Summer Soccer Kickoff Watch Parties
Summer Soccer Kickoff Watch Parties
Celebrate every goal, every save, and every victory with M-NCPPC!
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is hosting two epic Summer Soccer Kickoff watch parties this summer, bringing all the excitement of the world’s largest soccer tournament to your neighborhood.
Prince George’s County is your front-row seat to the world’s largest soccer tournament excitement. All watch parties are free and open to the public and will include soccer programming for kids, food trucks, and other fun activities!
If you are attending an M-NCPPC Summer Soccer Kickoff watch party, click on the watch party you are interested in attending for more information!
We’re adding information for each watch party, so make sure to come back for more details.
Registration is encouraged (but not required) and helps us plan enough food and fun for everyone! Choose one event or choose them all.
Edmonston/Riverdale Park
June 11, 2026
2:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Fletcher’s Field (view map)
5200 Kenilworth Ave, Riverdale, MD 20737
Mexico vs. South Africa, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Youth Tournament, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. See details below.
West Hyattsville
June 27, 2026
1:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Heurich Park (view map)
2800 Nicholson Street, Hyattsville, Maryland
Youth Tournament, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. See details below.
England vs. Panama at 5:00 p.m.
Colombia vs. Portugal at 7:30 p.m.
Vendor Information
All food vendors for both Watch Parties are filled. If you’d like to be considered as a backup vendor, please email pgcplacemaking@ppd.mncppc.org
Event Information
To help you make the most of the experience, here are a few tips on what to bring:
- A chair or blanket for comfortable seating. Some seating will be provided, but it is limited. People are encouraged to stand as well.
- Sunscreen to stay protected.
- A reusable water bottle to stay hydrated. June in Maryland is hot! Make sure to bring some water or money to purchase drinks from vendors.
- Your appetite! Local food vendors will be on site.
- Your favorite team jersey or colors! Show your team spirit by wearing your favorite team jersey or colors!
What to expect:
- This is an outdoor event, so please plan accordingly for the weather.
- Arrive early to grab a good spot.
- Parking is limited on site, so arrive early! We encourage taking transit, walking, or biking to the location.
Parking and Transportation Information
Fletcher’s Field
By Car: The event area will be accessible only by car from Tanglewood Drive, which can be reached from Riverdale Road in the North and Decatur Street in the South. There are several small parking lots available in Fletcher’s Field. Parking is also allowed on the shoulder of Tanglewood Drive. The entrance to Fletcher’s Field via Kenilworth Ave/201 will be CLOSED. Street parking is also available in nearby neighborhoods.
By Transit: The P14 and P42 Metrobus, which run along Kenilworth Ave/MD 202, stop across the street from the Watch Party Location.
By Bike: The Watch Party is easily accessible by bike via the NE Branch Trail. People biking can exit the NE Branch trail at Decatur Street or Riverdale Road and access the Watch Party via Tanglewood Drive.
View a map of the Fletcher’s Field area.
Heurich Park
By Car: The main parking space for this Watch Party is available north of Heurich Park near the multipurpose turf field (31ST Bond Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20782). Access to this parking lot is available via Heurich Park Rd. If this parking lot is full, attendees can park on the street nearby. All street parking is free and available to the public. Nearby parking lots are for apartment tenants, schools, and churches only; do not park in these lots.
By Transit: The West Hyattsville and Hyattsville Crossing Green Line stations are near the Watch Party location. From West Hyattsville Station, it is a 0.5-mile (15-minute) walk, and from Hyattsville Crossing, it is a 0.9-mile (20-minute) walk. The P32 Metrobus, which runs along Ager Road, stops at the intersection of Ager Road and Nicholson Street.
By Bike: The Watch Party is near the NW Branch Trail and easily accessible by bike.
View a map of the Heurick Park area.
Fletcher’s Field
Heurich Park
Youth Soccer Tournaments
Sign up for a Summer Soccer Kickoff Watch Party Mini Tournament! Registration is co-ed and open for kids ages 6–14.
When registration opens, fill out the form to secure a spot and get ready for a day of soccer in Prince George’s County!
Edmonston
Youth tournament, June 11, 2026, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. The tournament will begin right after the Mexico vs. South Africa game. There will be short group-stage games, then we will move into single-elimination games to crown a champion for each age group!
We are encouraging players to sign up together as a team, so work with your friends to get a team together and win it all. There will be 4 teams per age group, with 10 children per team. If you are signing up as an individual, we will do our best to fit you into a team.
Hyattsville
Youth tournament, June 27, 2026, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Before the youth tournament begins, there will be a short clinic to work on passing, dribbling, and shooting. Then, children will be split into age groups and play quick elimination games to crown a champion.
Partners
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