NYC Parks Kicks Off Summer of Soccer with Free Events, Watch Parties, and Programs Across all Five Boroughs

Photo Courtesy of NYC Parks

Celebrate the FIFA World Cup with youth clinics, watch parties, community tournaments, cultural events, and opportunities for New Yorkers of all ages to experience the world’s game in their neighborhood parks 

NYC Parks Commissioner Tricia Shimamura today announced the launch of the NYC Parks Summer of Soccer webpage, detailing a citywide lineup of free soccer programs, clinics, movie screenings, and community celebrations inspired by the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the global excitement surrounding the beautiful game. 

If you’re looking for a field to play a game of soccer, the Summer of Soccer page makes it easier to find available spaces for pickup play by browsing our list of soccer fields across all five boroughs. In addition, as part of NYC Parks’ new Extended Field Lighting Hours initiative, New Yorkers can apply for permits extending until 11 p.m. at select fields and courts in every borough from June 11, 2026, through Labor Day weekend, creating 4,000 additional hours of evening play. 
 
Featured Programs:  
Ocean Breeze Beech Soccer Tournament 
Celebrate the Global Game at one of the most exciting events of the summer! Watch some of the Tri-State area’s best compete on the beach with live music, food, and games. 

When: Saturday, June 27 – Sunday, June 28, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

Location: Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex, Staten Island (Midland Beach Lot #9 | Lincoln Ave & Father Capodanno Blvd.) 

Movies Under the Stars: Soccer Series 
Grab a blanket and watch some of our favorite soccer films outdoors in a neighborhood park or playground. Enjoy free movies all summer long, from documentaries to family-friendly classics! 

When: Multiple times  

Where: Multiple locations 

Soccer Clinics, Summer Sports Experience, Tots Soccer 
All summer long, your kids can learn the sport or sharpen their skills with free sports clinics offered by our trained instructors. Check out our upcoming events and find a soccer program in your area. 

When: Multiple times  

Where: Multiple locations  

No matter if you’re a lifelong New Yorker or just here to visit, take a look at our Summer of Soccer page to find out what we have to offer this summer, then go out and play!