DAZN’s Summer of Soccer Social Club Brings FIFA World Cup 2026 Excitement to Miami

by | Jul 8, 2026

Summer of Soccer Social Club hosted by DAZN brought together an exclusive VIP celebration and a high-energy Match Day Fan Fest for one of the biggest weekends of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Miami.

MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA – JUNE 26: Sharon Hidalgo attends the Summer Of Soccer Social Club VIP Event By DAZN at Saxony Bar at the Faena Hotel Miami Beach on June 26, 2026 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images for DAZN Sports)

MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA – JUNE 26: Cindy Prado attends the Summer Of Soccer Social Club VIP Event By DAZN at Saxony Bar at the Faena Hotel Miami Beach on June 26, 2026 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images for DAZN Sports)

MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA – JUNE 26: Jazmin Lario and guest attend the Summer Of Soccer Social Club VIP Event By DAZN at Saxony Bar at the Faena Hotel Miami Beach on June 26, 2026 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images for DAZN Sports)

Ahead of the highly anticipated Colombia vs. Portugal group-stage match, the weekend began with a private VIP evening at Faena Miami Beach on Friday, June 26, followed by the Summer of Soccer Social Club Match Day Fan Fest, hosted by DAZN, on Saturday, June 27, at La Cañita Bayside.

MIAMI, FLORIDA – JUNE 27: DJ and Creator Chantel Jeffries at the Summer of Soccer Social Club event hosted by DAZN inside La Cañita Bayside (courtesy of Erika L. Kolakowski)

MIAMI, FLORIDA – JUNE 27: Chad Ochocinco Johnson, most celebrated sports legend, attends the Summer of Soccer Social Club event hosted by DAZN inside La Cañita Bayside (courtesy of Erika L. Kolakowski)

The weekend kicked off with an intimate, invite-only VIP celebration for talent and creators, featuring cocktails, curated music, food, and entertainment. This private evening set the tone for a major soccer weekend in Miami and offered VIP’s a first look at the energy surrounding the Colombia vs. Portugal matchup.

MIAMI, FLORIDA – JUNE 27: Guest enjoys the Custom Hat Bar at the Summer Of Soccer Social Club VIP Event By DAZN inside La Cañita Bayside (courtesy of Erika L. Kolakowski)

MIAMI, FLORIDA – JUNE 27: Guests enjoy the Summer Of Soccer Social Club VIP Event By DAZN inside La Cañita Bayside (courtesy of Erika L. Kolakowski)

MIAMI, FLORIDA – JUNE 27: Guests enjoy the Summer Of Soccer Social Club VIP Event By DAZN inside La Cañita Bayside (courtesy of Erika L. Kolakowski)

MIAMI, FLORIDA – JUNE 27: Guests enjoy the Summer Of Soccer Social Club VIP Event By DAZN inside La Cañita Bayside (courtesy of Erika L. Kolakowski)

The celebration continued at La Cañita Bayside on Saturday with a full-day fan fest that brought Miami’s soccer community together ahead of kickoff. Programming included live entertainment, a performance by internationally recognized DJ and creator Chantel Jeffries (Ceejay the DJ), and a special meet-and-greet appearance from one of Miami’s most celebrated sports legends, Chad Ochocinco Johnson. Additional talent included Cindy Prado, Sarah Butler, Cydney Moreau, Sharon Hidalgo, Jazmin Lario, and Victoria Arreaza.