FIFA World Cup Events and Activities for Families in Atlanta

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Goal! The biggest soccer event ever held in North America, Atlanta will be one of 16 host cities across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The Cup will include over a month of matches running from June 11-July 19. Matches will be held at the Atlanta Stadium on June 15, June 18, June 21, June 24, June 27, July 1, July 7 and July 15.

Places across the metro area are embracing the spirit of soccer with special events and watch parties.

Visit Children’s Museum of Atlanta’s Soccer Summer for art, a soccer tournament, science activities and more. June 4-July 2.

All The Soccer Things at The Works include special discounts when you wear your jersey on Fridays, live music, watch parties, movie screenings and more. June 5-Aug. 29.

Ashford Lane is hosting three watch party events with kids’ activities and food and drink specials. June 6, 19 and July 19.

Immersive Gamebox’s Soccer Arcade is a fast-paced, interactive gaming experience featuring soccer-inspired mini games and challenges. June 6-Aug. 31.

Held at Centennial Olympic Park, the FIFA Fan Festival will be held throughout the tournament for a vibrant gathering place for fans, families and visitors to celebrate the excitement of soccer. June 11-July 15.

The Interlock’s Culture Haus features more than 100 events focused on sports, including themed match days, large-format LED screens and more. June 11-July 19.

Cosm Atlanta will display the matches with revolutionary technology for an immersive experience. June 11-July 19.

At Colony Square, enjoy Fútbol On The Square to see live tournament screenings in Midtown’s Living Room. June 11-July 19.

Throughout the World Cup, enjoy free daily outdoor screenings of the games, live music performances, restaurant specials and more at Decatur’s WatchFest26. June 11-July 19.

The City of Fayetteville will host high-energy community watch parties with specials, themed nights, giveaways and more. June 11-July 19.

Atlanta United is celebrating the sport with Summer of Soccer events, including watch parties across the metro area. June 11-July 19.

Smyrna’s Cup Daze features viewing events for matches in Village Green Park. June 11-July 19.

Historic Fourth Ward Park is hosting the O4W Kickoff Festival for a bar crawl, a viewing party, kids soccer and more for the start of the World Cup. June 11-13.

Marietta’s SoccerFest will feature community watch parties, soccer activities for families and food. June 12-14.

Johns Creek is hosting two community soccer watch parties. June 12 and July 19.

Vinings’ Summer of Soccer will feature a watch party with live music, yard games, giveaways and more. June 13.

Explore Gwinnett is offering Kick it in the Nnett Watch Party events for live music, community, soccer and more in Suwanee, Norcross, Peachtree Corners and Gwinnett Field. June 15, June 27, July 7 and July 15.

Visit the Beltline’s Southside Trail for Atlanta Beltline Fest held during the World Cup for a trail-wide, multi-day celebration with live music, performances, food trucks, local vendors and a display of Atlanta culture and community. June 20-21.

“The People’s Game: Soccer and Human Rights” at National Center for Civil and Human Rights explores how the world’s most popular sport has been used to challenge injustice. June 20-Nov. 30.

Watch the Cup in Douglasville features large outdoor screens, kids’ activities, live music and more. June 27 and July 19.

Celebrate the finale of the World Cup with a festival with live music, a screening of the final match and more at A Celebration of Soccer & Sound. July 19.

Emory University has three different interconnected exhibits on their campuses exploring the culture and history of soccer. Through July 19.

Visit Atlanta History Center for the Goizueta Children’s Experience’s “Atlanta Sports” to learn about Atlanta’s major professional teams, including United. Through Dec. 31.