Long Beach to Host LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration

City partners with LA Galaxy and Downtown Long Beach Alliance for multi-week fan experience during global soccer tournament

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The City of Long Beach is partnering with the LA Galaxy and Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DTLBA) to host the LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration, a series of events, fan experiences and cultural celebrations in Downtown Long Beach during this summer's global soccer tournament. The city will offer a wide variety of programming and locally driven activations in neighborhoods across the city throughout the tournament, from the group stage beginning June 11 to the final on July 19.

Why it matters

As Southern California prepares to welcome the world for the global soccer tournament, Long Beach is positioning itself as a hub for fan engagement and community celebration. The city's programming aims to uplift local businesses, celebrate diversity, and create shared moments for families and fans alike.

The details

The LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration in Downtown Long Beach will feature Galaxy player and alumni appearances, family-friendly fan areas and youth programming, giveaways, limited‑edition merchandise offerings and sponsor activations. The city will also host soccer activations at local parks during the knockout stage and an open streets event to promote multimodal and sustainable transportation.

  • The LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration will run from the group stage beginning June 11 to the final on July 19.
  • Marquee event dates, daily schedules and other details will be announced at a later date.

The players

City of Long Beach

The host city for the LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration, partnering with the LA Galaxy and Downtown Long Beach Alliance to offer a wide variety of programming and locally driven activations.

LA Galaxy

The professional soccer team partnering with the City of Long Beach and Downtown Long Beach Alliance to host the LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration.

Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DTLBA)

The organization partnering with the City of Long Beach and LA Galaxy to host the LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration in Downtown Long Beach.

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)

Partnering with the City of Long Beach to present an open streets event as part of the city's local soccer programming.

Mayor Rex Richardson

The mayor of Long Beach who stated the city is proud to host the official LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration as part of a multi-week, citywide fan experience.

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What they’re saying

“As Southern California prepares to welcome the world, Long Beach is proud to host the official LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration — part of a multi-week, citywide fan experience that reflects who we are.”

— Mayor Rex Richardson (heysocal.com)

What’s next

Marquee event dates, daily schedules and other details for the LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration will be announced at a later date. Fans interested in attending are asked to complete the Interest Form to be the first to know as details are confirmed.

The takeaway

Long Beach is positioning itself as a hub for fan engagement and community celebration during the global soccer tournament, with a focus on uplifting local businesses, celebrating diversity, and creating shared moments for families and fans alike through a variety of programming and activations across the city.