A BRICKTASTIC KICK OFF! LEGOLAND® Resorts Unveil the FIFA® World Cup 2026 Experience: A New Family Soccer Event Arriving June 2026
- Tuesday April 28th 2026
- This summer, LEGOLAND® Resorts invite families to step into the action with the FIFA® World Cup 2026 Experience
- FIFA World Cup 2026 Experience is a limited time fan zone event celebrating the creativity, energy and matchday magic of the World Cup 2026
- From June 11 through July 19, 2026, guests can step onto the LEGOLAND pitch and immerse themselves in a high-energy celebration packed with interactive games, an epic LEGO® build and character experiences inspired by LEGO FIFA® heroes
Carlsbad, CA (April 28, 2026) - LEGOLAND® Resorts today revealed the FIFA® World Cup 2026 Experience – an all-new, high-energy event, exclusively at LEGOLAND Resorts, transforming the Resorts into a celebration of soccer fandom and LEGO® play.
LEGOLAND California Resort invites visitors of all ages to celebrate matchday moments, spark creativity and share a piece of the action during their visit.
Designed to celebrate the fever pitch levels of excitement coming this soccer season, families can take on the challenge and score against a LEGO® Minifigure, sharpen their technique in Spot Shot and Super Squad activities.
Guests can expect fan-favorite experiences including:
- Build. Dribble. Score! A park-wide celebration of soccer fun brought to life with signature LEGO® creativity
- Score against a LEGO Minifigure – Soccer skills are put to the test in a fast-paced challenge that turns every kick into a brick-built celebration
- Spot Shot and Super Squad – Sharpen technique through playful, inclusive challenges designed for every age and skill level
- Meet Soccer Legends in LEGO brick form – Get up close to LEGO brick versions of global icons including LEGO FIFA® Heroes Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, and Vini Jr. created exclusively for the event
- Design A Jersey – Build a dream soccer uniform in LEGO bricks and add it to the Heroes of Play Wall, joining fans from around the world in a growing celebration of soccer-inspired creativity
- Lift the LEGO FIFA World Cup Official Trophy – Celebrate the win with an iconic photo moment
“We’re thrilled to bring the FIFA® World Cup 2026 Experience exclusively to LEGOLAND® Resorts this summer inviting our guests to experience the high-score mania of the FIFA World Cup with all the family,” said Kurt Stocks, President of LEGOLAND California Resort. “It’s the perfect blend of soccer, LEGO, creativity and family fun—and we can’t wait to see guests of all ages build, play, share and score together.”
The event will also feature newly released LEGO® Editions sets including LEGO Soccer Ball Set 43019 and LEGO FIFA World Cup Official Trophy Set 43020, available at the LEGOLAND LEGO® Shop, while supplies last.
FIFA® World Cup 2026 Experience- exclusively at LEGOLAND Resorts- runs from from June 11 through July 19 and is included with regular admission to LEGOLAND California Resort. Guests are encouraged to book early before the final whistle blows.
For more information on LEGO World Cup and to sign up to be the first to hear the buzz, visit www.LEGOLAND.com/fifaworldcup.
Media Contacts
| Julie Estrada North America Communications Director LEGOLAND® California Resort Julie.Estrada@MerlinEntertainments.biz |
| Christina Fillippis Senior Communications Manager LEGOLAND® California Resort Christina.Fillippis@LEGOLAND.com |
About LEGOLAND® California Resort
LEGOLAND® California Resort includes LEGOLAND® California, SEA LIFE® aquarium, LEGOLAND® Water Park, LEGOLAND® Hotel and LEGOLAND® Castle Hotel. All are geared for families with children between the ages of 2 and 12. At LEGOLAND® California, you’ll find more than 60 rides, shows and attractions including our newest land, Dino Valley that features three rides, an interactive build and play area and new costume characters. The family theme park also includes LEGO® Ferrari Build & Race and The LEGO® MOVIE™ WORLD based on the blockbuster films The LEGO ® Movie™ and The LEGO® Movie™ 2: The Second Part. Discover the world’s first LEGO version of San Diego in Miniland USA with a realistic 30-foot beach, streets lined with 120 palm trees, and 55 San Diego landmarks, including The Rady Shell, Petco Park and Coronado Bridge. LEGOLAND® Water Park features more than seven slides, sandy beaches and the unique Build-A-Raft River plus Pirate Reef and LEGO® Legends of CHIMA Water Park comprising 10 acres of water fun! The nation’s first LEGOLAND® Hotel features 250 rooms, all themed either as pirate, adventure, LEGO® DUPLO, LEGO® Friends and LEGO® NINJAGO™! North America’s first LEGOLAND® Castle Hotel features 250 rooms, fully themed as Knights and Dragons, Royal Princess and Magic Wizard. LEGOLAND California is a Certified Autism Center, credited by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards. For more information, visit www.LEGOLAND.com or call (760) 918-LEGO (5346).
About the LEGO Group
The LEGO Group’s mission is to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow through the power of play. The LEGO System in Play, with its foundation in LEGO bricks, allows children and fans to build and rebuild anything they can imagine.
The LEGO Group was founded in Billund, Denmark in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen, its name derived from the two Danish words LEg GOdt, which mean “Play Well”.
Today, the LEGO Group remains a family-owned company headquartered in Billund. Its products are now sold in more than 120 countries worldwide.
For more information: www.LEGO.com
About Merlin Entertainments
Merlin Entertainments is a world leader in branded entertainment destinations, offering a diverse portfolio of resort theme parks, city-center gateway attractions and LEGOLAND® Resorts which span across the UK, US, Western Europe, China and Asia Pacific. Dedicated to creating experiences that inspire joy and connection, Merlin welcomes more than 62 million guests annually to its diverse global estate in over 20 countries. An expert in bringing world-famous entertainment brands to life, Merlin works with partners including the LEGO® Group, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Peppa Pig, DreamWorks and Ferrari to create destinations where guests can immerse themselves in a wide array of brand-driven worlds, rides and uplifting learning experiences.
See www.merlinentertainments.biz for more information.
