Attention, Middle Tennessee soccer fans! Nashville Soccer Club’s seven-week 2026 Visit Music City Summer Kickoff at GEODIS Park includes:
- FIFA World Cup 26™ live viewings at GEODIS Park’s Publix Plaza and Centennial Park (including all United States Men’s National Team matches)
- a concert series with country star Thomas Rhett and Forrest Frank
- a lineup of family friendly community events
- the fourth annual Dash at the Castle 5K
- the InterNASHional Night Market hosted by TIRCC
Then, the 2026 Visit Music City Summer Kickoff will culminate with one of the most anticipated MLS matches of the season when Nashville SC hosts Atlanta United FC at GEODIS Park on Friday, July 17 after a two-month FIFA World Cup 2026™ schedule pause in the lead up to the FIFA World Cup 26™ Final on Sunday, July 19.
“Part of the vision for GEODIS Park has always been to serve as a world-class sports and entertainment venue capable of bringing the Nashville and Middle Tennessee community together outside of match days,” said Nashville SC Chief Business Officer Lindsey Paola. “The FIFA World Cup 2026™ schedule pause affords us a wonderful opportunity to start a new tradition in Nashville with our inaugural 2026 Visit Music City Summer Kickoff, and we look forward to building on this year’s event during future summer seasons.”
For more info, visit NashvilleSC.com.
2026 Visit Music City Summer Kickoff Lineup:
Nashville SC Soccer Celebration presented by Discount Tire (Free FIFA World Cup 26™ live viewings)
- June 12 – USA vs Paraguay (Publix Plaza at GEODIS Park)
- June 19 – USA vs Australia (Centennial Park where the city’s Juneteenth615 Festival is also taking place that evening)
- June 25 – USA vs Turkey (Publix Plaza at GEODIS Park)
- Additional live viewings to be announced at a later date
Summer Kickoff 2026: Soccer Celebrations
Concerts:
- June 19 – Forrest Frank (Sold Out)
- July 9 – Thomas Rhett & Niall Horan
- Additional concerts TBD
Cultural, Community and Family Events:
- June 13 – The InterNASHional Night Market hosted by TIRRC
- June 16 – Yoga at the Plaza
- June 24 – Nashville SC Season Ticket Member exclusive event
- June 28 – Fourth Annual Dash at the Castle 5K Night Run
- Additional events TBD
Grand Finale
- July 17 – Nashville SC vs Atlanta United FC at GEODIS Park (FIFA World Cup 26™ Final weekend)
