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, 5:00 - 11:00 p.m. Game begins at 9:00 p.m.
Haiti vs. Scotland
Central Square, University Park Commons, 65 Sidney St.
Enjoy free food, face painting, soccer activities, and live entertainment. Be sure to stop by the Afro-Caribbean Night Market presented by the Cambridge–Somerville Black Business Network.
Tuesday, June 16, 5:00 - 10:00 p.m., Game begins at 6:00 p.m.
Iraq vs. Norway
Harvard Square - Church and Brattle Streets.
Enjoy free food, face painting, soccer activities, and live entertainment. Be sure to stop by the Afro-Caribbean Night Market presented by the Cambridge–Somerville Black Business Network.
Friday, June 19, 4:00 - 9:00 p.m., Game begins at 6:00 p.m.
Scotland vs. Morocco
Inman Square, Cambridge St. between Springfield and Prospect Streets
Enjoy free food, face painting, and soccer activities. Be sure to stop by the Afro-Caribbean Night Market presented by the Cambridge–Somerville Black Business Network and celebrate Juneteenth with the Cambridge community.
Tuesday, June 23, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Game begins at 4:00 p.m.
England vs. Ghana
MIT Open Space and Kendall Square Association
Enjoy free food, soccer activities, and face painting.
Friday, June 26, 3:00 - 8:00 p.m., Game begins at 3:00 p.m.
Norway vs. France at the Citywide Dance Party
Central Square, Temple St.
Enjoy face painting and soccer activities before the dancing begins!
Monday, June 29, 3:30 - 7:00 p.m. Game begins at 4:30 p.m.
Round of 32
East Cambridge - Donnelly Field, at York and Berkshire Streets.
Enjoy free food, face painting, and soccer activities.
Thursday, July 9. Game begins at 4:00 p.m.
Quarterfinals
Cambridge Crossing
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.
For Businesses
FIFA World Cup 26™ will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
Seven FIFA World Cup 26™ matches will take place at Gillette Stadium (renamed Boston Stadium during the tournament) on June 13, June 16, June 19, June 23, June 26, June 29, and July 9, 2026.
During this event, Cambridge and the region will welcome international tourists and see increased economic activity. We want to make sure businesses understand how to get involved.
Read on for guidelines and resources.
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW LEADING UP TO THE FIFA WORLD CUP 26™
- If your business typically shows sporting events on televisions, you can show any or all matches without a FIFA Public Viewing License. There are regulations related to marketing and ticketing. Click here for the FIFA Boston Business Engagement Website, which includes to toolkits and more. Please take a look at FIFA's viewing policy here.
- You can adjust business hours during key matches by opening earlier or requesting an extension of hours. Please contact the License Commission for more information about a One Day Amendment to an Existing License.
- As you plan events, activations, and promotions, the City wants to make sure your business feels supported. Fill out this form to share with us what you are planning to do or if you are a vendor interested in supporting events. Events from this form will be included in the City's and Cambridge Office of Tourism's promotions.
If you or your business have any additional questions, please feel free to contact staff in the City's Economic Opportunity and Development Division at edd@cambridgema.gov or 617-349-4654. We're here to support you as you prepare this summer!