World Cup watch parties on Nicollet Mall

Minneapolis file 2026-00796, before the Minneapolis City Council. Passed as of 2026-06-27.

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What it does

Live World Cup events come to downtown on five July dates. Minnesota United FC can host watch parties on Nicollet Mall (between 11th and 12th Streets) on July 1, 6, 10, 14, and 19, 2026, with extended hours and amplified sound beyond normal city rules.

The bigger picture

Downtown foot traffic and retail activity boost during summer soccer season. Block parties draw crowds to Nicollet Mall during evening hours, potentially increasing spending at nearby restaurants, bars, and shops on event days.

Official summary

Approving deviations from the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances for a commercial block event permit application submitted by Minnesota United FC forevents held on July 1, 6, 10, 14, and 19, 2026, located on Nicollet Mall between 10th St S and 12th St Sand on 11th StS between La Salle Aveand Nicollet Mall, to operate outside the hours permitted and allow the permitting of amplified sound outside the hours allowed under Title 15, Chapter 389.

Read the official record for 2026-00796

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