Kick Off the World Cup at Soccer Square Fan Fest!
Soccer Square Fan Fest is a four-day World Cup watch party and community fan festival celebrating the opening weekend of the 2026 World Cup at Moore Square, in the heart of downtown Raleigh.
The event will feature live match screenings on a large outdoor screen, food trucks, a beer garden, lawn games, and interactive soccer-themed activities every day. On select days, come meet members of the North Carolina Courage for an immersive fan experience. Check out the full schedule and help us kick off the World Cup at this free, family-friendly event!
Details
Location: Moore Square Park
Dates: Thursday, June 11 - Sunday, June 14
Time: Varies - Check Daily Schedule below
Ages: All
Cost: Free, food and drink available for purchase
No registration required. In case of inclement weather, check this page for event updates.
Thank you to our sponsors:
- NC Courage
- Friends of City of Raleigh Museum
Daily Schedule
| Date | Activities |
|---|---|
| Thursday, June 11 1 - 8 p.m. | 3 - 5 p.m. | Match Screening: Mexico vs. South Africa 4 - 6 p.m. | Soccer Darts |
| Friday, June 12 1 - 11:30 p.m. | 3 - 5 p.m. | Match Screening: Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Soccer Darts, Knockerball Field, Inflatable Soccer Field, DJ and music, and NC Courage fan engagement 9 - 11 p.m. | Match Screening: United States vs. Paraguay |
| Saturday, June 13 12 - 11 p.m. | 2 - 6 p.m. | Soccer Darts, Knockerball Field, Inflatable Soccer Field, and NC Courage fan engagement 3 - 5 p.m. | Match Screening: Qatar vs. Switzerland 6 - 8 p.m. | Match Screening: Brazil vs. Morocco 9 - 11 p.m. | Match Screening: Haiti vs. Scotland |
| Sunday, June 14 11 - 9 p.m. | 1 - 3 p.m. | Match Screening: Germany vs. Curaçao 2 - 6 p.m. | Soccer Darts, Knockerball Field, Inflatable Soccer Field, and NC Courage fan engagement 4 - 6 p.m. | Match Screening: Netherlands vs. Japan 7 - 9 p.m. | Match Screening: Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador |