, foosball, face painting, and more!
The Allstar Soccer Show
Date: June 14, 2026
The Allstar Soccer Show lets footy fans of all ages get up close and personal with players from Canada’s men’s and women’s teams, as well as fun activities, a soccer fun zone, prizes, and more, with 100% of ticket sales proceeds donated to the Canada Soccer Foundation. Be sure to register to get the chance to secure a wristband in order to have a one-on-one Meet & Greet experience!
South by South East International Festival (SXSE)
Date: June 17-20, 2026
The South by South East International Festival (SXSE) invites everyone to experience the heart of Asia and Latin America at Toronto’s city hall at Nathan Phillips Square, celebrating diverse cultures through live music and FIFA World Cup 26™ watch parties, and a night market featuring global cuisine.
Lavazza IncluCity Festival
Date: June 25 — July 19, 2026
The Lavazza IncluCity Festival returns to transform the iconic streets of The Distillery Historic District into an enchanting outdoor cinema village featuring an unforgettable collection of diverse films, including soccer-themed films for 2026!
Aga Khan Museum: Rhythms of Canada Festival
Date: July 1, 2026
The Rhythms of Canada Festival celebrates our diverse tapestry at the Aga Khan Museum and the Ismaili Centre, showcasing local arts and culture with activities for all ages.
Community Festivals
Riverside BIA & Leslieville BIA: Game On East End
Date: June 11 — July 19, 2026
Head to the neighbourhoods of Riverside and Leslieville along Queen Street East for Game On East End, a free soccer-themed festival in honour of the arrival of a certain tournament! Events include an Outdoor Movie Night at Riverside Common Park, public community activations, lively BBQs and picnics, hands-on community art projects, cool zone on hot days, Caribbean game nights, interactive workshops, and more.
Bloor-Yorkville BIA: Soccer Fest
Date: June 13-14, 20 & 27, 2026
Bloor-Yorkville BIA hosts Soccer Fest to celebrate Toronto playing host to soccer’s biggest moments by bringing the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 26™ games to the heart of the city in the Bloor-Yorkville area. This dynamic activation features high-energy freestyle soccer performances, interactive fan experiences, and a curated Neighbourhood Soccer Trail, transforming this upscale neighbourhood into a vibrant destination.
Kick It On St. Clair West
Date: June 13, 26 & 28, & July 4, 2026
The Kick It On St. Clair West program features free soccer-themed neighbourhood events in the northwest end of Toronto in June and July. Celebrate with live music, cultural performances, local food vendors, family-friendly activities, art installations, strolling entertainers, outdoor fun, and a movie under the stars.
Bloor West Village BIA: Play on West Summer Sports Festival
Date: June 13, 2026
Get in the game and kick of summer with Bloor West Village BIA, who hosts the Play on West Summer Sports Festival for families to celebrate soccer.
Scarborough Soccer Fan Festival & Night Market
Date: June 19-21, 2026
Cheer on everything soccer at the Scarborough Soccer Fan Festival & Night Market at Woodside Square. This event is free to enter, combining the energy of an Asian night market, the excitement of soccer culture, and the celebration of Father’s Day weekend… all in one!
Yonge North York BIA: Soccer City Celebration
Date: June 20, 2026
Join the Yonge North York BIA at Mel Lastman Square for a full day of free family fun at Soccer City Celebration! This free party includes a Germany vs. Ivory Coast watch party and an outdoor movie screening of “Bend It Like Beckham”, as well as cultural performances, inflatables for the kids, hands-on activities, arts & crafts pavilion, and more soccer-inspired experiences.
Midtown Yonge BIA: Arraiá on Yonge
Date: June 20, 2026
Cheer “Eu Sou Brasileiro” and discover the magic of Festa Junina as Midtown Yonge BIA (MYBIA) hosts Arraiá on Yonge. This Brazilian street festival features live music, traditional food, dancing under colourful flags, plus games and kid-friendly activities!
Yonge North York BIA: Soccer City Celebration
Date: June 20, 2026
Yonge North York BIA is joining the excitement of the the world’s biggest sporting event with their Soccer City Celebration. Enjoy activities and experiences, plus live match viewing and a screening of the iconic soccer film “Bend it Like Beckham”.
