Los Angeles World Cup Activities & Events for Kids (2026)
Los Angeles World Cup Activities & Events for Kids (2026)
Updated: June 2026
The FIFA World Cup is being played right here in Los Angeles this summer, with eight matches at SoFi Stadium (officially renamed Los Angeles Stadium for the tournament). That means the whole city is celebrating, and there is no shortage of ways for kids to be part of it.
We rounded up the best family-friendly World Cup events happening across SoCal, from official fan zones and free outdoor watch parties to soccer skill zones, museum activations, sand sculptures, and street festivals with kids’ activities built in. Every event on this list has something specifically for families.
The tournament runs through July 19. Here’s everything worth putting on your family’s calendar.
CAMP CUP
CAMP Los Angeles, Los Angeles
May 18 – July 19, 2026
⚽️ FREE!
Play games, earn punches, and unlock prizes at a summer-long soccer-inspired celebration. Collect punches to earn mini toys, full-size toys, collectible stickers, and a free Magic Door ticket. Some activities are free; others like the slime bar, maker studio, and splatter zone require a separate purchase.
The World’s Biggest Soccer Ball
Citadel Outlets, Los Angeles
June 5 – July 31, 2026
⚽️ FREE!
Walk through a 20-foot interactive soccer ball installation and snap photos at Citadel Outlets. On select dates, watch live professional soccer freestyle performances and interact with performers.
FIFA Fan Festival
LA Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles
June 11–14, 2026
Watch live FIFA World Cup 2026 match broadcasts on giant screens at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum alongside interactive soccer activations, wellness zones, a global food lineup, and local LA favorites. General Admission is $10; children (ages 12 and under) are free with a paid adult.
U.S. Soccer House
U.S. Soccer House, Venice
June 11–26, 2026
⚽️ FREE!
Cheer on the U.S. Men’s National Team at a free fan experience in Venice during the FIFA World Cup 2026. Design wearable keepsakes, create digital souvenirs, get live fan face art, build a digital trading card, and more. Pre-registration as a U.S. Soccer Insider is required and free.
LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration
Downtown Long Beach
June 11–27, 2026
⚽️ FREE!
Watch live World Cup group stage matches on a large outdoor screen in downtown Long Beach, free and open to the public. Major activation days (June 12, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, and 27) feature appearances from Galaxy alumni and players, merchandise, giveaways, and family-friendly programming.
World Play Zone
Downtown Santa Monica Metro E Line Station, Santa Monica
June 11–27, 2026
⚽️ FREE!
Join active drills, pick-up games, and hands-on soccer activities at this outdoor community activation during World Cup season. A dedicated youth area offers safe, interactive play for younger fans, while adults can join skill sessions and pick-up games with coaches. Free and premium zones are available.
Nike Soccer
The Grove LA, Los Angeles
June 11 – July 3, 2026
⚽️ FREE!
Experience a three-week soccer installation at The Grove featuring 1v1 gameplay, a match viewing area with DJs and special appearances, and limited-edition jersey and footwear customization. Complimentary match screenings are also available at AMC Theatres.
Kick It in the Library | Soccer Celebration Watch Parties
Los Angeles Central Library, Los Angeles
June 11 – July 18, 2026
⚽️ FREE!
Watch FIFA World Cup 26 matches on a large high-definition screen in Central Library’s Taper Auditorium, set up with professional audio for a stadium-like atmosphere. The event is family-friendly and free to attend with RSVP tickets.
World Cup: Kick It In the Park
Los Angeles County Parks
June 11 – July 19, 2026
⚽️ FREE!
Watch World Cup games on giant screens, try soccer skill stations, and explore family fun zones at parks across LA.
World Cup Watch Parties
Getty Center, Los Angeles
June 11 – July 19, 2026
⚽️ FREE!
