The Camden County Board of Commissioners and Visit South Jersey will announce SoccerFest26, a free three‑day celebration of global soccer spirit on the Camden Waterfront. The event will invite residents and visitors to experience the excitement surrounding the FIFA World Cup 2026™, with major tournament matches occurring nearby in Philadelphia and Northern New Jersey.
SoccerFest26 is scheduled for June 25–27 at Wiggins Waterfront Park in Camden, NJ, with additional programming throughout the surrounding area, and is designed to create a welcoming and high-energy gathering space for residents and visitors during the 2026 World Cup season. SoccerFest26 will be open each day from noon to 10 p.m.
“SoccerFest26 will bring the energy of the World Cup directly to the Camden Waterfront,” said Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli Jr. “This 3-day festival will draw thousands of fans into our community, giving people the chance to experience the excitement of the World Cup without traveling far or buying a ticket.”
Features of SoccerFest26 include:
- Large screen match screenings for twelve games, four of which will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ and Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA.
- International food and cultural offerings from New Jersey based restaurants and food trucks
- Games, giveaways, and activities for soccer fans of all ages
- Live Play Zone, providing free soccer skills training with Rutgers-Camden student athletes and coaches each morning of SoccerFest26
- SoccerFest Marketplace, a curated marketplace featuring New Jersey craft and gift vendors
- South Jersey FlavorFest Wine and Beer Village, featuring beverage offerings highlighting South Jersey’s award-winning wineries and breweries.