The 2026 World Cup is almost here, and DC Soccer Club is bringing the energy, tradition, and excitement directly to our community.
Throughout the tournament, DCSC will host a series of events and experiences designed to bring our families together through a shared love of the game. From watch parties and club events to player experiences inspired by the tournament, we want to celebrate the World Cup together as a club.
Our World Cup celebration begins June 1 with our annual online auction fundraiser. This year’s theme, Fútbol Fiesta Goes to the World Cup, features curated World Cup-themed country packages available for bidding. From there, the celebration continues with club-wide watch parties—including the June 12 USA match at Hook Hall, which will also host our Annual General Meeting and Awards Celebration; a special outdoor World Cup viewing experience at the Fields at RFK on June 19, where fans will gather to watch the U.S. together under the summer sky; and culminating with a World Cup Final Watch Party on July 19 back indoors at Hook Hall. Advance ticket purchase is recommended for guaranteed entry to ticketed Watch Party events.
Along the way, players will also experience World Cup-inspired summer camps and Panini World Cup Sticker Book giveaways that connect them to one of soccer’s most iconic traditions.
See below for all the ways you can celebrate the World Cup as part of the DCSC community while supporting our mission to increase access to soccer across Washington, DC.
ONLINE AUCTION
Fútbol Fiesta Goes to the World Cup
DC Soccer Club is reimagining our annual fundraiser, the Fútbol Fiesta, by bringing the excitement and global spirit of the World Cup into this year’s online auction experience.
The auction will feature curated, World Cup-themed packages alongside unique items and experiences from across our community. The fundraiser helps support player scholarships and accessibility, program enhancement and expansion, and continued investment in coach and player development.
The auction kicks off our broader World Cup celebration and leads directly into the first event in our World Cup Watch Party series.
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Auction Preview Opens: May 29
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Bidding Goes Live: June 1
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Bidding Ends: June 12
Browse and bid on:
- đ World Cup-themed country packages
- ✠Exclusive soccer experiences
- đïž Sports tickets & memorabilia
- đœïž Local dining & business offerings
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JUNE 12 WATCH PARTY & TICKETED FUNDRAISER
USA vs. Paraguay | Opening Watch Party
Join us for a family-friendly evening as we come together as a club to cheer on USA and kick off our World Cup watch party series. Purchase tickets by June 1 for guaranteed entry.ï»ż
This ticketed event also serves as an extension of our annual fundraiser, with proceeds supporting player scholarships and accessibility, program enhancement and expansion, and coach and player development.
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June 12 | Celebration Begins at 7:00 PM
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USA vs. Paraguay — 9:00 PM Kickoff
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Hook Hall
- Garden
(3400 Georgia Ave NW)
The evening will also include:
- DC Soccer Club Annual General Meeting
- Recognition of Coach & Volunteer Award Recipients
- Food and raffle ticket included with ticket purchase
JUNE 19 WATCH PARTY AT RFK
USA vs. Australia | Free Outdoor Watch Party
DC Soccer Club is partnering with District Soccer for the ultimate outdoor World Cup watch party experience at the Fields at RFK.
The free event will include opportunities to play soccer before the Watch Party, followed by the chance to cheer on the U.S. on a giant screen alongside the soccer community. Food trucks and beverages will be available throughout the event.
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June 19 | Celebration Begins at TBA
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USA vs. Australia — 3:00 PM Kickoff
đWatch party continues with 6:00 PM Scotland vs Morocco
đDCSC's Len Oliver 5v5 Tournament held at RFK before Watch Party
đFields at RFK(401 Oklahoma Ave NE)
JULY 19 WATCH PARTY & TICKETED FUNDRAISERï»ż
World Cup Final | Indoor Watch Party
DCSC closes out the tournament together as a community with a club-wide indoor celebration of the World Cup Final at Hook Hall. Purchase tickets by July 7 for guaranteed entry.
This family-friendly ticketed event will include food and drinks, with proceeds supporting DC Soccer Club’s scholarship fund and continued efforts to increase access to the game across our community.
We may not know which countries will be playing yet, but one thing is guaranteed—it will be an unforgettable afternoon celebrating the world’s biggest sporting event together as a club.
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July 19 | Celebration Begins at TBA
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World Cup Final — 3:00 PM Kickoff
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Bringing the World Cup to Our Players
At DC Soccer Club, we’re creating opportunities for our players to experience the excitement and traditions of the World Cup beyond watching games.
World Cup Sticker Book Tradition
DCSC will distribute 2026 Panini World Cup Sticker Books to younger players, introducing them to one of soccer’s most iconic traditions: collecting and trading stickers featuring the world’s national team stars.
Throughout the tournament, players will have opportunities to:
- Earn and win stickers
- Swap with teammates
- Build collections as part of a shared club experience
World Cup-Inspired Summer Camps
Our DCSC Summer Camps will reflect the spirit of the tournament through World Cup-inspired games, formats, and curriculum—bringing global competition, creativity, and fun into the training environment.