Watch World Cup matches with skyline views, gardens, and extended evening hours at The Getty.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Experience
LEGOLAND California Resort, Carlsbad
June 11 – July 19, 2026
Celebrate the FIFA World Cup with interactive soccer games and LEGO brick builds inspired by soccer heroes. Design your own custom jersey, meet LEGO soccer icons, and take a photo with the LEGO FIFA World Cup Trophy.
San Diego FC Soccer Celebration
Mission Beach, Chula Vista, Little Italy
June 11 – July 19, 2026
⚽️ FREE!
Join a 39-day soccer celebration at Mission Beach featuring SDFC player appearances, live music, cultural performances, interactive fan experiences, and exclusive merchandise drops. Free to attend with RSVP; Fast Pass upgrades available for guaranteed viewing party entry.
Kick-Off at NHM: Soccer Connections
Natural History Museum, Los Angeles
June 11 – July 19, 2026
Explore connections between soccer and natural history through a self-guided scavenger hunt, in-gallery highlights, and pop-up educator carts with touchable specimens. Included with general admission.
LA County Parks Soccer Watch Parties
LA County Parks
June 12–26, 2026
⚽️ FREE!
Watch live World Cup soccer on a giant LED screen at five free community events across Los Angeles County. Each stop features youth soccer clinics, family games, inflatable attractions, and halftime snacks.
Kickoff at the Coast: Sand & Soccer Art Experience
Marina Beach (Mother’s Beach), Marina Del Rey
June 12 – July 15, 2026
⚽️ FREE!
See giant soccer sand sculptures and new designs appear on each SoFi Stadium match day at the marina.
Santa Monica USA Kickoff Celebration
Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica
June 12, 2026
⚽️ FREE!
Watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 USA vs. Paraguay match live on a 30-foot LED wall at Santa Monica Place. The all-day event features DJs, beer gardens, face painting, trivia, giveaways, and interactive fan activations.
Fútbol For the People – Free Community Watch Party
Autry Museum of the American West, Los Angeles
June 12, 2026
⚽️ FREE!
Watch the USA vs. Paraguay 2026 FIFA World Cup game live on a large outdoor screen at the Autry Museum lawn. Food trucks, themed drinks, soccer-inspired games, and a local vendor marketplace round out the evening. Reservations required.
Kickoff Goal Fest
Bella Terra, Huntington Beach
June 12, 2026
⚽️ FREE!
Celebrate tournament season with a soccer-inspired outdoor event featuring a free soccer simulator, a juggling contest with gift card prizes, face painting, live DJ entertainment, and watch party spots with happy hour specials. A photo booth, giveaways, and a team flag craft station round out the festivities.
Fútbol Free Day
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Los Angeles
June 14, 2026
⚽️ FREE!
Catch three soccer-themed films screened in 35mm, play inflatable human foosball, and explore free museum galleries and exhibitions. Food vendors are on-site, and no advance tickets are needed.
World Grub at Smorgasburg
ROW DTLA, Los Angeles
June 14, 2026
⚽️ FREE!
Watch matches, play on a mini soccer pitch, and explore global food.
Summer of Soccer at LA County Library
LA County Libraries
June 15 – July 31, 2026
⚽️ FREE!
Celebrate the 2026 World Cup with soccer-inspired programs at LA County Library all summer long. Watch parties, crafts, workshops, movie nights, and curated reading resources are all part of the lineup.
Simi Fiesta
Similandia Hollywood, Los Angeles
June 18, 2026
⚽️ FREE!
Gear up to cheer on Mexico at a festive family gathering with activities, surprises, and free food. Free tortas and aguas frescas are included.
Koreatown Watch Party: Mexico vs. Korea
Seoul International Park, Los Angeles
June 18, 2026
⚽️ FREE!
Join a community watch party festival in Koreatown featuring live game viewing, stage programming, a marketplace with food and snack booths, local vendors, and interactive experiences.
World Cup Soccer Fan Zone Watch Party
Zimmerman Park (Norwalk), Norwalk
June 18, 2026
⚽️ FREE!
