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Soccer fanatics stuck waiting for the 2026 World Cup can get their fix this April when downtown Miami transforms into a miniature fútbol paradise. Julia & Henry’s food hall will host the Downtown Cup from April 25 through April 27, bringing a pop-up soccer field right onto Flagler Street.
The 5v5 tournament isn’t just for show-winners score serious loot. The adult division champs walk away with five roundtrip flights to South America from Delta and Latam. At the same time, runners-up score dinners for two at Torno Subito, the new downtown Miami restaurant on the rooftop of Julia & Henry’s by legendary chef Massimo Botturra.
Not Just For The Pros
The Downtown Cup welcomes players across three age groups: adults (15+), teens (11 to 14), and kids (ten and under). Each match features two 35-minute halves with a five-minute break. The beauty? No cleats required – come as you are.
Registration runs $20 per player with a $100 team fee. Sign-ups close on April 23, so move fast.
Can’t commit to a full tournament? The 75×35-foot professional turf field opens for pick-up games starting April 21. Players can book slots through the Plei App by searching “downtown fields.”
Get ready for plenty of eats and drinks after the tournament at Julia & Henry’s in downtown Miami
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Post-Match Eats and Drinks
“This event is about bringing the downtown Miami community together through sport and shared experiences,” says Julia & Henry’s founder Daniel Peña. “Whether you’re a soccer fan or someone looking to get in on the action, the Downtown Cup is all about creating a space where everyone feels welcome to participate..”
Julia & Henry’s is cooking up more than soccer tournaments these days. The downtown food hall just welcomed B&D Trap BBQ to its roster of culinary outposts. The Texas-style barbecue joint brings pit-smoked meats to Miami, with a veteran pitmaster applying 15 years of expertise to every cut. From brisket to pork ribs, each meat gets the low-and-slow treatment for that deep smokiness Texans brag about.
Plus, that post-game hang just got more affordable with their new happy hour running Monday through Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. Players can celebrate wins or drown sorrows with $5 beer, $6 wine, $9 cocktails, $8 well drinks, and $9 bites.
Tournament matches run weekdays from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. and weekends from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m., with the weekday games perfectly timed to catch those happy hour deals.
Julia & Henry’s. 200 E. Flagler St., Miami; juliandhenrys.com. Tournament runs April 25-27.
