Free FIFA event on Thursday at Spencer Smith Park

By Gazette Staff

July 7th, 2026

BURLINGTON, ON

Make your way to Spencer Smith Park on July 9th – for a free Canada Celebrates FIFA World Cup 2026™ event.

Event starts at 1 pm and runs through to 9:00 pm

Burlington is one of only 11 Ontario municipalities selected to host this national celebration, bringing the excitement of the FIFA World Cup™ to the community.

Canada Celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026™, a first-of-its-kind programme that will unite communities across the tournament co-host country and carry the energy, pride and passion that are synonymous with the world’s biggest sporting event beyond the Host Cities of Toronto and Vancouver.

From 1 to 9 p.m., enjoy live music, interactive soccer activities, family-friendly entertainment, local food vendors, a licensed viewing area, and more. At 4 p.m., fans can watch a FIFA World Cup 2026™ quarter-final match live on a 7.5-metre outdoor screen.

The event is free and no tickets are required. Visitors are encouraged to carpool, walk, cycle or take Burlington Transit, as parking will be limited.

Not what everyone in the crowd wanted to see.

The FIFA games that were scheduled for Toronto have all taken place.  The Canadian Team acquitted themselves very well – Canada is now seen as a truly soccer country; much is expected going forward.

It’s going to be interesting to see what the turnout is like.

City didn’t make any mention as to just how much it has cost to attract the event.