FIFA World Cup 26 · Retrospective

World Cup Host Cities, Plus a Ballgame

June 11 to July 19, 2026 · 11 US Host Cities · Tournament complete

The 2026 World Cup ran across 11 US cities from June 11 to July 19, and every one of them has a Major League Baseball team down the road. This is the record of which ballgames fell inside that window, and the giveaways and theme nights that landed on those dates.

All 11 United States cities that hosted the 2026 FIFA World Cup also have a Major League Baseball team within reach of the stadium, so a local MLB home game and a World Cup match could share a trip.

The best window to pair the two was the group stage, June 11 to early July 2026, when MLB teams were playing a full schedule. The MLB All-Star break, July 13 to 16, paused every baseball game during the World Cup semi-finals, so some mid-July host cities had no home dates in that stretch. Baseball resumed July 17, in time to bookend the July 19 final. Each city card below maps the World Cup venue to its nearest ballpark, the home games that fell inside the window, and the giveaways on those dates.

Philadelphia · July 4 and July 14

A summer of two majors

Philadelphia hosted a World Cup Round of 16 at Lincoln Financial Field on July 4, 2026, Independence Day and America's 250th birthday, the first World Cup knockout match ever played on the Fourth, in the city where the country was founded. Ten days later the MLB All-Star Game came to Citizens Bank Park next door on July 14. Two majors, one South Philadelphia complex, ten days apart.

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11 US host cities

Host Cities

Ordered by the biggest match each city hosted, from the New York and New Jersey Final down to the group stage.

Final · July 19

New York / New Jersey

MetLife Stadium · 8 World Cup matches · June 13 to July 19, 2026

Five group games, a Round of 32, a Round of 16, and the Final.

Ballgames that lined up

YankeesAbout 12 miles from MetLife Stadium
Tue
16
Jun
vs White Sox
Wed
17
Jun
vs White Sox
Legacy of Pride
Thu
18
Jun
vs White Sox
Yankees Soccer Jersey Night WC jersey
Fri
19
Jun
vs Reds
Sat
20
Jun
vs Reds
Aaron Judge MVP Bobblehead Day
Sun
21
Jun
vs Reds
Mon
29
Jun
vs Tigers
Tue
30
Jun
vs Tigers
Yankees Collectible Cup Night
Wed
1
Jul
vs Tigers
Mastercard Half-Price Games
Fri
3
Jul
vs Twins
Fireworks Night
Sat
4
Jul
vs Twins
Yankees 4th of July Cap Day
Sun
5
Jul
vs Twins
Fri
17
Jul
vs Dodgers
Sat
18
Jul
vs Dodgers
Sun
19
Jul
vs Dodgers
Sun
19
Jul
vs Dodgers
MetsAbout 15 miles from MetLife Stadium
Thu
11
Jun
vs Cardinals
Mets Soccer Jersey WC jersey
Fri
12
Jun
vs Braves
Sat
13
Jun
vs Braves
Hello Kitty Bobblehead
Sun
14
Jun
vs Braves
Crayola Color Your Own Mrs. Met Bobblehead
Mon
22
Jun
vs Cubs
Mets Purse
Tue
23
Jun
vs Cubs
Mets Chain Necklace
Wed
24
Jun
vs Cubs
Marcus Semien Replica JerseyBlack Legacy Night
Wed
24
Jun
vs Cubs
Marcus Semien Replica JerseyBlack Legacy Night
Thu
25
Jun
vs Cubs
Juan Soto Baseball Card BobbleheadCash Cortes Pre-Game ConcertBark At The Park
Fri
26
Jun
vs Phillies
Mets Pride Sleeveless JerseyFireworks Night
Sat
27
Jun
vs Phillies
Kids Club Pregame PartiesAmerica250 Mr. and Mrs. Met T-shirt
Sun
28
Jun
vs Phillies
Toy Story 5 Reversible Bucket HatMr. and Mrs. Met Dash
Tue
7
Jul
vs Royals
Mets Beach Towel
Wed
8
Jul
vs Royals
Military Appreciation NightMets Camo Trucker Hat
Thu
9
Jul
vs Royals
Fri
10
Jul
vs Red Sox
Fireworks Night
Sat
11
Jul
vs Red Sox
Devin Williams Replica Jersey
Sun
12
Jul
vs Red Sox

Where the city watched

Two official fan zones (no single central festival)

  • Fan Zone Queens, USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
    June 17 to 28, 2026
  • Fan Village at Rockefeller Center
    July 4 to 19, 2026

Admission: Free

The original Liberty State Park festival was cancelled.

