READING, PA. – Community members and visitors are invited to downtown Reading this weekend for the official Pennsylvania World Cup Fan Zone, presented by Visit PA.<\/p>\n
The event will be held at the Reading Arena (Santander Arena), with additional watch parties occurring throughout the 600 and 700 blocks of Penn Street.<\/p>\n
The event is free and family-friendly, with activities for all ages to participate in.<\/p>\n
Advance registration is encouraged.<\/p>\n
According to the city of Reading, the event will feature live FIFA World Cup 2026\u2122 watch parties, an outdoor block party with live entertainment, interactive games, youth soccer activities, meet-and-greets with Telemundo62 personalities, vendors, and food and beverage options.<\/p>\n
Inside the Arena, community members can watch Telemundo’s live Spanish broadcasts of the World Cup in a fully air-conditioned venue, providing a viewing experience for the region’s Spanish-speaking community.<\/p>\n
Fans who prefer to watch the matches in English can enjoy FOX’s live broadcasts at the outdoor viewing area located at the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading.<\/p>\n
According to the city of Reading, to safely accommodate the event, traffic and parking will be impacted, and road closures will be in place.<\/p>\n
Street closures will begin in phases after 5 a.m. July 18, with full closures in place by 9 a.m. The closures will remain in effect through each event weekend before reopening by 11 p.m. on July 19.<\/p>\n
Road Closures<\/p>\n
\u2022 Penn Street between 6th Street and 8th Street<\/p>\n
\u2022 Cherry Street between 6th Street and 8th Street<\/p>\n
\u2022 6th Street between Cherry Street and Court Street<\/p>\n
\u2022 7th Street between Cherry Street and Penn Street<\/p>\n
No Parking<\/p>\n
\u2022 6th Street between Cherry Street and Court Street (traffic will remain open)<\/p>\n
Thanks to Philadelphia Soccer 2026 and the Reading Parking Authority, free public parking will be available July 18 at 8:00 a.m. through July 19 at 10 p.m.<\/p>\n
Free Parking<\/p>\n
\u2022 DoubleTree Hotel Garage (750 Court Street)<\/p>\n
\u2022 South Penn Garage (635 Franklin Street)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Reed & Court Garage<\/p>\n
This event is being put on by the City of Reading, in collaboration with Experience Reading & Berks County and Philadelphia Soccer 2026.<\/p>\n