Festival 26 Schedule

9 Exceptional Days

July 5th - 13th
Our international delegations will participate in leadership development activities, a football3 tournament, cultural exchanges, and the quarterfinals match!
Young Leaders Arrival

July 5th
Young Leaders (ages 18-25) from each of the Festival 26 U.S. and international delegations will arrive in Boston to begin their Festival 26 experience.
Young Leaders Training

July 6th
Young Leaders will receive leadership development training, while learning to run a football3 tournament.
Delegations Arrive in Boston

July 7th
All Festival 26 youth delegations (ages 14-17) will arrive with their Delegation Leaders. Young Leaders will continue their training.
Delegation Leaders Forum & Opening Ceremony

July 8th
Delegations will participate in a variety of team-building and football3 workshops, followed by the Opening Ceremony.
World Cup Quarterfinals Match

July 9th
Delegation Leaders will participate in a football-for-good forum. Delegations will then enjoy a World Cup quarterfinal match watch party at The Tall Ship in Boston.
football3 & Cultural Exchange

July 10th-11th
Delegations will compete in a football3 tournament and explore Boston’s cultural destinations.
football3 Finals & Closing Ceremony

July 12th
football3 tournament finals will take place at the Track at new balance, followed by the Closing Ceremony.
Final Activities & Delegations Depart

July 13th
An incredible nine days will come to an end as the delegations depart Boston and head home.