Major League Soccer to Unite Communities Around FIFA World Cup 2026™ with Soccer Celebrations and Fan Activations, FOX Affiliate Program Across MLS Cities

MLS Communications

MLS clubs will engage current and new fans through local experiences, including a FOX affiliate initiative delivering premium localized coverage to communities nationwide

MLS returns July 16–17 with matches on Apple TV and a primetime FOX doubleheader

(l to r clockwise): Seattle’s Soccer Celebration at Elliott Bay, Sporting KC Soccer Capital Summer at Sporting Park, Orlando City SC Soccer Celebration at Pointe Orlando and NYNJ World Cup 26 Jersey Fan Hub at Sports Illustrated Stadium.

During the FIFA World Cup 2026 this summer in North America, Major League Soccer and its clubs will host Soccer Celebration and other fan events featuring cultural programming, youth activities, interactive experiences and live match viewings that bring fans together to celebrate locally, uniquely transforming their communities into vibrant hubs of the global game.

Additionally, MLS has partnered with FOX on a nationwide affiliate initiative to deliver localized coverage to communities across the United States through FOX-owned and affiliated stations.

Media assets and event details for MLS clubs’ Soccer Celebrations and fan events can be found here.

Club activations from east to west coast will include Red Bull New York and New York City FC hosting and integrating into FIFA Fan Fests in the metropolitan area, Chicago Fire will have the city’s ultimate celebration at Recess West Loop, featuring every match, activations and live entertainment, Houston Dynamo FC will transform Shell Energy Stadium into a soccer and cultural festival just steps from FIFA Fan Fest, and Seattle Sounders FC will host its Soccer Celebration on a custom-built soccer pitch atop a maritime vessel on Elliott Bay within walking distance of Lumen Field, becoming the meet-up for thousands of fans throughout the summer’s global event.