Soccer Multicultural Latin Fair 2026
Date: June 21, 2026
Celebrate the cultural richness of Canada’s Hispanic and Latin American communities at this fair that serves as a vibrant platform for intercultural exchange, anti-racism education, and community empowerment through music, dance, food, games, and storytelling.
Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival
Date: July 11-12, 2026
The annual FREE Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival takes over Hillcrest Village, transforming a stretch of St. Clair Avenue West into Canada’s biggest salsa party, including an international calibre of Latin music, non-stop dancing in the streets, Latin foods and fun for all ages!
And find more local parties and events on the The Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas (TABIA) website here and the City of Toronto’s website here!
Watch Parties and Play Areas
Harbourfront Centre: Jumpstart Community Pitch
Date: All Summer
The very first Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities Community Soccer Pitch is opening at Harbourfront Centre, offering soccer fans a new accessible pitch for kids and families to come together through play along the waterfront. Booking for the Jumpstart Community Pitch officially begins on June 10, with a first-come, first-play warm-up period beforehand.
Ontario Science Centre: Sporty Science
Date: All summer, starting June 6, 2026
Get in the game this summer at Ontario Science Centre at their Harbourfront Centre outdoor space, with free outdoor programming for all ages. At Curiosity Commons, visitors of all ages can get experimental with fun challenges and interactive play to get everyone moving and thinking.
Downtown Yonge BIA: After Hours – “Bend It Like Beckham”
Date: June 3, 2026
Part of Downtown Yonge BIA’s free movie screenings at College Park this summer, see a screening of “Bend It Like Beckham” with a pre-show musical performance.
Toronto City Hall: Nathan Phillips Square Watch Parties
Date: June 11 — July 19, 2026
Watch select live FIFA World Cup 2026™ match broadcasts throughout the tournament at Nathan Phillips Square. Then, join the fun and play some soccer on the Visa mini-pitches, plus further activations, activities and events.
Cineplex Canada: Match Showings
Date: June 11 — July 19, 2026
Secure your tickets now to see matches on the big screen at a movie theatre near you, starting June 11! The schedule features anticipated games daily, played by popular squads, like Argentina, Brazil, Spain, England, France, Germany, and including all of the Canada matches, of course!
Harbourfront Centre: GE Appliances Canada Soccer House
Date: June 11 — July 2, 2026
Stop by Canada Soccer’s official fan destination by the waterfront at Harbourfront Centre for watch party celebrations and plenty of national pride! Fans can come together to celebrate and be part of the energy of the during FIFA World Cup 26™ tournament outside the stadium, including live entertainment, food and drink and interactive fan experiences throughout.
STACKT market: Adidas Home of Soccer Toronto
Date: June 11 — July 2, 2026
Adidas brings the Home of Soccer to STACKT market during the full length of FIFA World Cup 26™, featuring an outdoor viewing area for official watch parties, as well as on-site activations and an Adidas retail pop-up. It’s free to the public with entry on a first-come, first-served basis.
Scadding Court Community Centre: Flavours of the Game
Date: June 11 — July 19, 2026
Combining our city’s love of both food and sport, locals can come together at the Scadding Court Community Centre, close to the multicultural areas of Kensington Market, Little Portugal and Little Italy. Watch games together, taste the world, and cheer on your team!
RendezViews: World Cup View Party (19+)
Date: June 11 — July 19, 2026
Looking for a soccer-centric date night downtown? The open-air venue RendezViews is offering first come, first serve availability for anyone that wants to watch the matches, complete with a bar and food stall.
Left Field Brewery: Liberty Matchdays Beer Garden Watch Parties
Date: June 11 — July 19, 2026
Catch the matches in the outdoor courtyard beer garden at one of our favourite family-friendly breweries, Left Field Brewery, at their Liberty Village location. They offer plenty of cold beer, along with hot dogs, electric DJs, and a live feed of the games. It’s free to enter and first come, first served! (There’s also lots more locations in Liberty Village with their Liberty Kicks round-up.)
Broadview Danforth BIA: The International Flavour of Soccer in the City
Date: June 12-13, 2026
Fans can celebrate the kick-off of the big tournie and cheer on Team Canada with an outdoor viewing party and live music on the patios around the Broadview Danforth area.
Wilson Village BIA: The Kickoff Watch Party
Date: June 12, 2026
Join a free afternoon event to enjoy the Canada vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina game, and share the good vibes and great company. Family-friendly activities including inflatable games, face painting, free popcorn, and local vendors, plus prizes and raffles supporting a local youth soccer team.
