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Red Bank Watch Party Activation Series

Whether you're coming for the match or the atmosphere, find everything you'll need here!

With support from a $50,000 Choose New Jersey grant, Red Bank is hosting a series of World Cup–inspired events, including watch parties and community activations. These events bring residents and visitors together to celebrate global soccer while boosting local businesses and highlighting the energy of downtown Red Bank

Watch Parties Around Town!

19
Jun 2026

USA VS AUSTRALIA

COUNT BASIE PARK
Pre-Party: 1:00 PM
Game Starts: 3:00 PM

Families attending the World Cup Watch Parties can expect:

  • A fun, family-friendly atmosphere with live match screenings
  • A variety of food vendors and local selling vendors on-site
  • Interactive kids activities led by FC Monmouth and Red Bank FC
  • Inflatable attractions
  • Player meet-and-greets and autograph opportunities
  • Pop-up soccer experiences, including portable nets for pick-up play
  • Teqball (soccer table tennis) stations on the field

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Transportation & Parking

Below you will find information regarding parking and shuttle stop locations around town. Stay tuned for updates!
As a reminder, please note that the Count Basie Field Parking Lot and Henry Street will be closed on Thursday, June 18th and Friday, June 19th. S. Pearl Street will be closed to through traffic on Thursday, June 18th and Friday, June 19th.

Shuttle Information

Parking Around Town

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For Your Safety - June 18th and June 19th Watch Party

The following items are prohibited:

  • No Backpacks
  • No Coolers
  • No Tents/Canopies on the Turf
  • No Animals on the Turf
  • No Alcohol
  • No Glass Containers
  • No Smoking
  • No Weapons
  • No Illegal Substances
  • No Fireworks/Explosives/Smoke Bombs
  • No Large Umbrellas
  • No skateboard, scooters or E-bikes inside of the event

Entrance Policies

  • There will be two entrances on the North Side and the South Side of Count Basie Field.
  • There will be a bag check upon arrival.

Admissions

  • Free and Open to the public.
  • All ages are welcome, no ticket required.
  • Event Capacity Limits may apply.
  • All attendees are subject to security screening up entry.

Code of Conduct

The Red Bank Watch Party Activation Series is intended to be a welcoming and inclusive community event. Disruptive, unsafe, aggressive, or discriminatory behavior will not be tolerated and may result in removal from the event.


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