DJ Soccer Tournament Copa Del Rave to Host 2026 World Cup Viewing Party Residency In Los Angeles

DJ charity soccer tournament Copa Del Rave has been a fixture in Los Angeles since it launched in 2019. Now, the tournament is activating in a big way for the 2026 FIFA World Cup that starts in June.

In conjunction with the tournament — being played in 16 cities throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada — Copa Del Rave will set up in Los Angeles nightclubs Academy and Exchange L.A. for a residency of match viewing parties.

Each event will feature DJs, labels and party brands representing the countries playing in that day’s match, with Claude VonStroke repping Team USA, Reggaeton Rave, Gasolina and Bolo’s Vibraza Records locking in for Mexico and Blaq Pages and Afrobeats To The World repping the African diaspora. The dancefloors will be going off both before and after each game. See the full lineup below.

These events are free with RSVP, with VIP tables also available for a fee. Secure your spot and see the complete event schedule here.

Copa del Rave has raised more than $75,000 for various charities since 2019. Proceeds from this year’s event will go to Common Goal, an organization that creates greater access for kids to play soccer.

“Copa del Rave has always been a huge labor of love, and we’re grateful for everyone’s support over the years,” Copa del Rave co-founders Alastair Duncan and Jonathan McDonald tell Billboard in a joint statement. “For the stars to align, and us to be able to platform global dance music and DJ culture, and support a good cause alongside the world’s biggest sporting event here in LA, was a dream opportunity. Massive thanks to all the DJs and partners, and to the venue team at Academy, for helping bring the Residency to life. It’s going to be a really fun few weeks.”

Meanwhile, stars from all genres are getting in the game for World Cup festivities, with Madonna, Shakira and BTS announced as headliners for the FIFA World Cup Hafltime show happening at MetLife Stadium on July 19. This will mark the first time the World Cup has ever featured a halftime show.