Toronto 
Events Description
FIFA Fan Festival™ Toronto is the central fan destination, featuring 46 live match broadcasts alongside performances, cultural programming, art and food that reflect Toronto as “The World in a City.” Residents and visitors alike can look forward to an all-ages celebration that captures the passion of the tournament from the first whistle to the final match.
Programming highlights
The festival will feature live music, cultural showcases and community programming that celebrate both the tournament’s global teams and Toronto’s diverse communities.
To anchor the energy and electricity across all 22 days of the festival, Toronto-based hip-hop legend Kardinal Offishall presents: Soundclash Society, a curated supergroup of Toronto’s top DJs and special guests. This cultural collective will bring the heartbeat of Toronto to the festival’s stage.
The initial line-up of performers and DJs includes AHI, Alessia Cara, Allied Nations, Anna Sofia, Bedouin Soundclash, Big Wreck, The Brokes, Choir! Choir! Choir!, Classic Roots, Deborah Cox, Dwayne Gretzky, Ikky, k-os, MICO, Murda Beatz, Nimkii and the Niniis, Shawn Desman, SHOUT! the band, Skratch Bastid, Snotty Nose Rez Kids, The Strumbellas, TOBi, Tyler Shaw and Walk off the Earth, with other announcements to come.
The festival’s cultural and community programming will also spotlight global entertainment and traditions through Toronto-based performers, including Andrés Valiente Proyecciones Folklóricas (Panama), Ballet Folklórico Puro México and Mariachi Vientos del Norte (Mexico), Esie Mensah & The Black Stars Collective (Ghana), HanBeat Nanta (Korea), Nagata Shachu (Japan), Sky Dancers (First Nations), Spring Creek Dancers (First Nations) and SuperDogs, with more to come.
With support from Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings (FACTOR), FIFA Fan Festival™ Toronto will spotlight diverse and emerging Canadian artists throughout the festival’s programming.
On-site features
Fans can enjoy a range of on-site experiences across the festival. Highlights include a dynamic mix of street food and flavours that reflect the richness of Toronto’s global culinary scene, along with playful public artworks celebrating fandom curated by programming partner The Bentway.
Additional features include a custom soccer mini-pitch featuring the artwork of Indigenous artist Alanah Astehtsi’ Otsistóhkwaˀ Jewel, a family-friendly play area and Tkaronto Market, which will feature five spaces of Indigenous vendors. Visitors can also take guided tours of Fort York and explore “Ontario Campus” fan activations hosted by the Government of Ontario and Host City Supporters.
HOW MUCH
Tickets:
Free, Tickets are only available online in advance, starting Wednesday, May 6.
Premium Experiences – $100 +fees & up
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
Thursday, June 11 to Sunday, July 19, 2026
- Thursday, June 11 | 12:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- Match Broadcasts: Mexico vs South Africa (3 p.m.)
- Performances: Kardinal Offishall Presents: Soundclash Society, Skratch Bastid, Wyclef Jean & AHI, Walk off the Earth
- Cultural & Community Performance/Programming: Ballet Folklórico Puro México with Mariachi Vientos del Norte, Fort York National Historic Site Guided Tour – Roots of a Host City
- Friday, June 12 | 12:30 to 11:30 p.m. | Toronto Match Day
- Match Broadcasts: Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina (3 p.m.), USA vs Paraguay (9 p.m.)
- Performances: Kardinal Offishall Presents: Soundclash Society, Big Wreck, Choir! Choir! Choir!
- Cultural & Community Performance/Programming: Fort York National Historic Site Guided Tour – Roots of a Host City
- Saturday, June 13 | 1 to 11:30 p.m.
- Match Broadcasts: Qatar vs Switzerland (3 p.m.), Brazil vs Morocco (6 p.m.), Haiti vs Scotland (9 p.m.)
- Performances: Kardinal Offishall Presents: Soundclash Society, Anna Sofia, The Strumbellas
- Cultural & Community Performance/Programming: The Springcreek Dancers, Fort York National Historic Site Guided Tour – Roots of a Host City
- Sunday, June 14 | 1:30 to 9:30 p.m.
- Match Broadcasts: Netherlands vs Japan (4 p.m.), Côte d’Ivoire vs Ecuador (7 p.m.)
- Performances: Kardinal Offishall Presents: Soundclash Society, French Montana, Murda Beatz
- Cultural & Community Performance/Programming: Nagata Shachu, Fort York National Historic Site Guided Tour – Roots of a Host City
- Wednesday, June 17 | 2:30 to 10:30 p.m. | Toronto Match Day
- Match Broadcasts: England vs Croatia (4 p.m.), Ghana vs Panama (7 p.m.)
- Performances: Kardinal Offishall Presents: Soundclash Society, Ruby Waters
- Cultural & Community Performance/Programming: Esie Mensah & The Black Stars Collective featuring Ngoma Ensemble, Fort York National Historic Site Guided Tour – Roots of a Host City
- Thursday, June 18 | 1:30 to 11:30 p.m.
- Match Broadcasts: Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina (3 p.m.), Canada vs Qatar (6 p.m.), Mexico vs Korea (9 p.m.)
- Performances: Kardinal Offishall Presents: Soundclash Society, The Brokes, Dwayne Gretzky
- Cultural & Community Performance/Programming: HanBeat Nanta, Fort York National Historic Site Guided Tour – Roots of a Host City
- Friday, June 19 | 1:30 to 11:30 p.m.
- Match Broadcasts: USA vs Australia (3 p.m.), Scotland vs Morocco (6 p.m.), Brazil vs Haiti (9 p.m.)
