SoccerFest26 Culminates This Weekend with Six Official FIFA World Cup™ Community Celebrations Across South Jersey

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SoccerFest26 Culminates This Weekend with Six Official FIFA World Cup™ Community Celebrations Across South Jersey

Visit South Jersey’s regional initiative brings communities together for the FIFA World Cup Final while supporting local downtowns, parks and businesses.

After weeks of bringing communities together through official SoccerFest26 events across South Jersey, Visit South Jersey is inviting residents and visitors to celebrate one final weekend of FIFA World Cup™ excitement with multiple official World Cup Final watch parties taking place throughout the region.

Supported through SoccerFest26 grant funding, the regional initiative has transformed parks, downtowns and community gathering spaces into destinations where fans can celebrate the world’s biggest sporting event together while supporting local businesses, boosting tourism and showcasing South Jersey as a vibrant host region.

“SoccerFest26 is about much more than watching a match,” said Michael Snyder, Director of Operations of Visit South Jersey. “It’s about bringing communities together, supporting our local businesses, and giving residents and visitors memorable experiences that showcase the best of South Jersey. Every watch party represents an investment in our towns and demonstrates how major sporting events can create meaningful economic and community impact throughout the region.”

Media are invited to attend the remaining World Cup Final celebrations and experience firsthand how communities across South Jersey are coming together through SoccerFest26.

Since launching on July 1, SoccerFest26 has brought communities together through a series of official FIFA World Cup™ watch parties across South Jersey, including events at Rowan College at Burlington County and Roosevelt Plaza Park in Camden. This weekend’s World Cup Final celebrations mark the culmination of the regional initiative.

This Weekend’s Official SoccerFest26 World Cup Final Events

Haddon Township

SoccerFest26 FIFA World Cup Third-Place Playoff and Final Watch Parties
Haddon Square Pop-Up Beer Garden.
Sunday, July 19 | 1–6 p.m.

Collingswood

SoccerFest26 FIFA World Cup Final Watch Block Party
Corner of Haddon & Woodlawn Avenues, Collingswood.

Sunday, July 19 | Noon – 6:00 p.m.

Featuring a giant screen, inflatables, kids’ activities, food trucks and giveaways.

Camden

SoccerFest26 FIFA World Cup Final Watch Party
Von Nieda Park, Camden.

Sunday, July 19 | Noon – 6:00 p.m.

Featuring a giant screen, inflatables, kids’ activities, food trucks and giveaways.

Glassboro

Sunday, July 19 11:00 a.m.
SoccerFest26 Community Soccer Tournament
South Delsea Drive Park

Featuring recreational teams from across the region competing in a fun and friendly tournament.

Sunday, July 19 1:00 p.m.
SoccerFest26 FIFA World Cup Final Watch Party
South Delsea Drive Park

Featuring the World Cup Final on a giant LED screen, food trucks, a beer garden, family activities, giveaways and free shuttle service.

WHY:

Visit South Jersey is leveraging SoccerFest26 grant funding to support official community watch parties throughout the region, creating memorable shared experiences while driving visitors to local downtowns, parks, restaurants and small businesses. The initiative demonstrates the power of sports tourism to strengthen communities and generate regional economic impact.

VISUALS:

Fans cheering during the FIFA World Cup Final
Giant outdoor viewing screens
Families and friends celebrating together
Food trucks, beer gardens and local vendors
Youth soccer activities
Vibrant downtowns and parks filled with visitors
Interviews with Visit South Jersey representatives, local officials and attendees

MEDIA AVAILABILITY:

Visit South Jersey representatives will be available for interviews throughout the weekend. Media interested in interviews are encouraged to coordinate in advance. Interview opportunities can be arranged at a designated location, including Haddonfield or Collingswood.

For more information about SoccerFest26, visit SoccerFest26.com.

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SoccerFest26 Culminates This Weekend with Six Official FIFA World Cup™ Community Celebrations Across South Jersey

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