World Cup 2026 Events & Activations in Miami Beach | | |
As World Cup fans descend on Miami Beach this summer, the city is celebrating with a beachfront concert, free watch parties, family-friendly events and more.
Check out our guide below to join in on the excitement and visit www.miamibeachfl.gov/worldcup to learn more.
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FIFA World Cup 2026™ Kickoff Watch Party & Carlos Vives Concert
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Miami Host Committee is throwing a free watch party and concert on the sands of Miami Beach to kick off the tournament!
The event will start with a live broadcast of the Opening Ceremonies and Opening Match between Mexico and South Africa on multiple massive screens, bringing fans together for an unforgettable beachfront experience.
Following the match, the celebration continues with a concert featuring DJ Cassidy and headlined by Colombian music icon Carlos Vives.
Thursday, June 11 | 10 Street Beach
2 PM Doors Open
3 PM Live Broadcast of Opening Ceremonies & Opening Match
6 PM Concert Begins
The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required at FIFAFanEvents.com.
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Copa del Sol Soccer Tournament
Join the FIFA World Cup Miami Host Committee and South Florida’s communities for Copa del Sol — a free, fast-paced 4v4 street soccer tournament on Miami Beach featuring DJs, match announcers, bleachers and on-field presentations. Throughout the weekend, 150+ teams will compete across 4 divisions (Youth, Women’s, Corporate and Open) with finals on Saturday and Sunday.
Friday, June 5 - Sunday, June 7
On the beach between 9-10 streets
Various Times
View the full schedule and register as a team or fan at copadelsol.plei.com. (Schedules subject to change)
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World Cup North Beach Activations Town Hall
Join Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt for a World Cup North Beach Activations Town Hall.
Wednesday, June 3
6:30 PM
North Shore Park Youth Center
Game Room on 1st Floor
501 72 Street
There will be a community discussion on upcoming neighborhood World Cup activations, plans to address traffic, crowds, noise, public works, etc. and a chance to ask questions, share feedback and learn more.
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World Cup Sticker Trading Event
Join Commissioner Monica Matteo-Salinas for a World Cup Sticker Trading event.
Sunday, June 7
12 PM - 3 PM
In front of Pelé Soccer
532 Lincoln Road
Bring your Panini stickers, trade duplicates, meet other collectors and complete your collection with fellow fútbol fans from all over Miami Beach!
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World Cup 2026 Welcome Tour
Join the Miami Beach Sister Cities Committee for a special heritage walking tour celebrating Miami Beach's most iconic and historic sites. Experience the Art Deco District, cultural landmarks and the city's world-renowned coastal scenery as we welcome World Cup visitors from around the globe.
Wednesdays, June 10 & July 8 | 11AM
The tour's starting location will be shared directly with registered attendees upon confirmation.
To RSVP, please email George Neary at geonear@gmail.com.
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Stephen Dean VOLTA Screening & Conversation
Join the City of Miami Beach for a special evening as we present a screening of VOLTA, a 9-minute video work by artist Stephen Dean, followed by a conversation with Perez Art Museum Miami Director Franklin Sirmans.
New World Symphony Wallcast
Friday, June 12
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Soundscape Park
400 17 Street
In the spirit of the World Cup, this program celebrates the intersection of arts and sports, global culture and the power of gathering in public space.
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Fan Fest Uruguay
Celebrate Uruguayan soccer pride and enjoy a lively community gathering with food and drinks for purchase produced in partnership with the Consulate General of Uruguay in Miami.
Saturday, June 20
6 PM
Miami Beach Bandshell
7275 Collins Avenue
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Watch Parties
Catch every goal and all the action at the Miami Beach Bandshell (7275 Collins Avenue) — bringing fans together for big-screen match viewing along with food and drinks for purchase.
Monday, June 22 - Argentina vs. Austria
11 AM Doors Open | 1 PM Game Time
Wednesday, June 24 - Scotland vs. Brazil
4 PM Doors Open | 6 PM Game Time
Tuesday, July 14 - Semi-Final
1 PM Doors Open | 3 PM Game Time
Wednesday, July 15 - Semi-Final 2
1 PM Doors Open | 3 PM Game Time
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Bronze Final and FIFA World Cup Final™ Official Watch Parties
The City of Miami Beach, in partnership with The Rhythm Foundation and the FIFA World Cup 2026 Miami Host Committee, is bringing the action to life with two public watch parties at the Sand Bowl.
