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 who 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 countries. Get out your flag, put on your jerseys, and cheer on our Guide to FIFA World Cup 26 Events in Toronto and the GTA!
Festivals
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.
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.
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 watch parties, and a night market featuring global cuisine.
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.
Watch Parties
Broadview Danforth BIA: The International Flavour of Soccer in the City
Date: June 12-13, 2026
Fans can celebrate the kick-off of the World Cup and cheer on Team Canada with an outdoor viewing party and live music on the patios around the Broadview Danforth area.
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.
Arts Events
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.
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.
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, the event includes free hot dogs and hamburgers (while supplies last), plus live music performances!
Contests
Toronto City Hall: FIFA World Cup 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 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 2026™ Toronto gear, a signed Team Canada jersey and gift cards to fuel your next soccer-inspired shopping spree.
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 FIFA World Cup 2026™ 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.
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