About
34-Day Soccer Festival
Outdoor Screenings
We’ll be celebrating 34 days of the tournament with free outdoor viewing parties. Watch must-see matches on the newly-renovated Downtown Decatur Square. We’ll have a large 40’ x 21’ screen on Decatur’s new performance stage plus additional screens set up to ensure fans can enjoy a schedule of games during this generational sports event.
Live Music
Stage Sponsored by Sponsor Name
Listen to local bands and Grammy-worthy acts on Decatur’s brand-new stage. We’ll have live performances, pre and/or post games, each day/night.
We’re excited to announce that Big Boi is our headliner for the Kickoff Celebration on June 11.
Grammy-nominated husband-and wife duo The War And Treaty will perform on June 25.
The Grammy winning Indigo Girls are the closing concert for the FIFA World Cup 26™ Final on July 19.
Decatur WatchFest ‘26 musical acts are produced in partnership with Amplify My Community, which produces the annual Amplify Decatur Music Festival.
Watch Inside
Decatur is a soccer town, and our local restaurants, breweries, and pubs will also be airing matches. Stop in to see matches not shown outdoors on Decatur Square’s big screen. Take a break from the summer heat without missing any of the action.
Enjoy Decatur’s dining scene with local fans and raise a glass to your favorite team!
Fun for Kids
The soccer fun continues with activities throughout the festival including plenty for kiddos! We’ll have the YMCA + Children’s Healthcare Mini Pitch and Atlanta United Skill Zone open daily. Plus the new permanent play area on the Decatur Square. On June 20 youth can play in the Decatur Soccer 3V3 tournament.
WATCHFEST GUIDE + UP-TO-THE-MINUTE UPDATES
Download the WatchFest Guide with a printable match and music schedule. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for up-to-the-minute details. And sign up for email updates about ticket availability.
Our Partners
Funding Partners
Community Partners
JOIN THE TEAM!
Partner with WatchFest26. Get your company or organization in on the party of the year! Volunteer with us as an individual for a day, a week, or the whole month.
Get To Know Decatur
Big city vibes, small-town charm, warm welcomes, and soccer-loving locals. Decatur is Atlanta’s eastside gem with its own women’s team plus highly-praised restaurant scene, walkable downtown, and community atmosphere.
The Decatur Square
The Square is the heart of downtown Decatur, consistently ranked as one of the Top 10 Best Public Squares in the USA. The Square sits above the Decatur MARTA Station and is surrounded by locally owned shops and restaurants. New for 2026, the renovated Decatur Square features a new stage with super-sized screens and more lawn for fans to watch the world’s top soccer matches.
Award-Winning Dining
Decatur is a dining destination with something delicious for every appetite. The city’s restaurants and pubs are critically acclaimed. Decatur has four Michelin-recommended restaurants, James-Beard recognized chefs, many Atlanta “best-of” mentions, and the Brick Store Pub, one of “America’s Best Bars.”
Drinks To-Go
What goes best with an exciting game on a warm summer night? A refreshing frosty beverage or cocktail, of course.
Decatur pubs will put your pour in a special to-go cup so you can sip and stroll within our entertainment zones. So grab a table, meet up with friends, catch a match screening, and share the excitement with soccer society. Stay hydrated and imbibe responsibly.
After the final goal, take MARTA or call a car service to get home safely.
