FROM STREETS TO STADIUMS: Transforming Public Spaces to Celebrate the World’s Game

2026

This summer’s international soccer tournament presents a unique opportunity to amplify the social and economic vitality of our towns. All over the world, people of all backgrounds will be celebrating and watching the matches in our region and beyond. This is your chance to bring the celebrations to your community!

The NJTPA’s FROM STREETS TO STADIUMS: Transforming Public Spaces to Celebrate the World’s Game provides guidance on planning soccer-themed events and activations that enliven public spaces, benefit your local economy, and bring your community together! From this guide, you will generate ideas for planning an event or creating a soccer-themed demonstration project and become equipped with different materials to utilize.

After using this guide, you will be prepared to celebrate the games in your community and take advantage of the great economic and community-building opportunities it will bring to New Jersey.