Official fan festival site

Semi-final · July 14

Dallas / Arlington

AT&T Stadium · 9 World Cup matches · June 14 to July 14, 2026

The busiest venue of the tournament: nine matches, through a semi-final.

Ballgames that lined up

RangersSame Arlington complex as AT&T Stadium, a short walk away
Mon
15
Jun
vs Twins
Tue
16
Jun
vs Twins
Dallas Cowboys Night
Thu
18
Jun
vs Twins
2008 Sleeveless Ian Kinsler Jersey
Fri
19
Jun
vs Padres
Sat
20
Jun
vs Padres
Sun
21
Jun
vs Padres
Thu
2
Jul
vs Tigers
Corey Seager Hitting BobbleheadDallas Stars NightAll You Can Eat NightBingo Night
Sat
4
Jul
vs Tigers
Military Appreciation NightAll You Can Eat NightAmerica's 250th Birthday Jersey
Sun
5
Jul
vs Tigers
Fútbol ScarfFútbol Jersey #2 WC jersey
Tue
7
Jul
vs Angels
LSU Sleeveless HoodieLSU NightLSU
Wed
8
Jul
vs Angels
Backyard BaseballBackyard Baseball Night
Thu
9
Jul
vs Angels
Solo Leveling NightWyatt Langford Sliding Catch BobbleheadCountry Nights
Fri
10
Jul
vs Astros
Healthcare Heroes NightHawaiian Shirt
Sat
11
Jul
vs Astros
Ezequiel Duran "The Solution" T-Shirt
Sun
12
Jul
vs Astros
First Responders Day

Where the city watched

FIFA Fan Festival at Fair Park

  • Fair Park, Dallas
    June 11 to July 19, 2026 (match days)

Admission: Free, advance registration; paid GA+ and Legend upgrades

Official fan festival site

Semi-final · July 15

Atlanta

Mercedes-Benz Stadium · 8 World Cup matches · June 15 to July 15, 2026

Ballgames that lined up

BravesAbout 13 miles from Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Tue
16
Jun
vs Giants
Wed
17
Jun
vs Giants
Braves Soccer Jersey WC jersey
Thu
18
Jun
vs Giants
Fri
19
Jun
vs Brewers
All-Star Poster GiveawayFriday Night Fireworks
Sat
20
Jun
vs Brewers
Braves Block PartyEBCI NightBraves Country's Talent Search
Sun
21
Jun
vs Brewers
Prostate Cancer Awareness DayAlumni SundayProstate Cancer Awareness Day Ticket PackageKids & Dads Run the BasesFather's Day Pregame ParadeBraves LED Light Giveaway
Tue
30
Jun
vs Cardinals
Wed
1
Jul
vs Cardinals
Thu
2
Jul
vs Cardinals
Corduroy Throwback Cap Giveaway
Fri
3
Jul
vs Mets
Friday Night Fireworks1996 Olympics Theme Night
Sat
4
Jul
vs Mets
4th of July CelebrationBraves Block Party
Sun
5
Jul
vs Mets
Alumni SundayKids Run the BasesDrake Baldwin Rookie of the Year Mini Bobblehead Giveaway
Mon
6
Jul
vs Mets
The Bobblecard™ Series: Matt Olson Giveaway
Fri
17
Jul
vs Rangers
Friday Night FireworksChristmas in July Theme Night
Sat
18
Jul
vs Rangers
Braves Block PartyBraves Country's Talent Search
Sun
19
Jul
vs Rangers
Kids Run the BasesATL Clear Purse GiveawayAlumni Sunday

Where the city watched

FIFA Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park

  • Centennial Olympic Park
    20 days (match days plus the day before each match)

Admission: Free, advance ticket required

Official fan festival site

Third-place play-off · July 18

Miami

Hard Rock Stadium · 7 World Cup matches · June 15 to July 18, 2026

Hosted a quarter-final on July 11 and the third-place play-off on July 18.

