Futball In Flatbush

FĂștbol in Flatbush,

2026 will bring live match screenings on neighborhood sidewalks, cultural celebrations, family activities, and small business events to commercial corridors across Flatbush. 

Upcoming Events

Be sure to check this schedule consistently, as we will be continuously adding specials and events

  • Thursday, June 11 – 5:30 PM | Start of the World Cup! Mexican Chinelo Folk dance performance in Newkirk Plaza
  • Saturday, June 13 – 4:30 PM | Specials & Free sidewalk performance Capoeira w/ Capoeira Vida on Cortelyou Rd @ La Puerta Roja
  • Friday, June 19 – 4 PM | Steel Drums Sidewalk Performance on Cortelyou RD (Corner of Stratford & Coney Island Ave)
  • Sunday, June 21 – 3 PM | Bon Dan NYC performing Japanese folk dancing at Newkirk Ave Open Streets in front of WattLi Bar
  • Wednesday, June 24 – 4:30 PM| Capoeira w/ Capoeira Vida demonstration in Newkirk Plaza, followed by Steel Drums by Unison Steel

More events to come….!! (If you are interested in participating reach out to us at smallbizsupport@fdconline.org)

  • Sunday, June 28 | Newkirk Street Fest! – A full day of music, bounce houses, food, shopping, soccer match at 1 PM with Soccer fun for Kids and more festivities!
  • 12:00 PM – 6 PM (Argyle Rd – Marlborough Rd)Street Vendors, Community Resource tabling
    Street games, chalk, and play space for kids!
    DJ Robert Clark
    Hydrant Sprinklers
  • 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (B/w Argyle Rd & Rugby Rd)
    Soccer fun for Kids!1 PM – 3 PM (B/w Rugby Rd – Marlborough Rd)
    Casa Cultural: Arts & Crafts provided by Arts & Democracy

    2 PM (B/w Rugby Rd – Marlborough Rd) – Amazing Ken! Magician for kids

    3 PM (Cocoon Studio – 1606A Newkirk) – Music Workshop for little ones! W/ Ms. Cherie from Cortelyou Music & Play

  • July 19 | World Cup FINAL – more details coming soon!

Many more activities and specials happening in between… Stay tuned for all updates!

Scavenger Hunt

As part of our neighborhood-wide World Cup celebration, participating businesses will be featured as official scavenger hunt locations. Community members and visitors will be encouraged to explore local businesses, complete tasks at participating locations, and collect stamps in their FĂștbol in Flatbush Passport.

Participants who successfully visit and complete tasks at 10 participating businesses will be entered into a raffle to win prizes valued at up to $100.

Once you complete a task, be sure to show the store manager or other representative, bring your “Passport” card and get a sticker! from them at their register or service counter. Pick up a “passport” card at FDC’s Main office or at any of the participating businesses! If you have any questions, please email us: smallbizsupport@fdconline.org Once you have 10, you are on your way to enter our raffle for a great prize!

Participating Businesses and Tasks:

  • Brooklyn ARTery (1004 Cortelyou Rd)- Find an item in the shop that reminds you of your favorite World Cup team or player (take a picture) – No purchase required!
  • La Puerta Roja – Take a photo with their La Puerta Roja Santa in a soccer Jersey!
  • FDC – Come by our office and take a photo with our Flatbush Art Map, OR wear FDC merch when you turn in your passport for your final sticker!
  • Poljan Properties (1207 Cortelyou Rd) – Pick up free SWAG at their office
  • Sycamore Brooklyn (1118 Cortelyou Rd) – Purchase any draft beer!
  • Taylor & Co Bookstore (1201 Cortelyou Rd) Swing by Taylor & Co. Books, take a photo with any of their soccer-related books, and tag us on social media for a chance to win the FĂștbol in Flatbush Scavenger Hunt!
  • Flatbush Food Co-op (1415 Cortelyou Rd) – Find the FCC soccer ball hidden at the co-op and bring it to cuistomer service
  • WattLi Bar (1505 Newkirk Ave) – Visit Wattli for a soda or a beer at one of the Newkirk Ave Open Street Events!
  • Kings County Wines (1420 Cortelyou) – Inquire for the task inside the store
  • Newkirk Ave Open Streets – (closed from Coney Island Ave – East 17th street) Happening every Sunday from 12 PM – 8 PM on Newkirk Avenue, swing by and take a photo near one of the “FDC” Barricades in a soccer jersey!
  • General Task – Print and fill out your own World Cup 2026 bracket and turn it into FDC (1616 Newkirk Ave) for your final sticker! – You can download it here!
  • Pablos Diner (43 Newkirk Plaza) – Walk in and ask the staff about what their Soccer Trivia Question is! Get it right and collect a sticker
  • Fresh Cut Fridays (1118 Cortelyou Rd) – Purchase their special “World Cup” flower, and present your card for a sticker
  • Make Chem Possible (1209 Cortelyou Rd) – Take a photo in front of their Display and show their staff for a sticker
  • Bad Therapy Bar (1008 Cortelyou Rd) – Purchase a seasonal drink of your choice & collect a sticker
  • Namaste Brooklyn (1202 Cortelyou Rd)- Try a special menu item with world cup cocktail
  • Reyes Travel (1512 Newkirk Ave) – Come into the store & identify the flags of Mexico, Argentina, Brazil & Japan
  • Viva Art Studio (1416 Newkirk Ave) – Name 5 country flags on banners inside the store

More Scavenger tasks to come…If you are interested in participating, email us at: smallbizsupport@fdconline.org

Here’s what the Passport card looks like (front and back):

Local World Cup Specials & Offers

Don Burrito: $26 for 10 Wings, 2 Beers, Peanuts, Chips & Guac
La Puerta Roja: $26 for one of the following:
3 Tacos, Beer, and a Shot
3 Tacos and a Margarita or Caipirinha!
Burger, Fries & Beer

Namaste Brooklyn: Ask about their World Cup special menu & cocktails

….know of any other local offers happening during the world cup? email us! Smallbizsupport@fdconline.org

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Thank you to all of our funders and partners who help bring th World Cup to Flatbush!
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