Soccer watch parties, celebrations and more


Celebrate with fellow fans at watch parties, soccer-themed activities and neighbourhood events happening across the city.

Two 511 Bathurst streetcars passing on a street.

The world has come to Toronto, and the city is ready to celebrate! From now until Sunday, July 19, there are tons of watch parties, festivals, markets, special events and more – and the TTC is here to take you wherever you’re headed.

All events are free unless otherwise indicated.

Please note: this event list is accurate as of Friday, July 17. Events on July 18 and 19 may be subject to change due to adverse weather conditions. Please check individual event webpages to confirm. 

Match day watch parties

Nathan Phillips Square with a large Toronto sign, green soccer pitch and tall buildings in the background with a colourful logo.

  • The Esplanade's Soccer Screenings – Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19

    The Jamii Hub, 264 The Esplanade

    • Saturday, July 18, 5 p.m.
    • Sunday, July 19, 3 p.m.

    Check out the full schedule and event details.

    To get there, take Line 1 to King Station, then take the 503 Kingston Road replacement bus or 504 King streetcar eastbound to King Street East at Ontario Street. Head east on King Street and south on Berkeley Street to the Esplanade. 

  • Columbus Centre Soccer Fest: Live Match Screenings – Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19

    901 Lawrence Avenue West

    • Saturday, July 18, 5 p.m.
    • Sunday, July 19, 2 p.m. 

    Check out the full schedule and event details.

    To get there, take Line 1 to Lawrence West Station, then take any 52 Lawrence West bus westbound to Lawrence Avenue West at Apex Road and head east on Lawrence Avenue West to the centre. 

  • Distillery's Summer of Soccer – Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19

    Distillery District, 55 Mill Street

    All matches will be screened at various venues in the Distillery District. Check out the full schedule and event details.

    Here are two ways the TTC can take you there:

    • Option 1: Take Line 1 to King Station, then take the 504 King streetcar eastbound to Parliament Street and head south.
    • Option 2: Take Line 2 to Castle Frank Station, then take the 65 Parliament bus southbound to King Street and head south. 
  • Soccer Central at Bridlewood Mall – Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19 

    2900 Warden Avenue

    • Saturday, July 18, 5 p.m.
    • Sunday, July 19, 3 p.m. 

    All matches during business hours that start at 6 p.m. and earlier will be screened in full. Check out the full schedule and event details.

    To get there, take Line 1 to Finch Station, then take the 39A/39B Finch East or any 939 Finch Express bus to Finch Avenue East at Warden Avenue. 

  • Humber Match Hub – Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19

    Humber Polytechnic Lakeshore Campus, 3199 Lake Shore Boulevard West

    • Saturday, July 18, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
    • Sunday, July 19, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

    Check out the full schedule, event details, and reserve your free ticket.

    To get there, take Line 2 to Kipling Station, then take the 44 Kipling South bus to Kipling Avenue at Lake Shore Boulevard West and head west. 

  • Match Broadcasts at Nathan Phillips Square - Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19

    100 Queen Street West

    • Saturday, July 18, 5 p.m.
    • Sunday, July 19, 3 p.m.

    Check out the full schedule and event details.

    Here are two ways the TTC can take you there:

    • Take Line 1 to Queen Station, then head west on Queen Street.
    • Take Line 1 to Osgoode Station, then head east on Queen Street. 
  • Flavours of the Game: Community Celebration – Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

    Scadding Court Community Centre, 707 Dundas Street West

    Check out the full schedule and event details.

    To get there, take Line 1 to St Patrick Station, then take the 505 Dundas streetcar westbound to Dundas Street West at Denison Avenue and head west.

  • U of T's Soccer Watch Parties – Sunday, July 19, 3 p.m.

    Front Campus Field, King's College Circle

    To get there, take Line 1 to Queens Park Station, then head west on College Street and north on King's College Road to the field.

  • Wilson Village Community Viewing Parties – Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19 

    YZD Community Space, 34 Hanover Road

    • Saturday, July 18, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
    • Sunday, July 19, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

    Visit the Wilson Village BIA Instagram for more details.