- Performances: Kardinal Offishall Presents: Soundclash Society, Dwayne Gretzky, SuperDogs
- Cultural & Community Performance/Programming: Fort York National Historic Site Guided Tour – Roots of a Host City
- Saturday, June 20 | 1 to 10:30 p.m. | Toronto Match Day
- Match Broadcasts: Germany vs Côte d’Ivoire (4 p.m.), Ecuador vs Curaçao (8 p.m.)
- Performances: Kardinal Offishall Presents: Soundclash Society, Aqyila, Skratch Bastid, k-os
- Cultural & Community Performance/Programming: Fort York National Historic Site Guided Tour – Roots of a Host City
- Sunday, June 21 | 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Match Broadcasts: Spain vs Saudi Arabia (Noon), Belgium vs IR Iran (3 p.m.), Uruguay vs Cape Verde (6 p.m.)
- Performances: Kardinal Offishall Presents: Soundclash Society, Nimkii and the Niniis, Allied Nations, Classic Roots
- Cultural & Community Performance/Programming: Sky Dancers, Fort York National Historic Site Guided Tour – Roots of a Host City
- Tuesday, June 23 | 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. | Toronto Match Day
- Match Broadcasts: Portugal vs Uzbekistan (1 p.m.), England vs Ghana (4 p.m.), Panama vs Croatia (7 p.m.)
- Performances: Kardinal Offishall Presents: Soundclash Society, Jully Black, Shawn Desman
- Cultural & Community Performance/Programming: Fort York National Historic Site Guided Tour – Roots of a Host City
- Wednesday, June 24 | 1:30 to 11:30 p.m.
- Match Broadcasts: Switzerland vs Canada (3 p.m.), To be confirmed (6 p.m.), To be confirmed (9 p.m.)
- Performances: Kardinal Offishall Presents: Soundclash Society, SHOUT! the band, Alessia Cara, Snotty Nose Rez Kids
- Cultural & Community Performance/Programming: Fort York National Historic Site Guided Tour – Roots of a Host City
- Friday, June 26 | 1:30 to 10:30 p.m. | Toronto Match Day
- Match Broadcasts: To be confirmed (3 p.m.), Uruguay vs Spain (8 p.m.)
- Performances: Sorisa, Kardinal Offishall Presents: Soundclash Society, Kiesza, Ikky
- Cultural & Community Performance/Programming: Fort York National Historic Site Guided Tour – Roots of a Host City
- Saturday, June 27 | 2:30 to 10 p.m.
- Match Broadcasts: Panama vs England (5 p.m.), Colombia vs Portugal (7:30 p.m.)
- Performances: Rêve, Kardinal Offishall Presents: Soundclash Society
- Cultural & Community Performance/Programming: Fort York National Historic Site Guided Tour – Roots of a Host City
- Thursday, July 2 | 1:30 to 10:30 p.m. | Toronto Match Day
- Match Broadcasts: Round of 32 (3 p.m.), Round of 32 (7 p.m.)
- Performances: Kardinal Offishall Presents: Soundclash Society, TOBi, Deborah Cox
- Cultural & Community Performance/Programming: Fort York National Historic Site Guided Tour – Roots of a Host City
- Friday, July 3 | 12:30 p.m. to 12:15 a.m.
- Match Broadcasts: Round of 32 (2 p.m.), Round of 32 (6 p.m.), Round of 32 (9:30 p.m.)
- Performances: Kardinal Offishall Presents: Soundclash Society, Tyler Shaw, Bedouin Soundclash
- Cultural & Community Performance/Programming: Fort York National Historic Site Guided Tour – Roots of a Host City
- Saturday, July 4 | 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Match Broadcasts: Round of 16 (1 p.m.), Round of 16 (5 p.m.)
- Performances: Kardinal Offishall Presents: Soundclash Society
- Cultural & Community Performance/Programming: Fort York National Historic Site Guided Tour – Roots of a Host City
- Sunday, July 5 | 1:30 to 10:30 p.m.
- Match Broadcasts: Round of 16 (4 p.m.), Round of 16 (8 p.m.)
- Performances: Kardinal Offishall Presents: Soundclash Society, Roy Woods, MICO
- Cultural & Community Performance/Programming: Fort York National Historic Site Guided Tour – Roots of a Host City
- Saturday, July 11 | 2:30 p.m. to midnight
- Match Broadcasts: Quarter-final (5 p.m.), Quarter-final (9 p.m.)
- Performances: Kardinal Offishall Presents: Soundclash Society
- Cultural & Community Performance/Programming: Fort York National Historic Site Guided Tour – Roots of a Host City
- Tuesday, July 14 | 12:30 to 6:30 p.m.
- Match Broadcasts: Semi-final (3 p.m.)
- Performances: Kardinal Offishall Presents: Soundclash Society, Sam Roberts Band
- Cultural & Community Performance/Programming: Fort York National Historic Site Guided Tour – Roots of a Host City
- Wednesday, July 15 | 12:30 to 6:30 p.m.
- Match Broadcasts: Semi-final (3 p.m.)
- Performances: Kardinal Offishall Presents: Soundclash Society
- Cultural & Community Performance/Programming: Fort York National Historic Site Guided Tour – Roots of a Host City
- Saturday, July 18 | 2 to 9 p.m.
- Match Broadcasts: Bronze Final (5 p.m.)
- Performances: Kardinal Offishall Presents: Soundclash Society
- Cultural & Community Performance/Programming: Fort York National Historic Site Guided Tour – Roots of a Host City
- Sunday, July 19 | Noon to 8:30 p.m.
- Match Broadcasts: Championship Final (3 p.m.)
- Performances: Kardinal Offishall Presents: Soundclash Society
- Cultural & Community Performance/Programming: Fort York National Historic Site Guided Tour – Roots of a Host City
Venue:
Fort York & The Bentway,
250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3K9
Public Transit Accessible
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