LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration 2026: Your Guide to Free Events in Long Beach, Carson, and Hermosa Beach
The LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration 2026 is coming to the South Bay and surrounding area, and it is completely free. Presented by Spectrum, this multi-day, open-to-the-public fan experience will span Long Beach, Carson, and Hermosa Beach across June and July, bringing live match viewings, player appearances, giveaways, and community programming to three iconic locations just minutes from the South Bay.
Whether you are a lifelong soccer fan or simply looking for something to do this summer, the Galaxy Soccer Celebration offers weeks of free entertainment for everyone.
About this guide: Local Anchor is a South Bay community media platform covering local events, restaurants, and things to do since 2017. We update this list regularly based on firsthand experience and community input.
About the LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration
The LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration, presented by Spectrum, is a free, multi-day fan experience series running alongside the global soccer tournament taking place in Los Angeles this summer. The Galaxy is activating along the coast and throughout the region with events designed to celebrate the sport and bring the community together.
Three event hubs will host different rounds of the tournament:
Long Beach (Pine Ave. between 3rd and Broadway) hosts the Group Stage from June 11-27. Carson’s Galaxy Park at Dignity Health Sports Park hosts the Round of 16 from July 4-7. Hermosa Beach, south of the Hermosa Pier, hosts the Semifinals and Final from July 14-19.
All three events are free and include free parking.
More details, including any additional programming announcements, can be found at lagalaxy.com/soccercelebration.
What to Expect at the Soccer Celebration
Each location will feature a full fan activation experience, not just a match viewing. Here is what attendees can look forward to across all three events:
Live match viewings on large screens with premium audio bring the stadium experience to the community. Galaxy alumni, current players, and special guests are scheduled to make appearances throughout the series. Limited-edition merchandise and giveaways will be available, along with sponsor activations and interactive experiences. There will also be shareable fan moments including music and photo opportunities, as well as family-friendly spaces and dedicated youth programming.
Long Beach: Group Stage (June 11-27)
The LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration kicks off in Long Beach, running from June 11 through June 27 at Pine Ave. between 3rd and Broadway. Long Beach is hosting the Group Stage of the tournament, meaning fans will see matches from across all competing nations over the course of nearly three weeks.
Event hours vary by day. Bolded matches below indicate expanded fan activations and experiences.
Long Beach Group Stage Schedule
Thursday, June 11 Mexico vs. South Africa (2PM)
Friday, June 12: 5PM-8PM United States vs. Paraguay (6PM)
Saturday, June 13 Qatar vs. Switzerland (12PM) Brazil vs. Morocco (3PM) Haiti vs. Scotland (6PM)
Sunday, June 14 Germany vs. Curacao (10AM) Netherlands vs. Japan (1PM) Cote d’Ivoire vs. Ecuador (4PM)
Monday, June 15 Spain vs. Cabo Verde (9AM) Belgium vs. Egypt (12PM) Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay (3PM)
Tuesday, June 16 France vs. Senegal (12PM) Iraq vs. Norway (3PM) Argentina vs. Algeria (6PM)
Wednesday, June 17 Portugal vs. Congo DR (10AM) England vs. Croatia (1PM) Ghana vs. Panama (4PM)
Thursday, June 18: 5PM-8PM Canada vs. Qatar (3PM) Mexico vs. Korea Republic (6PM)
Friday, June 19: 11AM-5PM United States vs. Australia (12PM) Scotland vs. Morocco (3PM) Brazil vs. Haiti (5:30PM)
Saturday, June 20: 9AM-3PM Netherlands vs. Sweden (10AM) Germany vs. Cote d’Ivoire (1PM) Ecuador vs. Curacao (5PM)
Sunday, June 21 Spain vs. Saudi Arabia (9AM) Belgium vs. IR Iran (12PM) Uruguay vs. Cabo Verde (3PM) New Zealand vs. Egypt (6PM)
Monday, June 22 Argentina vs. Austria (10AM) France vs. Iraq (2PM) Norway vs. Senegal (5PM)
Tuesday, June 23 England vs. Ghana (1PM) Panama vs. Croatia (4PM) Colombia vs. Congo DR (7PM)
Wednesday, June 24 Switzerland vs. Canada or Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. Qatar (12PM) Scotland vs. Brazil or Morocco vs. Haiti (3PM) Czech Republic vs. Mexico or South Africa vs. Korea Republic (6PM)
Thursday, June 25: 3PM-9PM Ecuador vs. Germany or Curacao vs. Cote d’Ivoire (1PM) Japan vs. Sweden or Tunisia vs. Netherlands (4PM) Turkey vs. United States or Paraguay vs. Australia (7PM)
Friday, June 26: 11AM-7PM Norway vs. France or Senegal vs. Iraq (12PM) Uruguay vs. Spain or Cabo Verde vs. Saudi Arabia (5PM) Egypt vs. IR Iran or New Zealand vs. Belgium (8PM)
Saturday, June 27: 1PM-6:30PM Panama vs. England or Croatia vs. Ghana (2PM) Colombia vs. Portugal or Congo DR vs. Uzbekistan (4:30PM) Algeria vs. Austria or Jordan vs. Argentina (7PM)
Free Community Food Pop-Up at Dignity Health Sports Park (July 2)
Before the Soccer Celebration moves to Carson for the Round of 16, there is an important community event happening on July 2 that we want to make sure everyone knows about.