    To get there, take Line 1 to Wilson Station, then take the 184 Ancaster Park bus to Gilley Road at Garratt Boulevard. Head north on Garratt Boulevard and east on Hanover Road. 

  • Football Watch Parties at Evergreen Brick Works – Sunday, July 19, 3 p.m. 

    550 Bayview Avenue

    Check out the full schedule and event details.

    To get there, take Line 1 to Davisville Station, then take the 28 Bayview South bus to Evergreen Brick Works.

Soccer festivals and activations

Large crowd of people at a street festival with a TTC bus in the background.

Celebrate the beautiful game at festivals and neighbourhood activations across Toronto, featuring family-friendly activities, live entertainment and interactive experiences. 

  • Downtown Yonge InPlay! – Friday, June 12 to Sunday, July 19

    College Park, 444 Yonge Street

    • Turf open daily for public use from Friday, June 12 to Sunday, July 19, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

    Check out the full schedule and event details.

    To get there, take Line 1 to College Station. Head south through the food court to College Park.

  • Global Game. Love Local: Cheer Zone Weekends – Sunday, July 19, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

    Trinity Bellwoods Park, 790 Queen Street West

    Check out the full schedule and event details.

    To get there, take Line 1 to St Patrick Station, then take the 505 Dundas streetcar westbound to Dundas Street West at Shaw Street. 

Neighbourhood celebrations

Six musicians playing various instruments on a downtown Toronto street with a TTC bus in the background.

Toronto’s neighbourhoods are joining the celebration with community events, cultural experiences, shopping, music and other local programming inspired by the City of Toronto’s host theme, “The World in a City”. 

Markets, exhibitions and installations 

 People in matching outfits standing on one side of a table full of food with other people taking food from the table.

Explore bustling markets, curated exhibitions and immersive installations in downtown Toronto.

  • UNDR GRND NGHT MRKT – July 17, 18 and 19, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.

    Bathurst Quay Commons, 1 Eireann Quay

    Check out the full schedule and event details.

    To get there, take Line 1 to Union Station, then take the 509 Harbourfront streetcar to Bathurst Street at Queens Quay West North Side Billy Bishop Airport and head south. 

  • One Love Food and Arts Market and “The World in a Market” Music Fest – Saturday, July 18, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

    Canoe Landing Park, 95 Fort York Boulevard

    Check out the full schedule and event details.

    To get there, take Line 1 to Union Station, then take the 509 Harbourfront streetcar to Queens Quay West at Dan Leckie Way West Side and head northeast.

  • Soccer Sundays at Bata Shoe Museum – Sundays through July 19, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

    327 Bloor Street West

    Check out the full schedule and event details.

    To get there, take Line 2 to St George Station and head west on Bloor Street to the museum.

  • FIFA World Cup Final: Where Legends Are Made photography exhibition – Daily until mid-July

    Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, 2 Eireann Quay

    The FIFA Museum’s “FIFA World Cup Final: Where Legends Are Made” will be on display at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport in the pedestrian tunnel leading to the island terminal daily until mid-July. This free, fully accessible exhibit features 20 large-scale archival photographs from every FIFA World Cup™ final since 1930 and brings iconic moments, legendary players and unforgettable victories to life.

    Here are two ways the TTC can take you there:

    • Option 1: Take Line 1 to Union Station, then take the 509 Harbourfront streetcar westbound to Bathurst Street and Queens Quay West. Head south on Bathurst Street to the Billy Bishop Ferry Terminal Building. 
    • Option 2: Take Line 2 to Bathurst Station, then take the 511 Bathurst streetcar southbound to Bathurst Street and Fleet Street. Head south to Billy Bishop Ferry Terminal Building. 

Important notes before you go

Please check your route in advance using the Trip Planner.

Unexpected delays and diversions can occur at any time. Follow @TTCNotices on X, subscribe to MyTTC e-Services, and check Live Service Alerts on ttc.ca for the most up-to-date information.

For more details on closures, diversions and construction that may impact your commute, please visit: 

TTC Customer Service is available daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (except statutory holidays) at 416-393-3030 and on X at @TTCHelps.

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