Little Canada: The Great Moose Match-Up Mini Mission
Date: June 12 — July 19, 2026
Little Canada celebrates the excitement of international soccer this summer with a limited-time Mini Mission, featuring 24 moose hidden throughout the attraction, each decorated with the flag of a participating nation.
Waterworks Food Hall: e11ement Soccer Watch Party (19+)
Date: June 12, 2026
Along with watch parties on select game days, you can take an afternoon without the kids with Canadian skincare brand e11ement. Receive a complimentary e11ement product to spritz, refresh, and recharge as you enjoy a tournament-inspired cocktail from Waterworks Bar.
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA): Celebrate the Humber
Date: June 27, 2026
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) invites families to Celebrate the Humber with a free and fun event for all ages, including guided walks along the river, fishing demonstrations, arts and crafts, and outdoor games (including soccer this year!) alongside this important waterway.
Queen Street West BIA: The Final Kick Block Party
Date: July 2, 2026
Gather with the Queen Street West community for The Final Kick Block Party, a vibrant outdoor celebration of soccer, music, food, art, and global culture. Visitors can also explore an artisan and food market, with vendors representing communities from around the world, and take part in interactive games and soccer-inspired activities.
Culture, Arts & Crafts Events
Toronto Union Station: TD Union Summer
Date: Continuing
Toronto Union Station once again hosts TD Union Summer, an outdoor food and live music festival where you can enjoy delicious food and cool drinks from local restaurant favourites on their Front Street plaza with welcoming patio vibes.
Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO): Maker Night — Soccer Life Drawing
Date: June 10, 2026
In this special edition of the AGO’s Maker Nights series, you can draw with the help of live models from Toronto’s women’s soccer community and capture the movement of the players as they showcase their talents! All materials are provided, and seating is limited.
Toronto Made, The World in a City Illuminated
Date: June 11 — July 18, 2026
Check out large-scale projections displayed across the historic Malting Silos at the waterfront and see the creations of Toronto’s diverse, playful and innovative creative voices.
Royal Ontario Museum (ROM): Kickoff Quest — ROM Soccer-Fueled Adventure
Date: June 13 — July 26, 2026
Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) welcomes soccer fans to join one of their signature hunts and tours, the Kickoff Quest — ROM Soccer-Fueled Adventure! In this family-friendly soccer-themed hunt, you can explore the Museum in a whole new way and discover clues, score trivia goals, and learn about the sport and your favourite teams, all brought to life through art, culture, and nature.
Little Canada — Little Field, Big Adventure: Miniature Soccer Build Workshop
Date: June 13 & 20, 2026
Little Canada invites families to build the beautiful game we all love with their Little Field, Big Adventure: Miniature Soccer Build Workshop event, where each participant leaves with a finished mini soccer scene to take home! Created in partnership with BMO, this one‑hour workshop lets guests build and customize their own miniature soccer scene, complete with a soccer net and country flag inspired by the team they cheer for.
Bata Shoe Museum: Soccer Sundays
Date: June 14 — July 19, 2026
Every Sunday during FIFA World Cup 26™, shoe fanatics can spend time at the Bata Shoe Museum for fun, family-friendly programming that explores the global phenomenon of soccer, from the laces up. Through hands-on activities, live entertainment, and engaging presentations, you can discover how the game connects cultures, communities, and countries around the world.
Staples Canada: LEGO® FIFA Mini Trophy
Date: July 4, 2026
At participating Staples locations across the GTA, kids 8+ can make a LEGO® FIFA mini trophy, then take it home and lift it like a champion!
Markets and Food Events
CityPlace and Fort York BIA: One Love Food & Arts Market
Date: June 6 — August 22, 2026
Located along the pedestrian corridor connecting Union Station to the fan zone and BMO Field at Canoe Landing Park, this market brings the energy with Caribbean and Latin food vendors and live music, perfect for pre-game fuelling up or a post-match hangout. Entry is free and families, kids, and pets are all welcome!
Tasty Tours: Soccer & Spice Food Tour
Date: June 6 — July 19, 2026
Taste and savour the international flavours in Kensington Market, and experience the buzz of this vibrant multicultural neighbourhood through food while discovering fun international tidbits about the beautiful game.