New Beginnings Outreach CDC, Gardena-Carson Family YMCA, Dignity Health Sports Park, and the LA Galaxy are partnering together to host a free Pop-Up Food Pantry at Dignity Health Sports Park. The event is open to all community members in need of fresh produce, with food boxed and ready for pick-up.
This is what community looks like. When neighbors need support, organizations rally together to provide moments of relief and connection.
Date: Thursday, July 2, 2026 Time: 11:00am to 1:00pm Location: Dignity Health Sports Park, 18400 Avalon Blvd, Carson, CA 90746 Who: Open to all community members in need of produce Food: Boxed and ready for pick-up
For more information, contact the Gardena-Carson Family YMCA at 310-523-3470 or Dignity Health Sports Park at 310-630-2053.
July 4th Drone Show at Dignity Health Sports Park
If one day of events is not enough, July 4 in Carson is shaping up to be a full celebration. After the Soccer Celebration wraps up at Galaxy Park, the City of Carson’s Independence Day Drone Show takes over Dignity Health Sports Park from 6:30pm to 9:30pm.
That means on July 4, community members can catch Round of 16 soccer viewings starting at 9AM, stay through the Soccer Celebration fan activations until 6PM, and then watch a drone light show to close out Independence Day, all at no cost.
Carson/Galaxy Park: Round of 16 (July 4-7)
The action moves to Carson for the Round of 16, with events at Galaxy Park at Dignity Health Sports Park from July 4 through July 7. This is the LA Galaxy’s home turf, and it is the perfect backdrop for some of the most competitive matches of the tournament.
The July 4 event also ties into the City of Carson’s Independence Day Drone Show Celebration at Dignity Health Sports Park, running from 6:30pm to 9:30pm, directly following the Soccer Celebration (1PM-6PM). This makes July 4 an especially full day of free community programming.
All events at Galaxy Park are free with free parking.
Carson Round of 16 Schedule
Saturday, July 4: 9AM-4PM Round of 16: 10AM PT and 2PM PT
Sunday, July 5: 12PM-7PM Round of 16: 1PM PT and 5PM PT
Monday, July 6: 11AM-7PM Round of 16: 12PM PT and 5PM PT
Tuesday, July 7: 8AM-3PM Round of 16: 9AM PT and 1PM PT
Hermosa Beach: Semifinals and Final (July 14-19)
The LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration wraps up in Hermosa Beach, just south of the Hermosa Pier, for the Semifinals and Final from July 14 through July 19. These are the highest-stakes matches of the entire tournament, and watching them on the beach in Hermosa makes for an experience unlike anything else this summer.
As with all Soccer Celebration events, admission is free with free parking available.
Hermosa Beach Semifinals and Final Schedule
Tuesday, July 14: 11AM-2PM Semifinal: 12PM PT
Wednesday, July 15: 11AM-2PM Semifinal 2: 12PM PT
Saturday, July 18: 1PM-4PM Bronze Final: 2PM PT
Sunday, July 19: 10AM-3PM Final: 12PM PT
Youth Programming and Registration
The LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration includes dedicated youth programming at two of the three locations. Registration is open now for families who want to secure a spot.
Register for Long Beach Youth Programming
Register for Hermosa Beach Youth Programming
Spots may be limited, so registering early is recommended.
Plan Your Visit
Here is the full summer lineup at a glance:
Long Beach Group Stage: June 11-27 at Pine Ave. between 3rd and Broadway, Long Beach
Free Community Food Pop-Up: Thursday, July 2, 11AM-1PM at Dignity Health Sports Park, 18400 Avalon Blvd, Carson
Carson Round of 16: July 4-7 at Galaxy Park, Dignity Health Sports Park, 18400 Avalon Blvd, Carson
July 4 Independence Day Drone Show: 6:30PM-9:30PM at Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson (following the Soccer Celebration)
Hermosa Beach Semifinals and Final: July 14-19, south of the Hermosa Pier, Hermosa Beach
All events are free. All events include free parking. For the latest updates, visit lagalaxy.com/soccercelebration.
