Mini soccer pitch opens in Dilworth Park

The 7,000 square-foot pitch celebrates the World Cup events happening this summer.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 6:04pm

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A new mini soccer pitch has opened in Dilworth Park in Philadelphia. The 7,000 square-foot pitch was created through a partnership with NRG, Vivint, and the Center City District to celebrate the upcoming World Cup events. The area will have activities like cornhole and tables for people to gather, and officials say it will be a hub for this summer's World Cup festivities.

Why it matters

The new mini soccer pitch in Dilworth Park provides a space for the local community to come together and celebrate the World Cup. It aligns with the city's efforts to engage residents and visitors during the major international soccer tournament.

The details

The mini soccer pitch in Dilworth Park is 7,000 square feet in size. It was created through a partnership between the Center City District and companies NRG and Vivint. The pitch will feature activities like cornhole and tables for people to gather, and officials say it will be a hub for World Cup-related events and festivities happening in the city this summer.

  • The mini soccer pitch opened on April 4, 2026.
  • The pitch will be open through early October 2026.

The players

Pat

A Philadelphia resident who visited the new mini soccer pitch with his son.

Patrick

Pat's son, who shared his excitement about kicking the soccer ball on the new pitch.

Amy Genda

A representative from the Center City District, which partnered to create the new mini soccer pitch in Dilworth Park.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to have soccer in Philadelphia this summer. I'm excited to see a lot of this. See a lot of kids grow up and hopefully improve the game here as a whole in the U.S.”

— Pat

“You can't play an actual game here, but we welcome people to come, you know, kick a little soccer ball around. There's lots of little kids that are going to want to try their hand at soccer after they see everything that's going on this summer, and we welcome them.”

— Amy Genda, Center City District representative

What’s next

The mini soccer pitch in Dilworth Park will remain open through early October 2026, providing a space for the local community to celebrate and engage with the World Cup festivities happening in Philadelphia this summer.

The takeaway

The new mini soccer pitch in Dilworth Park is a community-focused initiative that aligns with Philadelphia's efforts to embrace the upcoming World Cup. By providing a dedicated space for soccer-related activities and gatherings, the city is creating opportunities for residents and visitors to come together and celebrate the global sport.