Get ready for a FIFA takeover, Orlando. | Photo via Wikimedia Commons
FIFA’s Club World Cup tournament is bringing 32 of the world’s leading teams to the US for the first time — including right here in Orlando.
This new competition features all six of the international confederations: AFC, CAF, Concacaf, CONMEBOL, OFC, and UEFA. To help you score the most fun during the tournament, we’re breaking down the schedule by stadium.
Camping World Stadium
This stadium has been around since 1936 + underwent a 90% redevelopment in 2014.
Tuesday, June 24 | 9 p.m. | Group D — Los Angeles FC/Club América vs. CR Flamengo
Thursday, June 26 | 3 p.m. | Group G — Juventus FC vs. Manchester City
Monday, June 30 | 9 p.m. | Round of 16 — Group G winners vs. Group H runners-up
Friday, July 4 | 3 p.m. | Quarter-final — Winner match 53 vs. Winner match 54
Inter&Co Stadium
Inter&Co is home pitch to the MLS outfit Orlando City + NWSL team Orlando Pride.
Friday, June 20 | 12 p.m. | Group C — SL Benfica v Auckland City FC
Which of the following events has not taken place at Inter&Co Stadium?
A. US Men’s National Team 2018 World Cup Qualifiers B. Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra 2020 concert C. 2022 Special Olympics USA Games Opening Ceremony D. U2’s “The Joshua TreeTour 2017"
Campfire | 7-9 p.m. | Ten 10 Brewing | Free | Bring a story, song, or poem to share — originals and covers welcome.
Thursday, June 19
8th Annual Florida Festival of New Musicals | Thursday, June 19-Sunday, June 22 | Times vary | The Winter Park Playhouse, Winter Park | $10 | Writers + composers from around the country will present one act of their musicals that have yet to see the spotlight.
The Juneteenth Block Party | 3-9 p.m. | Luminary Green Park | $14+ | Join this block party featuring drinks, food trucks, Black-owned vendors, games, and more.
Friday, June 20
“Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" in Concert | Friday, June 20-Saturday, June 21 | Times vary | Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts | $56 | A live symphonic orchestra will perform the iconic score as the movie is projected onto a high-definition screen.
Saturday, June 21
Yoga in the Garden | 8:50-10 a.m. | Mead Botanical Garden, Winter Park | $10+ | Bring your yoga mat and water bottle to strike a pose in the peaceful garden.
Sunday, June 22
Family Fun Day at Boxi Park | 1 p.m. | Lake Nona Town Center | Free+ | Pack up the family for this weekly summertime event featuring live music, food, and activities for all ages.
$4.2 billion. That’s the budget for the Central Florida Expressway Authority’s five-year work plan that was recently unveiled. The plan includes four new expressway corridors, existing roadway resurfacing, and additional lane capacity for State Roads. Work is set to begin in 2026. (Orlando Business Journal)
Weather
It’s officially hurricane season, with researchers predicting nine total hurricanes this year. The Orange County Public Works Department is providing bags and sand to get locals prepared — they recommend bringing lots of energy and your own shovel to fill the bags. (FOX 35, WESH)
Biz
80 local companies made it onto Orlando Business Journal’s 2025 Best Places to Work list. The companies — including businesses like Visit Orlando, Fairwinds Credit Union, and Orlando Magic — will be ranked at an event on Thursday, Aug 21. (Orlando Business Journal)
Plan Ahead
Get ready for the red, white, and boom. Celebrate the Fourth and Orlando’s 150th anniversary during Fireworks at the Fountain at Lake Eola Park. The annual event features live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and food + drinks. At 9:10 p.m., watch a fireworks finale accompanied by the Orlando Concert Band.
Outdoors
Did you know that you can get a free tree from the city? Homeowners are able to request a free tree now through Sunday, Aug. 31. Bonus: If approved, the city will plant it for you.
State
Florida lawmakers approved a $115.1 billion budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The budget, scheduled to take effect July 1, will now go to Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has line-item veto power. The budget includes plans to pay down state debt, increase school funding, and provide raises for state employees. (Fox 35)
Post of the Day
Our favorite way to beat the Florida heat? Ice cream — and the more flavors, the merrier.
Stop by Nola’s Ice Cream in Dellagio Town Center for flights of Vietnamese-inspired ice cream like vegan mango coconut + hojicha brown sugar milk tea.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Allow me to introduce you to my favorite summertime tool — Resort Pass. You can search the platform to find day passes for hotel pools across Orlando.
In other words, you’re able to skip the overnight stays and just pay for the pool at spots like Omni Orlando Resort + Margaritaville Orlando Resort. Let me know if you’d be interested in a full article diving into Resort Pass.
