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Get ready to head on over to Theatre in the Park, located right in the heart of Johnson County in the city of Shawnee, KS. This is one of the largest outdoor community theatres in the country, with enough space to welcome visitors for 28 watch parties over the span of 20 days! These watch parties will run the entire tournament between June 16 and July 19 (including the final match!).

Kick it in KC will be the signature event for all watch parties in downtown Kansas City, Kansas. This series of watch parties will be held in the air-conditioned Memorial Hall, right in the city's Strawberry Hill district. For those who are curious, this event is also free to attend, but space will obviously be limited, so don't hesitate to grab your spot early!

Get ready to head over to Sporting Park for some of the games this summer! Since all other pro soccer leagues will be on a mid-season break this summer, Sporting KC is inviting the public to celebrate at its home stadium. These events are free to attend, but you must register ahead of time. If you want to guarantee yourself a spot at the stadium, 

Just keep these few things in mind:

• Paid parking will be required to attend Soccer Capital Summer events
• All attendees must register for a general admission pass
• Entry is based on a first-come, first-served basis; you must arrive early enough to secure a viewing spot.
• Attendees can purchase premium tickets
• No re-entry allowed.

Get ready to visit Leavenworth, the very first city ever established in Kansas. Between June 25-27, the Authentic Taste of Jamaica will host the Kansas Summer Spirit Fest, a 3-day cultural celebration showcasing the best of the Midwest and Caribbean cultures. The event will include a soccer watch party on Thursday, June 25, to watch both the Netherlands vs. Tunisia and the USA vs. Turkey.

Lawrence will host a variety of soccer celebrations throughout the city. The folks who organize the beloved Lawrence Busker Festival will be working hard this summer to deliver the soccer watch parties on June 16th, 25th, and July 11th. These events will rotate around various venues on Mass Street and Downtown Lawrence. The other key event to keep on your calendar is the Haskwell Summer of Soccer. On June 17th, they'll host the Indigenous World Market, and on June 24th, they will host the Powwow on the Pitch. Also, happening on Fridays from June 12, 19, and 26, Haskell will host Friday Facts: An Exploration of History and Culture.

Lawrence will be one of the hottest places for all of the soccer action this summer, and the reason is that, in addition to hosting numerous watch parties, Lawrence will be serving as the base camp location for the Algerian National Team.  If the Algerians manage to make a run in this year's tournament, expect Lawrence to be one of the most exciting places you can visit in the entire country!

Manhattan, also called "The Little Apple," is also hosting its very own soccer watch party at Anneberg Park. On June 12th, get ready to watch the residents of The Little Apple support the US Men's National Team as they take on Paraguay for their first game of the group stage. The watch party itself is completely free for the public to attend. However, those who actually like to play soccer will also have their opportunity to get in on the action just before the kickoff begins at 8 PM.

Those who are interested can check out "Man-Hat-Trick," which is an actual round robin tournament where individuals can pay $20 to participate on a team. Teams will be grouped according to age, and the matches will be played from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Even if you've never even played before, this is a great way to get out and have some fun just before the crowd gets ready to cheer on Team USA!

Lenexa will be hosting its own edition of the ultimate match-day experience at the corner of its City Center. As one of the fastest-growing cities in the state, Lenexa is sure to impress visitors with its ever-growing fan base. Visitors can attend three different celebrations happening on June 12, June 25, and July 11, where the gates for each event will open at 5 PM. Oh, and did we mention that this event is also free to attend?

Ottawa will be hosting two signature watch parties very early in the group stage on June 11th and 12th. Known as "," these watch parties will take place at the Ottawa Memorial Auditorium, one of the most historic buildings in Northeast Kansas. The first game on June 11th will feature Mexico vs. South Africa, where doors will open at 1 PM. The second game on June 12th will feature the USA vs. Paraguay, where doors open at 7 PM.