Watch 2026 FIFA World Cup matches on a 23ft by 13ft LED screen at a free community fan zone. Kids’ games, food trucks, and a DJ are on site.
Official Fan Zone: The Original Farmers Market
The Original Farmers Market, Los Angeles
June 18-21, 2026
Tickets: $5 plus fees; kids 3 and under free
Watch FIFA World Cup group stage matches, including USA vs. Australia and Mexico vs. Korea Republic, at The Original Farmers Market. Families can explore soccer zones, international food from the market’s 40+ eateries and specialty shops, and a lively fan zone setting with beer gardens for adults.
Official Fan Zone: City of Downey
Stonewood Center, Downey
June 20, 2026
⚽️ FREE!
Watch FIFA World Cup group stage matchups, including Germany vs. Côte d’Ivoire and Tunisia vs. Japan, at this free fan zone in Downey. The event includes an opening ceremony, large viewing area, entertainment, a soccer exhibition, art walk, interactive booths, food vendors, and a beer garden.
Northgate FanFests
Northgate Gonzalez Markets
June 20: 4700 Cherry Ave. Long Beach
June 21: 4155 Tweedy Blvd. South Gate
⚽️ FREE!
Meet legendary Mexican players, score freebies, enjoy activities, and more.
Family Field Day: Come Play Multiform
The Broad Museum, Los Angeles
June 20–27, 2026
⚽️ FREE!
Watch luchadores perform stunts and cheer on players in Multiform, a participatory sport with shifting rules on a custom plaza playing field. KCRW DJs spin all day alongside live comedic commentary, guided warm-ups, refreshments, a pop-up shop, and giveaways.
World Cup Watch Party and Cultural Celebration
Bowers Museum, Santa Ana
June 21, 2026
⚽️ FREE!
Celebrate with live music, dance performances, art activities, and a World Cup watch party. Kids can make a Father’s Day card, enter a drawing competition, or try henna art, while the whole family cheers on Belgium vs. Iran on the big screen.
World Cup Fun & Watch Party
Annenberg Community Beach House, Santa Monica
June 25, 2026
⚽️ FREE!
Watch the World Cup at this free, all-ages community event with soccer skill challenges, arts and crafts, and games. Both the Türkiye vs. USA and Paraguay vs. Australia matches stream starting at 7pm.
Official Fan Zone: The Heart of the City
Union Station, Los Angeles
June 25-28, 2026
⚽️ FREE!
Union Station hosts a free, family-friendly fan zone with live match viewing, meet-and-greets, music, food, interactive challenges, and immersive fan experiences. Highlights include marquee international matchups, including USA vs. Türkiye, plus DJ performances, special appearances, competitive activities, and food vendors from LA Smorgasburg.
¡Dale! Fútbol Watch Party
The Music Center, Los Angeles
Friday, June 26, 2026
⚽️ FREE!
Watch Spain v. Uruguay live on giant LED screens, make masks and flags, refashion jerseys, and hit the photo booth. After the game, stick around for Dance DTLA — a free nighttime dance party to kick off the summer season.
El Pueblo de Los Angeles Heritage Festival
El Pueblo Historical Monument, Los Angeles
June 26–28, 2026
⚽️ FREE!
Celebrate at a free, three-day festival at El Pueblo Historical Monument featuring live music, an international food truck area, and a kid’s zone with family activities. Ozomatli performs June 27 and Poncho Sanchez takes the stage June 28.
NoHo Fútbol Fest
Noho Futbol Fest, Los Angeles
June 27, 2026
⚽️ FREE!
Watch live soccer matches on massive LED screens at this open-air watch party and street festival in North Hollywood. Activities include a kids zone, local food vendors, interactive games, photo ops, live DJ, and star athlete meet and greets.
Golden Hour
Santa Monica
June 27 – July 10, 2026
⚽️ FREE!
Gather along the Third Street Promenade for Golden Hour, a recurring World Cup season activation featuring local vendors, interactive fan experiences, distributed live music, and enhanced outdoor dining.
