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Galaxy To Organize South Bay Summer World Cup Events And Watch Parties
The free multi-week LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration will feature viewings of 50 World Cup matches, youth soccer camps and player appearances.
LOS ANGELES, CA — The LA Galaxy announced Thursday an expanded schedule of public events and World Cup 2026 match watch parties across Long Beach, Carson and Hermosa Beach this summer.
The free multi-week "LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration" will feature public viewings of more than 50 World Cup matches, along with youth soccer clinics, community events and appearances by current and former Galaxy players and other guests, according to the club.
Activities will begin June 11 with group-stage watch parties in downtown Long Beach along Pine Avenue, Broadway and Lincoln Park, continuing through June 27.
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Additional Round of 16 events are planned July 4-7 at Galaxy Park in Carson, followed by semifinal and final match events July 14-19 in Hermosa Beach, officials said.
The City of Carson will also host a Fourth of July drone show at Galaxy Park following that day's World Cup match viewings.
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"This summer is a unique moment for our sport, and we're focused on showing up in a big way for our fans and communities across the region," Tom Braun, president and chief operating officer of the Galaxy, said in a statement. "By expanding the scope of the Soccer Celebration with more programming, more locations, and more ways to engage, we're creating a consistent place for people to come together, experience the game, and be part of something that feels truly special."
The club said the events will include large-screen match broadcasts, music, sponsor activations, giveaways and family-friendly activities.
The Galaxy will also host youth soccer clinics in Long Beach and Hermosa Beach for children in multiple age groups. Some clinics will be free, while others will require registration fees.
In Santa Monica, the LA Galaxy Foundation will partner with Michelob Ultra on a separate event benefiting the foundation, although additional details have not yet been released.
The Soccer Celebration will coincide with the World Cup, which will be hosted in North America beginning in June. Los Angeles is scheduled to host multiple tournament matches at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.
More information is available at the Galaxy website at lagalaxy.com/.
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