Cambridge United brings together residents, visitors, and soccer lovers from around the world for seven free outdoor events across the City. Each gathering features live match screenings on a big outdoor screen, cultural entertainment, face painting, soccer activities, and food from local Cambridge restaurants and vendors, many representing the cultures of the nations playing that day.
Events are spread across Cambridge's most beloved public spaces: historic Harvard Square, the Central Square Cultural District, Inman Square, Kendall Square, and East Cambridge.
No tickets, no cost!
Cambridge United – Where the World Comes Together
This June and July, Cambridge comes alive with the world's game. Cambridge Summer of Soccer United is a free, citywide series of outdoor soccer screenings and community celebrations — open to everyone, happening right in your neighborhood.
Whether you're a lifelong fan or just discovering the sport, come for the match and stay for the food, music, culture, and community that make Cambridge one of the world's most welcoming cities.
About the Series
Event Lineup
Saturday, June 13:
Haiti vs. Scotland
Central Square
Free food, activities, and entertainment
Tuesday, June 16:
Multi-Nation Match Day
Harvard Square - Brattle Street
Free food, activities, and entertainment
Friday, June 19:
Scotland vs. Morocco
Inman Square
Free food, activities, and entertainment
Tuesday, June 23:
England vs. Ghana
MIT Open Space / Kendall Square
Free food, activities, and entertainment
Friday, June 26:
Norway vs. France + Citywide Dance Party
Central Square
Live music & dancing
Free food, activities, and entertainment
Monday, June 29:
Round of 32
East Cambridge - Donnelly Field
Free food, activities, and entertainment
Thursday, July 9
Quarterfinals
Cambridge Crossing
Free food, activities, and entertainment
Outdoor events may be cancelled due to significant precipitation or extreme weather. If cancelled, updates will be posted on this website.
Getting Here
All Cambridge United – Where the World Comes Together events are free, fully accessible, and easy to reach by public transit. Every location is near MBTA bus and rail stops, BlueBike stations, and bike parking. We encourage attendees to leave their cars at home and explore everything Cambridge has to offer before and after each event.
For Visitors
Traveling to the Boston area this summer? Cambridge is the perfect way to experience the world's biggest sporting moment alongside locals and fellow travelers. Discover Cambridge's neighborhoods, sample incredible food from our diverse local restaurant scene, and make memories that go well beyond the scoreboard.
Cambridge United – Where the World Comes Together is presented by the City of Cambridge in partnership with the Cambridge Office of Tourism and local business associations.