Saturday, July 18 - Bronze Final
3 PM Doors Open | 5 PM Game Time
Sunday, July 19 - FIFA World Cup Final™
1 PM Doors Open | 3 PM Game Time
Sand Bowl behind the Miami Beach Bandshell
72 Street & Collins Avenue
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Flags of Nations
Flags representing each of the 48 qualifying nations are now on display surrounding our Miami Beach sign at Ocean Drive and 5 Street. Make sure to stop by and snap a pic!
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Arena of Nations: 48 Giant Soccer Balls
Our Arena of Nations 16‑ft inflatable soccer balls are rolling out across Miami Beach.
Soccer balls for the 48 qualifying nations will all be up by June 5. Visit www.miamibeachfl.gov/worldcup to see a map of where each one will be located and catch them on display for the duration of World Cup season.
For added fun, the city will invite fans to explore the installations through a mission-style scavenger game powered by Badger. As visitors discover each soccer ball, they’ll be encouraged to capture photos or videos and upload them to a live global feed hosted on the dedicated Miami Beach World Cup website. A dynamic “surge” system will power the experience: when one country’s fans are the most active within a given period, that nation rises to the top and takes over the live feed.
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REEFLINE's Big Goals by PLAYLAB, INC.
REEFLINE will transform Lummus Park into an immersive arena where art, marine education and sport meet. On the beach at 12 Street, a monumental pitch with oversized goals invites everyone to play in a game where all win. Created by PLAYLAB INC. as part of the Miami Host Committee’s “One Game, One Passion” legacy program presented by Uber, the installation uses soccer to advance ocean literacy and highlight REEFLINE’s mission of conservation. The installation is free and open to all.
Sunday, June 14 - Sunday, June 28
10 AM - 6 PM Daily
12 Street Beach
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Lincoln Road
Celebrate World Cup 2026 on Lincoln Road with international soccer activations, pop-ups and live match experiences.
Watch every game at cafés and restaurants, shop exclusive team merchandise and dive into nonstop soccer-inspired events, music and culture. Learn more.
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Washington Avenue Mural
Artist Yort has transformed the 1400 block of Washington Avenue, capturing how the world first connects with soccer through the screen, and bringing it to life where fans can step into the moment together.
The mural will be on display for the next several months, serving as a powerful backdrop for photos, moments and memories on Washington Avenue in Miami Beach.
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Special Event Transportation Enhancements on June 11, July 18 & 19
The City of Miami Beach is introducing free special event water taxi and shuttle services on the three upcoming game days expected to draw significant crowds to help mitigate traffic across the city.
Thursday, June 11 | 12 PM - 11 PM
An enhanced water taxi service will operate between the Venetian Marina (City of Miami) and Maurice Gibb Memorial Park (Miami Beach), supplemented by a free shuttle service to and from Lummus Park near 10 Street. This service is in addition to the city’s regular weekday free water taxi, which begins at 7 a.m. and will be extended until 11 p.m. on this date.
Saturday, July 18 & Sunday, July 19 | 10 AM - 11 PM
A free water taxi service will run between the Venetian Marina and Maurice Gibb Memorial Park, with a free shuttle service connecting to and from the Miami Beach Bandshell (near 72 Street and Collins Avenue). The city will also increase Miami Beach Trolley frequency by adding vehicles to key loops to support anticipated high demand.
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Ongoing Citywide Transportation
Residents and visitors are encouraged to continue using the year‑round free Miami Beach Trolley and Freebee services. Real‑time trolley tracking is available through the Miami Beach Gov app. Miami Beach also offers miles of Beachwalk and green bike lanes, along with extensive bicycle parking citywide.
View the city’s bicycle parking maps for more information. For added convenience, Citi Bike provides more than a thousand traditional and electric‑assist bicycles at stations throughout the city. Please note: e‑bikes and e‑scooters are not allowed on the Beachwalk or shared‑use paths.
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To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, the City of Miami Beach will implement enhanced public safety staffing, crowd management protocols and traffic plans.
CERT volunteers will be available for any first aid needs at 10 Street and Ocean Drive on June 5-7 and June 11. They will also be on site at the Sand Bowl on July 18 and 19.
See something? Say something. Call 911 for emergencies.
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Sanitation
In preparation of increased activity, the city's Sanitation Division is performing enhanced pressure washing operations and litter can maintenance citywide. Cleanup crews are scheduled seven days a week, from very early morning hours to late at night, to avoid heavy periods of traffic and pedestrian activities. In addition to the weekly pressure washing schedule already in place, Sanitation is also deep cleaning high-traffic areas in North Beach, Mid Beach and South Beach.
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