Canada may not be in action on July 4, but soccer fans and event-lovers in Saskatoon will be able to come together and watch a F-I-F-A World Cup match on that Saturday outdoors.
That’s because Discover Saskatoon, in partnership with Canada Celebrates, is hosting a free, family-friendly event that day at, an as yet to be announced location. F-I-F-A released the route Wednesday for Canada Celebrates, a tour that will make 38 stops in 34 cities from Halifax to Whitehorse, Yukon, between June 1 and July 19. The Saskatoon stop will be open and free to all residents and visitors, featuring a viewing of one of the first two Round of 16 matches in the F-I-F-A World Cup – plus soccer-themed activities, cultural programming, music and food. The tour will swing through every province and one territory, with F-I-F-A saying in a release that it will bring, quote. F-I-F-A World Cup energy within a two-hour drive of more than 75 per cent of Canadian residents. Following are the news releases from Discover Saskatoon and FIFA…..
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April 8, 2026
CANADA CELEBRATES THE FIFA WORLD CUP 2026™ IS COMING TO SASKATOON
Saskatoon joins a first-of-its-kind national programme uniting communities across Canada in celebration of the biggest FIFA World Cup™ in history — with a free fan activation event on July 4, 2026.
SASKATOON, SK — FIFA World Cup 2026™ is coming to Canada, and Canada Celebrates is bringing the party to Saskatoon. Discover Saskatoon is proud to announce that Saskatoon has been confirmed as a participating community in Canada Celebrates — a first-of-its-kind programme bringing communities from coast to coast together to celebrate the biggest FIFA World Cup™ in history.
On July 4, 2026, Saskatoon will host a free, family-friendly fan activation as part of the Canada Celebrates national programme. From shared match moments to culture, community, and celebration, this is where Canada comes together as one — and Saskatoon is part of the journey.
The event will feature a live match viewing, football-themed activities, cultural programming, music, food, and shared moments of national pride — open to all residents and visitors.
The event location will be revealed soon.
FIFA reveals Canada Celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026™ countrywide route and official partners
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With 38 stops across 34 communities Canada Celebrates will travel from coast-to-coast-to-coast
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Stops are located within a two-hour drive for more than 75% of Canadian residents
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FIFA’s Commercial Partners and Media Partner unite to help bring Canada Celebrates countrywide
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Digital assets of Canada Celebrates can be found on the FIFA Digital Hub
Today, FIFA proudly unveils the route for Canada Celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026™, a first-of-its-kind programme that will unite communities across the tournament co-host country and carry the energy, pride and passion that are synonymous with the world’s biggest sporting event beyond the Host Cities of Toronto and Vancouver.
Canada Celebrates will bring football fans together for live match viewings, football-themed activations, cultural programming, music, food, and moments of national pride. It will run throughout the tournament from 11 June to 19 July, with pre-tournament stops on 1 June and 5 June respectively, along with supporting stops for the FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola. With the support of the Government of Canada, municipalities and other partners, Canada Celebrates has stops spanning from coast to coast to coast and covering all provinces and one territory, from Whitehorse and Halifax to Kamloops and Niagara Falls. The programme will bring FIFA World Cup energy to 38 stops across 34 communities within a two-hour drive of more than 75% of Canadian residents.
FIFA Commercial Partners Coca-Cola, Kia, Michelob Ultra, Hisense, McDonald’s, and The Home Depot along with Media Partner Bell Media are coming together to support Canada Celebrates by creating meaningful, accessible experiences for fans and families, countrywide. At its core, Canada Celebrates is a fan experience, recognising that supporters and communities are essential to the FIFA World Cup and creating welcoming spaces where people can gather, celebrate and connect through football. Stop specific programming details will be released in due course.
“As a Canadian, it’s incredibly meaningful to bring a taste of the FIFA World Cup 2026 to communities across the country and ensure Canadian residents can be part of this historic moment. We’re proud to work alongside such passionate partners to deliver experiences that reflect a shared pride and love of football, across Canada,” said Vittorio Montagliani, FIFA Vice-President and Concacaf President. “Beyond hosting matches in Toronto and Vancouver, this FIFA World Cup will create a legacy for football in this country — inspiring the next generation and growing the game for years to come. We look forward to visiting all 34 communities as part of this global celebration.”
“This summer, Canada Celebrates will bring the energy and excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026 to communities across the country. Sport has the power to bring people together, and this tour will help Canadians feel a part of this historic moment,” said the Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of April 2026 v.1.0 2
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State (Sport) and Canada’s FIFA Sherpa. “The Government of Canada is proud to support this initiative in partnership with the Tourism Industry Association of Canada, so that Canadians can celebrate sport and cheer on Team Canada. This will strengthen our communities and share the pride of hosting the world.”
From 9 April through 26 May, Canada Celebrates will be featured as part of the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola, offering enhanced fan experiences and the chance to see the original FIFA World Cup Trophy in seven cities across Canada – Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Montreal, Halifax, Ottawa and Toronto. Dates and details can be found at Cokeurl.com/trophy.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the biggest sporting event ever, with Canada hosting alongside Mexico and the United States across 16 Host Cities, with 48 teams and 104 matches showcasing the world’s game in North America. Taking place from 11 June to 19 July, the tournament will unite not just the entire continent but indeed the world as fans from around the globe fill the stadiums or tune in to follow the action. For the latest information on the competition, please visit the FIFA World Cup 2026 page on FIFA.com.
Canada Celebrates Community Stops
East Coast
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1 June – Mount Pearl, Newfoundland
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11 + 12 June – Halifax, Nova Scotia
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15 June – Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
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18 June – Moncton, New Brunswick
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21 June – Québec City, Québec
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27 June – Kingston, Ontario
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1 July – Mississauga, Ontario
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4 July – London, Ontario
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7 July – Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation
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9 July – Burlington, Ontario
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11 July – Waterloo Region, Ontario
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15 July – Windsor, Ontario
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18 + 19 July – Niagara Falls, Ontario
West Coast
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5 June – Whitehorse, Yukon
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11 + 12 June – Fort St. John, British Columbia
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18 June – Kamloops, British Columbia
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20 June – Salmon Arm, British Columbia
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22 June – Revelstoke, British Columbia
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24 June – Nelson, British Columbia
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27 June – Cranbrook, British Columbia
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1 July – Edmonton, Alberta
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4 July – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
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7 July – Kenora, Ontario
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11 July – North Bay, Ontario
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15 July – Vaughan, Ontario
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18 + 19 July – Brampton, Ontario
