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Atlanta will host FIFA World Cup matches for the very first time this summer, giving the city its biggest event since we hosted the Olympics 30 years ago. With the eight matches come a wealth of other events to keep Atlantans and out-of-town fans reveling throughout the tournament, which runs in Atlanta June 15 through July 15. Keep up with this master calendar of all things World Cup that we’ll continuously update as the tournament nears.
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MATCHES | FESTIVALS | WATCH PARTIES | BIG HAPPENINGS NEARBY
Matches
Atlanta will host eight World Cup matches at Atlanta Stadium
- Spain vs Cabo Verde, June 15, 12 p.m
- Czechia vs South Africa, June 18, 12 p.m.
- Spain vs Saudi Arabia, June 21, 12 p.m.
- Morocco vs Haiti, June 24, 6 p.m.
- Congo DR vs Uzbekistan, June 27, 7:30 p.m.
- Round of 32 match, July 1, 12 p.m.
- Round of 16 match, July 7, 12 p.m.
- Semifinal match, July 15, 3 p.m.
FIFA will open “last-minute” face-value tickets on April 1 at 11 a.m. at this website. FIFA will also open its own Resale/Exchange Marketplace on April 2.
Festivals
FIFA Fan Festival
June 11-July 19 | Family-friendly | Free
What is it: FIFA’s official Fan Festival will take over the entirety of Centennial Olympic Park and feature four zones of live music, performances, kids’ activities, match broadcasts, podcasting, food and art vendors, and more. General admission is free but requires advance registration and entry is first come, first serve. General Admission + and VIP tickets offer guaranteed entry and other perks.
Decatur WatchFest ‘26
June 11-July 19 | Family-friendly | Free
What is it: The city of Decatur is going all-out for the World Cup by hosting a 34-day festival featuring concerts from local hitmakers including Big Boi, the Indigo Girls, and The War and Treaty, as well as both indoor and outdoor match watch parties. All concerts are free but some require a free advance ticket.
Decatur WatchFest concert lineup
● June 11 Big Boi (additional ticket required)
● June 13 DJ EU
● June 14 The Dammages
● June 15 The Stews
● June 16 DJ EU
● June 17 Vox Britannia
● June 19 John Boy & Surround Sound
● June 20 Rouzbeh
● June 21 LJB
● June 25 The War and Treaty (additional ticket required)
● June 27 La Choloteca featuring La Superiorrr
● June 28 Wolves, Lower
● June 30 Her Majesty’s Request
● July 1 Buffalo
● July 2 DJ EU
● July 4 GClef and The Playlist
● July 5 The Reebs
● July 6 DJ EU
● July 9 Polly Holliday
● July 19 Indigo Girls (additional ticket required)
Atlanta Beltline Fest
June 20-21| Family-friendly | Free
What is it: The Beltline celebrates it’s new Southside Trail leg with this festival at Pittsburg Yards, inviting soccer fans to watch match screenings all weekend, including a watch party for Atlanta’s Spain vs Saudi Arabia match on June 21. There will also be live music, food, art performances, and family-friendly activities.
Watch Parties
Matches & Maki
June 12-27
What is it: Westside sushi spot O-Ku will host five World Cup watch parties on its rooftop, featuring food specials including Wagyu hot dogs, Japanese fried chicken wings, yakisoba, poke bowls, and more. Admission is free but reservations are requested via the OpenTable links below. 1085 Howell Mill Road Northwest
● June 12 USA vs Paraguay 9:00 P.M.
● June 19 USA vs Australia 3:00 P.M.
● June 24 Morocco vs Haiti 6:00 P.M.
● June 25 USA vs Turkey 10:00 P.M.
● June 27 Uzbekistan vs DR Congo 7:30 P.M.
Big Match Block Party
July 19 | Family-friendly
What is it: Yeppa & Co. will turn the street outside their Buckhead location into a large watch party, featuring large screens and a live DJ. Folks wanting to dine and watch the game inside will need to make a reservation. You can bring your dog to the outdoor party, too. 2-6 p.m., 306 Buckhead Avenue Northeast
Cup Daze in Smyrna
June 11 – July19
What is it: Village Green Park in Smyrna will host a watch party for every match of the tournament. Alternating between a Village Green and stage screens, visitors can expect food, games, music, and more on World Cup-active dates from June 11 to July 19. 1250 Powder Springs Street
Watch Parties at Epicurian
June 19 and July 15
What is it: Epicurean invites soccer fans to the Sky Terrace for two World Cup watch parties this summer, including a June 19 screening of the USA vs. Australia match and a July 15 semifinal viewing event. The rooftop gatherings will feature large-screen broadcasts for matches, food and drinks, lawn games, and views of the Atlanta skyline. 1117 West Peachtree Street
Pub Partners of Atlanta United
June 12 – July 19
What is it: Atlanta United’s network of Official Pub Partners will host World Cup watch parties and fan activations across the city from June 12 through July 19. Participating bars and restaurants in neighborhoods, including Buckhead, Midtown, Little Five Points, The Battery, South Downtown, and the West End, will offer kits, flags, and other prizes during match screenings. For more details, visit https://www.atlutd.com/fans/pub-partner-program
Viewing at Terminal South
Throughout the World Cup
What is it: Terminal South will screen World Cup matches throughout the tournament during business hours, offering fans indoor and outdoor gathering spaces to catch the action. Visitors can watch while enjoying food from Switchman Hall, as well as free parking and WiFi. Both the Atlanta Beltline Southside Trail and MARTA will be easily accessible. 1161 Ridge Avenue Southeast
Big Happenings Nearby
These events are not part of the World Cup celebrations but might be of interest to folks staying near the stadium and Centennial Olympic Park.
A$AP Rocky Don’t Be Dumb World Tour
June 11 | State Farm Arena
Summer Walker Still Finally Over It Tour
June 12 | State Farm Arena
Audrey Hobert: The Staircase to Stardom Tour
June 12 | The Tabernacle
5 Seconds of Summer Everyone’s a Star World Tour
June 16 | State Farm Arena
Killswitch Engage
June 17 | The Tabernacle
Atlanta Dream vs Indiana Fever
June 20 | State Farm Arena | Family-friendly
Atlanta Dream vs Toronto Tempo
June 22 | State Farm Arena | Family-friendly
Alex Warren Finding Family on the Road with Noah Cyrus
June 25 | State Farm Arena
Smokedope2016 The Comedown Tour
June 25 | The Tabernacle
Shakira Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour
June 26 | State Farm Arena
Joji Solaris Tour with Nate Sib and Corbin
July 2 | State Farm Arena
Ariana Grande The Eternal Sunshine Tour
July 6, 8, 9 | State Farm Arena
Flyleaf with Lacey Sturm 20th Anniversary Tour
July 8 | The Tabernacle
Tame Impala Deadbeat Tour with Djo
July 11-12 | State Farm Arena
We’ll keep adding events, so check back frequently!
