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Join Seattle Parks and Recreation for “The Beautiful Game:” Celebrating Soccer in Seattle this Summer! 

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is inviting the community and visitors to celebrate soccer across the city through “The Beautiful Game” series! More than 100 special soccer-themed recreation games and events will be offered while our city hosts the international soccer tournament. 

The series includes indoor and outdoor watch parties, youth soccer Jamborees, and more than 60 recreation games at community centers, parks, and aquatic facilities reimagined with soccer themes.  

Below is a schedule of events. Visit the Beautiful Game website for updates and additional event details. 

Outdoor Watch Parties 

Seven outdoor watch parties are scheduled in parks during tournament matches, with live screenings and family-friendly activities. Some events may include food vendors, cultural performances, and prizes. 

Events are free and open to all! No registration required. 

Date Time Location Match 
Mon, June 15 12 PM Hing Hay Park Belgium vs. Egypt 
Fri, June 19 12 PM Ballard Commons Park USA vs. Australia 
Thu, June 25 7 PM Lake Union Park TBD vs. USA 
Wed, July 1 1 PM Van Asselt Playfield Round of 32 match 
Sat, July 11 2 PM Green Lake Park Quarterfinals match 
Tue, July 14 12 PM Virgil Flaim Park Semi-finals match 
Sun, July 19 12 PM Rainier Playfield Finals match 

Indoor Watch Parties 

Twelve indoor watch parties are scheduled at community centers to watch tournament matches. Select locations may also offer youth and teen programming, including futsal, soccer-themed video game tournaments, and other recreation activities. 

Events are free and open to all! No registration required. 

Date Time Location Match 
Thu, June 11 12 PM Rainier Beach CC Mexico vs. South Africa 
Fri, June 12 6 PM Ravenna-Eckstein CC USA vs. Paraguay 
Mon, June 22 10 AM Laurelhurst CC Argentina vs. Austria 
Wed, June 24 12 PM South Park CC Qatar vs. TBD 
Fri, June 26 5 PM Miller CC Urugay vs. Spain 
Wed, July 1 1 PM Queen Anne CC Round of 32 
Thu, July 2 4 PM Magnolia CC Round of 32 
Thu, July 2 12 PM & 4 PM Garfield CC Round of 32 
Mon, July 6 5 PM Loyal Heights CC Round of 16 
Thu, July 9 1 PM Magnuson CC Quarterfinals 
Fri, July 10 12 PM Southwest Teen Life Center Quarterfinals 
Wed, July 15 12 PM Yesler CC Semi-Finals 

Youth Soccer Jamborees 

SPR will host two youth soccer Jamborees at Magnuson Park and Delridge Playfield, designed to engage young players and families during the tournament period. These events will include youth clinics, demonstrations, and 5-on-5 mini-pitch play, as well as opportunities to interact with coaches and local soccer players. Each date will have 3 components: gameplay for youth 8-11, soccer clinics for ages 4 – 7, and indoor activations in the gyms at the neighboring community center for teens 12+. 

Free events, registration required

Event Date Time Location 
North Seattle Soccer Jamboree Sat, June 20 10 AM – 5 PM Magnuson Park 
Fields 6 & 7  
South Seattle Soccer Jamboree Sat, June 27  10 AM – 5 PM Delridge Playfield 
Fields 1 & 2  

Community Events 

Additional programming will be offered at community centers, parks, and pools this summer. 

Activations include events such as World Soccer Trivia at International District/Chinatown Community Center, Mini-Hawk Soccer Camp at Garfield Community Center, and a soccer-themed swim at Ballard Pool. 

Cost and registration requirements vary by program. Please contact your local community center or pool and inquire about their soccer-themed activities for more information. 

To learn more about upcoming events and programming, visit the Beautiful Game webpage