SWAMPSCOTT — As excitement builds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Town of Swampscott is inviting residents and visitors to come together on Town Hall Lawn for a series of free community viewing parties featuring matches from the world’s most-watched sporting event.

The viewing parties are the result of a collaborative effort between Swampscott, neighboring communities, and the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism, which worked together to secure the necessary public viewing licensing through FIFA. The partnership will allow communities across the region to celebrate the tournament and showcase Massachusetts as a welcoming destination for soccer fans from around the world.

“We are grateful to MOTT and our municipal partners for helping make this opportunity possible,” said Charlotte Daher de García, recreation director for the Town of Swampscott. “The World Cup is a global event, and these watch parties are a chance to bring our community together to celebrate the excitement, diversity, and spirit of the game.”

Matches will be shown on the town’s large outdoor screen on Town Hall Lawn, creating a fun and festive atmosphere for fans of all ages. Food vendors will be available at select events, and attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs.

The initial match schedule includes:

• June 11, 3 p.m. — Mexico vs. South Africa
• June 17, 4 p.m. — England vs. Croatia
• June 19, 3 p.m. — U.S.A vs. Australia
• June 22, 1 p.m. — Argentina vs. Austria
• June 26, 3 p.m. — France vs. Norway
• June 27, 7 p.m. — Colombia vs. Portugal

Additional matches will be announced throughout the tournament.

For updates and event information, follow Swampscott Recreation on social media or visit the town’s website.