Celebrate Team USA’s first weekend of soccer action in the FIFA World Cup 26™ in Atlanta’s iconic Old Fourth Ward

Thursday June 11

‍Bar Crawl on the Eastside Beltline & Edgewood Corridor

Friday June 12

‍Free 9pm Viewing Party in the Historic Fourth Ward Park

‍Atlanta United DJ EU headlining pre-match at 6pm

Food vendors and field opens at 4pm

50/50 Raffle! 50% of the pot can be yours! (Drawing: 6/13 at 9:35am)

‍Saturday June 13

Kids Soccer in the Park

All events rain or shine except Kids Soccer.

Stay informed with up-to-date Info on the O4W Instagram Here

Watch Team USA take on Paraguay livestreamed on 3 giant screens in the Historic Fourth Ward Park

Friday June 12
Free event from 4-11 pm!

Free, open to all, standing no seats

Francisco Vidal Band at 4:30pm

Atlanta United’s DJ EU at 6pm

8:30 pre-match coverage begins / 9pm Team USA vs. Paraguay

Food; See the restaurants below!

Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for sale

50/50 Raffle! 50% of the pot can be yours! (Drawing: 6/13 at 9:35am)

No pets, coolers, tents, grills, weapons, fireworks, or sound systems

Security will be at the entrances and in the crowd to maintain a safe and welcoming environment

Rain or shine

Stay informed with up-to-date Info on Instagram Here

Grab your O4W Passport with drinks, foods, and experiences from around the world in the O4W Kickoff Crawl!

Thursday, June 11
5-10 pm

Pick up your Bar Crawl Passport from the tent underneath the bridge between Chiringa and McCray’s on the Beltline and also on Edgewood Avenue on the patio next to Marcus Bar & Grille. Last passport pick up at 8 pm.

Get your passport stamped as you enjoy any of a dozen restaurants on the Beltline and Edgewood Ave.

Drink Responsibly, 21+ event.

Rain or shine

Stay informed with up-to-date Info on the O4W Instagram Here

Introducing the O4W Soccer Program…

A Lasting Legacy of the O4W Kickoff Festival.

Saturday June 13
9-11:30 am

Bring your kids to play pickup soccer and test their skills with some fun games at the Historic Fourth Ward Park (next to Forth Hotel)

Free for all kids age 5-13

5 x 5 pickup games

Fun games of skill like Soccer Parts, Soccer Tennis and more

Coaches from Inter Atlanta FC

Music from "DJ Yae"

Food and drinks for sale

Get a ticket here to attend

Weather may impact this event so stay informed with up-to-date Info on the O4W Instagram here.

FAQ

Overall

The festival runs from Thursday, June 11 through Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Atlanta’s iconic Old Fourth Ward neighborhood. Main events are centered at the Historic Fourth Ward Park (680 Dallas St.) just off the Eastside Beltline.
The festival is free and open to all. This includes Team USA’s first match Viewing Party and the Kids Soccer event. Of course, the Bar Crawl is limited to ages 21+.
Yes! Reach out to president@o4wna.org if you want to help with visitor questions, assisting with the Kids Soccer event, selling raffle tickets or other things. Shifts are 2.5 hours long and entitle you to a ticket to the Supporters’ Section in the front of the Field with a separate bar and bathrooms.
We are very fortunate to have amazing sponsors as shown throughout this website. A real focus for this Festival is to help small businesses in the Old Fourth Ward and Atlanta. We are pleased that we have over a dozen small businesses participating in this event. Feel free to send an email to president@o4wna.org if you would like to be considered for participation.

June 12 Viewing Party

On Friday, June 12, we are hosting a massive outdoor viewing party for the USA vs. Paraguay match. The event is free and open to everyone.
- Time: Atlanta United’s DJ EU starts the party at 6:00 PM. Pre-match coverage begins at 8:30 PM, and kick-off is at 9:00 PM.
- The Experience: Watch the game on three giant livestreaming screens. Please note this is a standing-room-only; no seats will be provided.
To ensure a safe and welcoming environment, certain items are prohibited including coolers, tents, grills, weapons, fireworks, and portable sound systems. Food and both alcoholic/non-alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase on-site from local O4W restaurants starting at 4pm.
To give everyone the opportunity to experience the World Cup 2026™ please don’t bring blankets or chairs to allow for more standing room space. Stand up and cheer on Team USA!
‍Sign up on our website at sign-up-for-latest-updatesto stay up to date including the participating vendors.
The Historic Fourth Ward Park is at 680 Dallas street, between the Forth Hotel and Ponce City Market. There is very, very limited street or parking garage parking and ATLPlus will be ticketing and towing cars parked illegally. We strongly suggest that you walk, rideshare, take public transportation or ride your bike to the event. There are many bike racks in the area.
This event is livestreamed from Los Angeles. As such, we will be showing the event rain or shine. Be sure to sign up on our website at sign-up-for-latest-updates to stay up to date for important announcements and follow O4WNA on our Instagram.
No. We’re only showing Team USA’s first World Cup match in the Historic Fourth Ward Park. The Fan Festival in Centennial Park https://atlantafwc26.com/fan-fest/ and other events around Atlanta will be showing other games.

Bar Crawl

The Bar Crawl takes place on Thursday, June 11 from 6pm - 9pm, on the Eastside Beltline and along Edgewood Ave. Your passport entitles you to a special offering like a small food treat or a country-specific experience from each of the participating restaurants and bars.
See the page here about the Bar Crawl for the most recent list of participating restaurants.
Passports are available on the Beltline underneath the bridge between Chiringa and McCray’s and also on Edgewood on the patio next to Marcus Bar & Grille.
We want everyone to get into the excitement of the World Cup 2026™ while checking out the amazing bars and restaurants of the O4W.
No. This is a 21+ event. Please drink responsibly.

Kids Soccer Event

Our Kids Soccer event is on Saturday, June 13, from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Historic Fourth Ward Park between the Forth Hotel and Ponce City Market.
- Ages: Open to all kids aged 5 to 13.
  
  Activities: Includes pickup games and skill challenges like "soccer ring toss" with volunteer coaches from Inter Atlanta FC.
  
  Registration: It is free, but you must Sign Up Here and sign the waiver.
The Viewing Party and Bar Crawl are rain or shine events. However, weather may impact the Kids Soccer event. Stay tuned to the O4WNA Instagram for real-time updates.
The Old Fourth Ward Neighborhood Association in conjunction with Inter Atlanta FC is working hard to secure funds to create a longer-term youth soccer program, especially for underserved kids on Boulevard and elsewhere in the O4W.

Other FAQs

Beyond the three-day celebration of Atlanta’s most iconic neighborhood, we are launching the O4W Soccer program. This program is designed to create a lasting legacy of youth soccer, specifically for underserved children in the Boulevard area.
The festival is designed to benefit both large and small local businesses. The schedule features more than a dozen small Atlanta businesses, two large businesses, and three non-profits.

More info?

Want real-time updates on the Festival (weather, restaurants participating, time changes, etc.)? Go to our Instagram!

Do you have a business in the O4W and do you have a question as a vendor or supplier for the event? Send an email and we will get back to you as soon as possible.