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USA Kickoff Celebration, Fan Festival & Watch Party (June 12) — festival at Santa Monica Place — Center Plaza

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USA Kickoff Celebration, Fan Festival & Watch Party (June 12)

Name: USA Kickoff Celebration, Fan Festival & Watch Party (June 12)
Start: 2026-06-12T11:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-06-12T21:00:00-07:00
Location: Santa Monica Place — Center Plaza

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Date

Friday, Jun 12

Time

11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Location

Santa Monica Place — Center Plaza

395 Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica, CA 90401

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All-day festival-style celebration at Santa Monica Place Center Plaza — the Westside's largest community watch party for World Cup kickoff. Live broadcasts on a massive 30-foot LED screen including the Canada match at noon and the USA kickoff match at 6 p.m. DJs, fan activations, games, trivia, interactive experiences, giveaways, and photo opportunities. Free admission.

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City of Santa Monica

www.santamonica.gov/press/2026/06/08/santa-monica-celebrates-the-world-cup-with-soccer-events-and-activations

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Santa Monica Place — Center Plaza

395 Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Santa Monica Place — Center Plaza

395 Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica, CA 90401

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