City of Reading Invites Community to Final Weekend of Official Pennsylvania World Cup Fan Zone

From City of Reading

The City of Reading, in collaboration with Experience Reading & Berks County and Philadelphia Soccer 2026, will once again welcome residents and visitors to downtown Reading this weekend for the official Pennsylvania World Cup Fan Zone presented by Visit PA, bringing international soccer excitement to Reading, PA.

Hosted at Reading Arena (Santander Arena) and throughout the 600 and 700 blocks of Penn Street, the free, family-friendly event will feature live FIFA World Cup 2026™ watch parties, an outdoor block party with live entertainment, interactive games, youth soccer activities, meet-and-greets with Telemundo62 personalities, vendors, food and beverage options, and activities for all ages. Inside Reading Arena, fans can watch Telemundo’s live Spanish-language broadcasts of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ on giant 40-foot screens in a fully air-conditioned venue.

Reading is the only Official Pennsylvania World Cup Fan Zone offering Spanish-language match broadcasts, providing a unique viewing experience for the region’s large Spanish-speaking community. Fans who prefer to watch the matches in English can enjoy FOX’s live broadcasts at the outdoor viewing area located at the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading.

Event schedule

Saturday, July 18 | 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Bronze final: France vs. England – 5 p.m.
- 3v3 Anywhere inflatable street soccer activation
Inside Arena Stage // DJ + HOST:
- 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. – DJ Selektron + DJ Peter Corvaia
Main Stage:
- 12 to 1 p.m. – Mariachi Tierra Mia
- 1 to 1:30 p.m. – DJ Evolution
- 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. – Root Settaz
- 2:30 to 3 p.m. – WH Dance Academy Performance
- 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. – DJ Evolution
- 3:30 to 5 p.m. – The Main Squeeze
- 5 to 7 p.m. – DJ Q-Ball
Side Stage:
- 12:30 to 2 p.m. – DJ Rizo.Ritmo
- 2 to 3 p.m. – Grahamage
- 3 to 5 p.m. – DJ Rizo.Ritmo
- 5 to 5:45 p.m. – Nightshift
- 5:30 to 7 p.m. – DJ Johnny V.

Sunday, July 19 | 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

FIFA World Cup Final: Spain vs. Argentina – 3 p.m.
Inside Arena Stage // DJ + HOST:
- 2 to 3 p.m. – DJ Henry Houdini
Main Stage:
- 12 to 1 p.m. – Bad Slice
- 1 to 2 p.m. – DJ Q-Ball
- 2 to 3 p.m. – AX & THE HATCHETMEN
- 3 to 4 p.m. – DJ Q-Ball
- 4 to 5 p.m. – Supreem & The New Experience
- 5 to 5:30 p.m. – DJ Q-Ball
- 5:30 to 7 p.m. – SUGAR RAY
Side Stage:
- 12 to 1 p.m. – DJ DynaMike
- 1 to 2 p.m. – Lost Dad
- 2 to 3 p.m. – DJ DynaMike
- 3 to 4 p.m. – Milou Sky
- 4 to 5:30 p.m. – DJ Houdini

Meet your favorite Telemundo62 personalities

Fans will also have the opportunity to meet members of the Telemundo62 team throughout the final Fan Zone weekend.

Saturday, July 18

2 to 5 p.m. – Valeria Aponte Feliciano
4 to 7 p.m. – Janet Bolívar

Sunday, July 19

2 to 5 p.m. – Belén Smole
4 to 7 p.m. – Jaime Becerril

Traffic impacts

To safely accommodate the event, the following road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect:

Road closures

Penn Street between 6th Street and 8th Street
Cherry Street between 6th Street and 8th Street
6th Street between Cherry Street and Court Street
7th Street between Cherry Street and Penn Street

No parking

6th Street between Cherry Street and Court Street (traffic will remain open)

Street closures will begin in phases after 5 a.m. July 18, with full closures in place by 9 a.m. The closures will remain in effect through each event weekend before reopening by approximately 11 p.m. on July 19.

Free parking

Thanks to Philadelphia Soccer 2026 and the Reading Parking Authority, free public parking will be available:

DoubleTree Hotel Garage (750 Court St.)
South Penn Garage (635 Franklin St.)
Reed & Court Garage

Free parking will be available:

July 18 at 8 a.m. through July 19 at 10 p.m.

Admission to the Pennsylvania World Cup Fan Zone is free, and advance registration is encouraged.

For additional event information and registration, visit ExperienceBerks.com/WorldCupFanZone.

Residents and visitors are encouraged to follow the City of Reading and Experience Reading & Berks social media channels for event updates, weather information, and additional announcements throughout the weekend.

Vendors

Attendees can enjoy a wide variety of local food vendors, restaurants, specialty retailers, and community businesses throughout the Fan Zone this weekend, including: