Canada Celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026™

Kingston is one of only 24 communities selected for the Canada Celebrates FIFA World Cup™ national tour. For one day only, Springer Market Square in the heart of downtown Kingston will come alive as a fully interactive FIFA World Cup™ fan zone. Come be part of the celebration!

Where: Springer Market Square
When: Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 1–9 pm

Springer Market Square

Live FIFA World Cup™ match screening

Catch all the action in Springer Market Square with not one, but two exciting FIFA World Cup watch parties on the big screen. Bring friends, lawn chairs, and your team spirit for an unforgettable day of football in downtown Kingston.

Panama vs. England
June 27th | 5 PM ET

Colombia vs. Portugal
June 27th | 7:30 PM ET

More Fan Zone Fun

Pop-up Football Pitch with Interactive Games

Spend the day celebrating love for the game with various fun activations that challenge and test skills:

  • Powerade Human Foosball
  • Passing, shooting, power, and control challenges.
  • Kick it with Coke - accuracy skill test

Cultural Programming and Live Entertainment

From a live DJ to a live band performance (to be announced as we approach the event) and photo ops, Canada Celebrates invites all to spend the day surrounded by infectious energy.

Food and Beverage Experiences

Located conveniently in the centre of Kingston's downtown core, Canada Celebrates attendees will have a variety of food and beverage options available to them:

  • Michelob Ultra Beer Garden
  • Food trucks
  • Downtown Kingston's large selection of local restaurants

Where to Watch the Games in Downtown Kingston

There's nothing like good food, good brews and good company when watching the game and these downtown restaurants and bars are serving up the perfect watching experience for the World Cup!

Tommy's

377 Princess St.

Half-price 1lb wings + $6 pints + Half-price nachos with the purchase of any alcoholic beverage, milkshake, or float

El Gringo Tacos

The Back Room, 265 Ontario St.

"El Gringo's Road to Victory" watch parties for Mexico, Canada, and USA matches. Every 20oz Modelo pint purchased during the tournament enters you into a raffle for $300+ in prizes

The Caesar Company

177 Princess St.

Margarita specials, and a Brazilian-inspired appetizer feature

Chucks Roadhouse

178 Ontario St.

Catch the games during business hours + 18oz Michelob Ultra draught for $5

The Merchant Taphouse

6 Princess St.

Featuring all matches during operating hours + $25 Miller Lite bottle buckets

The Toucan

76 Princess St.

Featuring all matches during operating hours

Time Out Bar & Bistro

167 Ontario St.

Watch party atmosphere + Half price wing specials

The Iron Duke on Wellington

207 Wellington St.

Jack Astor's

330 King St E

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