Signature Events

  • World Soccer Day Kick-Off Event

    The City and the Richmond Olympic Oval will invite Richmond School District No. 38 classrooms to an event to explore the Richmond Olympic Experience (ROX), celebrate soccer with field instruction, music, and activities during school hours! After the school program is completed, the public will be invited to view games on the fields, enjoy cultural entertainment, and a BBQ.

    Event Dates:
    June 12, 2026
    Admission: Free
    Location: Richmond Olympic Oval

    Activities & Highlights:
    • School-registered soccer activities and instruction
    • School education visits of the ROX
    • Foosball Canada Tournament – professional and amateur
    • After the school event, Public BBQ and soccer activities
    • The City’s soccer event kit activities

    Food:
    There is a food provider on site, Truffles Café, who will provide food for the event.

  • Final Event: Richmond Celebrates Soccer

    The City of Richmond will host a signature cultural event featuring soccer‑themed programming with local soccer clubs, community activations, live performances, family-friendly activities, and public match viewing at Aberdeen Neighbourhood Park.

    Event Dates: July 19, 2026
    Admission: Free
    Location: Aberdeen Neighbourhood Park

    Activities & Highlights:
    • Local community performances and roving entertainment
    • Engagement with local soccer organizations
    • The City’s soccer event kit activities
    • Soccer demonstrations
    • Food trucks offering a variety of game day foods from a variety of cultures
    • Promotes community spirit and soccer enthusiasm activities
    • Watch party – view the FIFA World Cup’26 Final on a big screen
    • Shuttle bus and wheel watch
    • Soccer art activities such as create your community flag
    • Richmond Celebrates Soccer selfie station

    Food Trucks:
    6-8 food trucks will be invited to attend.