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Why wait until the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America this summer to celebrate the wonders of soccer?

Charm City Terrace, a Baltimore-based soccer supporters club and community, will hold a soccer fan festival at Baltimore’s Power Plant Live!

“The World’s most Beautiful Game returns to the shores of the United States this Summer in a big way. But for those of us in this Country that already live and breathe the game of soccer, we know that a rich soccer culture exists 365 days a year,” the organizers wrote in a press release.

Starting at 9 a.m. on April 25 and 26, the two-day festival will include soccer matches broadcast on a 20-foot mobile LED wall equipped with “concert-level sound,” as well as through Power Plant’s participating restaurant partners. There will also be soccer-related vendors, giveaways, opportunities to jump into soccer games, and more.

Fans can take pictures with the Premier League trophy that will be on display.

Attendees can also put their skills to the test with the “Top Bins” Goal Challenge, “How’s your first touch,” and the “Re-bounder” challenge.

There will be Binho tournaments, a competition based on the tabletop soccer dexterity game Binho which mixes elements of soccer, flick-football, foosball, air hockey and pool. Fans can also play soccer darts, snooker ball, and more.

“If you, or your kids, love soccer, then they will love this event,” organizers wrote.

Tickets start at $5 per person per day for general admission. For $60, fans can buy a VIP pass, which will grant them a limited-edition jersey, balcony access for prime viewing of the big screen, access to an exclusive lounge, one food ticket, five drink tickets, and a voucher for World Soccer Watch Parties this summer.

Fans can visit the Charm City Terrace website to purchase festival tickets and find more information about games and events.

Marcus Dieterle is the managing editor of Baltimore Fishbowl, telling the stories of communities across the Baltimore region. Marcus helped lead the team to win a Best of Show award for Website of General...

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