June 12, 2026
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SoccerFest26 will bring free World Cup match screenings, live music, international food, wine tastings and family-friendly activities to the Camden Waterfront from June 25-27.
The world's biggest soccer tournament will take center stage on the Camden waterfront this month.
SoccerFest26 will take over Wiggins Waterfront Park from Thursday, June 25, through Saturday, June 27, with free World Cup match screenings, live music, international food, local vendors and family-friendly activities. Admission is free, though organizers ask attendees to RSVP in advance.
The festival is designed to create a gathering place for soccer fans throughout the 2026 World Cup. Large screens will broadcast tournament matches, allowing attendees to watch games while enjoying food, entertainment and waterfront views.
In addition to match screenings, SoccerFest26 will feature international food vendors, a marketplace with New Jersey makers and businesses, a Made in Camden area showcasing local organizations, and beverage offerings from South Jersey wineries and breweries. Wine tastings will be available daily from noon to 6 p.m. at the South Jersey Flavorfest Wine Village.
Live music is scheduled throughout the festival, with performances by CraVed on Thursday, Matt Cappy and Tonks on Friday, and Tara Hendricks and Cintron on Saturday.
Families also can take advantage of free youth soccer activities held each morning from 9 a.m. to noon at the Camden Athletic Fields. Presented in partnership with Rutgers University-Camden Athletics and the New Jersey Youth Soccer Association, the programming includes small-sided games and soccer instruction for children ages 6-14 and older. Registration is required.
SoccerFest26 runs daily from noon until the final match of the evening concludes. RSVP now.
• Ecuador vs. Germany, 4 p.m.
• Tunisia vs. Netherlands, 7 p.m.
• Japan vs. Sweden, 7 p.m.
• Norway vs. France, 3 p.m.
• Uruguay vs. Spain, 8 p.m.
• Panama vs. England, 6 p.m.
• Colombia vs. Portugal, 7:30 p.m.
