ORLANDO, Fla. (May 6, 2026) \u2013\u00a0Orlando City SC today unveiled its plans to host the Orlando City Soccer Celebration presented by Verizon, a large-scale, festival-style fan experience that will transform Pointe Orlando into the ultimate soccer destination\u00a0in Central Florida\u00a0during the world\u2019s biggest sporting event this summer.<\/p>\n
Running from June 11 through July 19,\u00a0the Orlando City Soccer Celebration\u00a0presented by Verizon\u00a0will\u00a0show\u00a0live\u00a0viewings\u00a0of all 104 FIFA World Cup 2026\u2122 matches,\u00a0along with an\u00a0immersive fan experience\u00a0featuring\u00a0live music and entertainment, global food and beverage offerings,\u00a0appearances from Orlando City players, club legends and the team mascot\u00a0and an official pop-up store.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThis summer is a historic moment for the game in the United States, and we wanted to create an experience that matches that global energy while staying true to our city and our club,\u201d said Pedro Araujo, Orlando City SC Chief Marketing Officer. \u201cThe\u00a0Orlando City\u00a0Soccer Celebration\u00a0will be\u00a0a vibrant, immersive destination where fans from around the world can come together to celebrate the sport, the culture and the spirit of soccer, right in the heart of Orlando.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Throughout the tournament, Sports & Social \u2013 Live! at Pointe Orlando,\u00a0located\u00a0on the venue\u2019s second floor, will serve as the primary always-on hub for\u00a0live\u00a0viewings\u00a0of\u00a0FIFA\u00a0World Cup\u00a02026\u2122\u00a0matches\u00a0throughout the tournament.\u00a0A\u00a0minimum of\u00a0five\u00a0larger-scale\u00a0events will\u00a0also\u00a0take place in Pointe Orlando\u2019s outdoor plazas\u00a0with live entertainment, interactive\u00a0areas, giveaways and more\u00a0along with marquee match viewings.<\/p>\n
\n Marquee\u00a0Event\u00a0Dates & Matches:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n Friday, June 12\u00a0<\/p>\n
Canada vs. Bosnia \u2013 3 p.m. ET\u00a0
USA vs. Paraguay \u2013\u00a09\u00a0p.m. ET\u00a0
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\n Saturday, June 13\u00a0<\/p>\n
Brazil vs. Morocco \u2013 6 p.m. ET\u00a0
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\n Friday, June 19\u00a0<\/p>\n
USA vs. Australia \u2013 3 p.m. ET\u00a0
Brazil vs. Haiti \u2013\u00a09\u00a0p.m. ET\u00a0
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\n Saturday, June 27\u00a0<\/p>\n
Panama vs. England \u2013 5 p.m. ET\u00a0
Croatia vs. Ghana \u2013 5\u00a0p.m. ET\u00a0
Colombia vs. Portugal \u2013 7:30\u00a0p.m. ET\u00a0
Jordan vs. Argentina \u2013 10:00\u00a0p.m. ET\u00a0
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\n Sunday, July 19\u00a0<\/p>\n
FIFA World Cup 2026\u2122 Final \u2013 3 p.m. ET<\/p>\n
In addition to\u00a0the\u00a0five\u00a0marquee\u00a0events,\u00a0Sports & Social \u2013 Live! at Pointe Orlando will host dedicated “Decision Days” on June 24 and June 25, offering\u00a0fans\u00a0an elevated viewing experience for the\u00a0FIFA World Cup 2026\u2122\u00a0final group stage matches featuring Brazil and the United States.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Full\u00a0programming details will be announced closer to event dates.\u00a0The Orlando City Soccer Celebration and corresponding events are free to attend by RSVP\u2019ing at\u00a0OrlandoCitySC.com\/SoccerCelebration.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Located on\u00a017 acres\u00a0in the heart of Orlando\u2019s Convention District, Pointe Orlando is a premier open-air entertainment destination featuring more than\u00a02018\u00a0restaurants, bars,\u00a0lounges\u00a0and entertainment concepts across three main plazas, as well as offering over 2,500 parking spaces on site.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Orlando City Soccer Celebration is presented by Verizon and supported by\u00a0Inter,\u00a0Orlando Health\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Miller\u2019s Ale House, Jameson\u00a0Irish Whiskey, Takis, Travel\u00a0+\u00a0Leisure, Visit Orlando,\u00a0Avianca Airlines\u00a0and\u00a0Orlando International Airport.\u00a0<\/p>\n