Cabbagetown BIA: Around The World Pop-Up Series
Date: June 11 —July 19, 2026
Cabbagetown BIA hosts Around The World, a pop-up series running throughout June and July, with programming that celebrates community and the multicultural businesses that built this historic Toronto neighbourhood.
Culinary Adventure Co.: Food Halls + Football Food Tour
Date: Starting June 11, 2026
Meeting at Queen and Portland, participants can taste their way through foods that showcase the flavours of football’s most passionate nations: Italy, Argentina, Mexico, Venezuela, Canada and USA. Plus, you can also explore Graffiti Alley, and discover a perfect blend of civic and culinary history!
Taste of Little Italy
Date: June 12-14, 2026
Taste of Little Italy transforms College Street into a bustling free street festival where locals and visitors enjoy food and live music. Don’t miss checking out the rabid fans at The Dip! (a.k.a. Café Diplomatico, at College & Clinton)
Scadding Court Community Centre: Flavours Of The Market
Date: June 13 — July 18, 2026
Flavours of the Market showcases the diversity and creativity that make Toronto unique, such as local artisans, makers, community vendors and interactive activities, as well as the beloved shipping container food market.
The Theatre Centre: Community BBQ & Hangout
Date: July 17, 2026
The Theatre Centre hosts a free and family-friendly Community BBQ & Hangout, where everyone is welcome to join an outdoor community party on West Queen West. In the communal spirit of FIFA World Cup 26™, the event includes free hot dogs and hamburgers (while supplies last), plus live music performances!
The Junction Business Improvement Area (BIA): Taste of the Junction
Date: June 27, 2026
The Junction Business Improvement Area (BIA) hosts the Taste of the Junction, a food event that unites local businesses in the vibrant neighbourhood of the Junction in Toronto’s west end. Free to attend, this annual community celebration showcases 50+ vendors, local food and drink, immersive installations, and unique product offerings of local Junction businesses in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere, as well as 11 permanent augmented reality murals.
Contests & Promotions
Toronto City Hall: FIFA World Cup 26™ Trophy Tour
Date: May 25-26, 2026
Not only has Nathan Phillips Square’s iconic skating rink been turned into a soccer pitch, lucky winners of the FIFA World Cup 26™ Trophy Tour can also get up close and personal with the tournament’s grand prize!
Destination Toronto: Global Passport
Date: Until July 19, 2026
Part contest and part scavenger hunt, explore Toronto through its many culture by visiting 26 locations across the city to earn entries for weekly FIFA World Cup 2026™ Toronto prizes. For the Grand Prize drawn on July 27, 2026, one lucky winner will take home the ultimate Toronto fan getaway, including a two-night Toronto hotel stay, exclusive FIFA World Cup 26™ Toronto gear, a signed Team Canada jersey and gift cards to fuel your next soccer-inspired shopping spree.
Arcadia Earth: Wear Your Soccer Jersey & Score 26% Off!
Date: June 10-26, 2026
Every Wednesday to Friday from June 10-26, soccer jersey-wearing guests to Arcadia Earth get 26% off their individual regular priced admission ticket! (This discount applies only to the individual wearing the jersey, purchased in-person, and cannot be combined with other offers.)
FIFA World Cup 2026™: Canada Celebrates
Date: June 27 — July 19, 2026
FIFA hosts Canada Celebrates, uniting communities across the country to celebrate the arrival of FIFA World Cup 2026™ and to share the pride of hosting the world. Canada Celebrates brings football and soccer fans together for live match viewings, football-themed activations, cultural programming, music, food, and plenty of national pride!
City of Mississauga: FIFA World Cup 2026™ Screenings
Date: June 11 — July 19, 2026
Mississauga Celebration Square hosts soccer fans from around the world, showing select matches. So join your friends and neighbours to cheer on Canada, and all of your favourite teams, at the city’s biggest soccer watch parties.
Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville: Game On
Date: June 12, 2026
Head to Civic Square in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville to show your team spirit in red and white and rally behind Team Bring you your lawn chairs and blankets, enjoy an unforgettable watch party with delicious food for purchase, soccer-themed activities, and a lively, feel-good atmosphere.
Crane Creations: Canada Day Soccer Celebration
Date: July 1, 2026
Crane Creations invites families to celebrate Canada Day and FIFA World Cup 26™ with the outdoor Canada Day Soccer Celebration, a fun day with family-friendly games and activities, food, and more.
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