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      GOAL MTL 2026: Soccer, Street Food, and More Happening at Percival Molson

      GOAL MTL hits its sweet 16 with a full day of football, food, and culture at Percival Molson.

      ByAnnaClare Sung

      June 11, 2026 · 3 min read

      GOAL MTL 2026: Soccer, Street Food, and More Happening at Percival Molson
      Photography courtesy of GOAL MTL and Jonah Shantz Productions

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      On Sunday, June 14, GOAL MTL returns to Percival Molson Stadium for its sweet 16—and the event might be built around soccer, but it’s about a lot more than goals.

      What started as a grassroots charity match has evolved into a full-blown festival of football, food, music, and culture, powered by the GOAL Initiatives Foundation. It’s part street party, part wellness day, part community fundraiser. And it’s completely free to attend.

      There’s a 20-team tournament on the pitch. DJs and tattoo artists on the sidelines. Fresh fades happening in one corner, spicy jerk chicken grilling in another. Local heroes, national athletes, and your favourite baristas are all in the mix. And every bite, sip, and pass supports youth programs across the city.

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      GOAL MTL 2026: Soccer, Street Food, and More Happening at Percival Molson

      GOAL MTL hits its sweet 16 with a full day of football, food, and culture at Percival Molson.

      ByAnnaClare Sung

      June 11, 2026 · 3 min read

      GOAL MTL 2026: Soccer, Street Food, and More Happening at Percival Molson
      Photography courtesy of GOAL MTL and Jonah Shantz Productions

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      Percival Molson Memorial StadiumBossaMaison Privée (Griffintown)Burning Monk Tattoo

      On Sunday, June 14, GOAL MTL returns to Percival Molson Stadium for its sweet 16—and the event might be built around soccer, but it’s about a lot more than goals.

      What started as a grassroots charity match has evolved into a full-blown festival of football, food, music, and culture, powered by the GOAL Initiatives Foundation. It’s part street party, part wellness day, part community fundraiser. And it’s completely free to attend.

      There’s a 20-team tournament on the pitch. DJs and tattoo artists on the sidelines. Fresh fades happening in one corner, spicy jerk chicken grilling in another. Local heroes, national athletes, and your favourite baristas are all in the mix. And every bite, sip, and pass supports youth programs across the city.

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