Official Fan Zone: Hansen Dam Lake
Hansen Dam Lake, Los Angeles
July 2-5, 2026
Tickets: $25 GA / $15 kids plus fees; kids 5 and under free
Hansen Dam Lake transforms into a festival-style fan zone for Round of 32 matches, with stadium-style viewing on four massive LED screens. Families can enjoy soccer-inspired games, giveaways, photo moments, global food, live DJs, and a dedicated Kids’ Zone with visual art activities, face painting, games, and more.
Official Fan Zone: LA County’s Earvin “Magic” Johnson Park
Earvin “Magic” Johnson Park, Los Angeles
July 4-5, 2026
⚽️ FREE!
Watch Round of 16 matches at this free Los Angeles County fan zone. The event includes activities for the whole family, a community marketplace, resources, music, food trucks, drinks, and more.
LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration
Galaxy Park, Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson
July 4–7, 2026
⚽️ FREE!
Watch the global soccer tournament live on large screens at this free, multi-day fan experience in Carson. Expect player and alumni appearances, limited-edition merchandise, giveaways, interactive activations, and family-friendly programming.
Official Fan Zone: Los Angeles County Whittier Narrows
Whittier Narrows Recreation Area, South El Monte
July 9-11, 2026
⚽️ FREE!
Experience semi-final matches and key late-stage tournament action on a large outdoor LED screen at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area. This free fan zone includes cultural activities, a local artisan marketplace, and a range of local eats in a family-friendly outdoor setting.
Official Fan Zone: Venice Beach
Venice Beach, Los Angeles
July 10-11, 2026
⚽️ Free boardwalk activation
Watch knockout stage matches at one of LA’s most iconic destinations. The free boardwalk activation and Windward Avenue Block Party include live match broadcasts on a stadium-grade LED screen, global food vendors, beverage gardens, live music, DJs, cultural performances, and family programming.
Official Fan Zone: Fairplex
Fairplex, Pomona
July 14-15 & July 18-19, 2026
⚽️ FREE!
Fairplex hosts a free fan zone with multi-game packages including semi-finals, bronze, and final matches. Families can enjoy interactive games, crafts, mascot appearances, educational “science of soccer” exhibits, a house DJ, soccer darts, foosball, sidewalk chalk, temporary tattoos, and craft tables.
Official Fan Zone: West Harbor
West Harbor, San Pedro
July 14-15 & July 18-19, 2026
$5-10 GA / Free for kids 5 and under
West Harbor hosts an official Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone during the tournament’s final rounds. Guests can watch semi-final and final matches on massive screens along the San Pedro waterfront, with soccer-inspired activities, interactive fan experiences, food and drinks from West Harbor vendors, and live entertainment throughout the day.
LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration
Hermosa Beach
July 14–19, 2026
⚽️ FREE!
Watch the global soccer tournament live on large screens at this free, multi-day fan experience in Carson. Expect player and alumni appearances, limited-edition merchandise, giveaways, interactive activations, and family-friendly programming.
Official Fan Zone: Downtown Burbank
Downtown Burbank
July 18-19, 2026
⚽️ FREE STREET FAIR & ACTIVATION ZONE
Ticketed watch party options available.
Downtown Burbank hosts a Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone for the tournament’s final matches, including the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final. Families can visit the free international street fair and activation zone with global flavors, cultural experiences, live entertainment, family-friendly games, and ticketed watch party and concert options.
COAST 2026
Santa Monica
July 19, 2026
⚽️ FREE!
Join a massive open street takeover transforming Santa Monica into a pedestrian festival as the grand finale to six weeks of World Cup celebration. Explore live art installations, food trucks with global flavors, beer gardens, and family-friendly activities spread across the Promenade, Ocean Ave, Colorado, Arizona, and the Pier.
The World Cup only comes around every four years — and this time, it’s in our backyard. Check back as we update this list with new events throughout the summer, and tag us in your World Cup family adventures!
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