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WHERE THE WORLD UNITES - Palm Desert Community Soccer Watch Weekend
 Jul 18, 2026 - Jul 19, 2026

⚽️Palm Desert Community Soccer Watch Weekend🌍

Presented by the City of Palm Desert
Hosted in partnership at The Shops at Palm Desert
Join us for a two-day community soccer viewing weekend in Main Court—plus music, family activities, local vendors, prizes, and daily giveaways. This event is the culmination of the City of Palm Desert’s summer campaign, “Discover What’s Next.”
Register on Eventbrite:
Saturday, July 18 — Match 103 (Bronze Match / 3rd Place)
🕐 Check-in starts 1:00 PM | ⚽️ Game starts 2:00 PM PT
👉 Register for Saturday HERE
Sunday, July 19 — Match 104 (Final)
🕚 Check-in starts 11:00 AM | 🏆 Game starts 12:00 PM PT
👉 Register for Sunday HERE
Location
Main Court — The Shops at Palm Desert
Location: 72840 Highway 111, Palm Desert, between Monterey Avenue and Town Center Way, across Whole Foods.
What’s happening (both days)

⚽️ Spectator seating + standing/upper-level viewing so everyone can watch comfortably (limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis).

🧒 Kids Craft + Hangout Zone for families to relax while the match is on.

🎧 Live DJ bringing energy before the match and during breaks.

🛍️ Local Vendor Fair featuring small businesses and community-friendly brands.

📍 Palm Desert Playbook Passport — Collect stamps by visiting the participating vendors and mall carts (kiosks/RMUs) located throughout Levels One and Two. Then return to Main Court to spin the Prize Wheel for giveaways from the City of Palm Desert and The Shops at Palm Desert (while supplies last).

🎁 Daily Grand Gift Basket Giveaway — Complete and turn in your Playbook Passport for a chance to win the Daily Grand Gift Basket and other exciting prizes. One winner will be selected each day and announced on Wednesday, July 22 using the contact information provided on the passport.

👕 Wear Your Team INSTAGRAM Photo Contest

Show your spirit! Wear team apparel or simply your team colors and take a photo at the event. One winner per day will be announced on Tuesday, July 21, via DM and social media.

How to enter:

  1. Take a photo at the event
  2. Post on Instagram and tag @cityofpalmdesert and @theshopsatpalmdesert
  3. Use #PalmDesertWearYourTeam
Seating + giveaway note
Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Standing and upper-level viewing will also be available. All registered guests who check in onsite will be automatically entered to win the daily grand gift basket. Winners will be contacted and announced on Tuesday, July 21 (and shared on social media).
Registration + check-in
  • Register on Eventbrite HERE and check in onsite to receive a fun branded item and bottled water (while supplies last).
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