Ballgames that lined up

MarlinsAbout 15 miles from Hard Rock Stadium
Thu
11
Jun
vs Diamondbacks
Fri
19
Jun
vs Giants
South Florida Black Legacy Celebration
Sat
20
Jun
vs Giants
Flanigan's CupFlanigan's FestPizza Saturdays
Sun
21
Jun
vs Giants
Alumni SelfiesFather's Day BBQFather's Day Rope Hat4 for $44Toy Story 5 Day
Mon
22
Jun
vs Rangers
Bark at the Park$1 Kids Tickets
Tue
23
Jun
vs Rangers
Salute & Serve2 for $25
Wed
24
Jun
vs Rangers
Camp Days4 for $44
Tue
7
Jul
vs Mariners
2 for $25Guayabera Day
Wed
8
Jul
vs Mariners
4 for $44 presented by Pepsi
Thu
9
Jul
vs Mariners
Senior Days
Fri
10
Jul
vs Guardians
Military Appreciation JerseyBook Swap NightMilitary Appreciation Night
Sat
11
Jul
vs Guardians
Alumni SelfiesLegends Pin SeriesPizza SaturdaysUSA 250th Celebration
Sun
12
Jul
vs Guardians
Top Gun DayTop Gun Day Cap4 for $44 presented by PepsiBilly the Marlin Shoulder Plush

Where the city watched

FIFA Fan Festival at Bayfront Park

  • Bayfront Park, Miami
    June 13 to July 5, 2026

Admission: Free, walk-in, no registration

Official fan festival site

Quarter-final · July 10

Los Angeles / Inglewood

SoFi Stadium · 8 World Cup matches · June 12 to July 10, 2026

Ballgames that lined up

DodgersAbout 12 miles from SoFi Stadium
Mon
15
Jun
vs Rays
Filipino Heritage Night
Tue
16
Jun
vs Rays
Dodgers Soccer Jersey WC jerseyTaco Tuesday presented by Titos
Wed
17
Jun
vs Rays
Fri
19
Jun
vs Orioles
Mookie Betts "Game 7 Double Play" Bobblehead
Sat
20
Jun
vs Orioles
Shaquille O'Neal Bobblehead
Sun
21
Jun
vs Orioles
Father's Day UNIQLO T-ShirtKids Run the Bases
Thu
2
Jul
vs Padres
One Piece Night
Fri
3
Jul
vs Padres
Drone Show
Sat
4
Jul
vs Padres
FireworksA250 Commemorative CoinFourth of July Picnic Blanket
Sun
5
Jul
vs Padres
Mon
6
Jul
vs Rockies
Freddie Freeman "18th Inning Walk-Off" Bobblehead
Tue
7
Jul
vs Rockies
Hawaiian Shirt Night
Wed
8
Jul
vs Rockies
Shohei Ohtani "Greatest Game" Bobblehead Part 2
Fri
10
Jul
vs Diamondbacks
Black Heritage Night
Sat
11
Jul
vs Diamondbacks
Son Heung-min Bobblehead
Sun
12
Jul
vs Diamondbacks
Viva Los DodgersKids Run the BasesKiké Hernández Pitching Bobblehead

Where the city watched

FIFA Fan Festival at the LA Memorial Coliseum, then citywide fan zones

  • LA Memorial Coliseum
    June 11 to 15, 2026 (opening week)
  • Citywide fan zones
    Rest of the tournament

Admission: Free

Official fan festival site

Quarter-final · July 9

Boston / Foxborough

Gillette Stadium · 7 World Cup matches · June 13 to July 9, 2026

Ballgames that lined up

Red SoxAbout 25 miles north of Gillette Stadium in Foxborough
Fri
12
Jun
vs Rangers
Red Sox Soccer Scarf
Sat
13
Jun
vs Rangers
Sun
14
Jun
vs Rangers
Scottish Celebration
Tue
16
Jun
vs Blue Jays
Pride Night
Wed
17
Jun
vs Blue Jays
John Williams Night
Thu
18
Jun
vs Blue Jays
Black and African American Celebration
Thu
25
Jun
vs Yankees
Red Sox Destinations
Fri
26
Jun
vs Yankees
Sat
27
Jun
vs Yankees
Sun
28
Jun
vs Yankees
German Celebration
Mon
29
Jun
vs Nationals
Puerto Rican CelebrationPuerto Rican Celebration - VIP Package
Tue
30
Jun
vs Nationals
Italian CelebrationHealthcare Appreciation
Wed
1
Jul
vs Nationals
Red Sox USA Soccer Jersey WC jerseyKids Run the Bases
Fri
17
Jul
vs Rays
Fri
17
Jul
vs Rays
Sat
18
Jul
vs Rays
Make-A-Wish Day
Sun
19
Jul
vs Rays
On-Field Photo Day

Where the city watched

FIFA Fan Festival at City Hall Plaza

  • City Hall Plaza, Boston
    June 12 to 27, 2026

Admission: Free, advance registration required

Official fan festival site

Quarter-final · July 11

Kansas City

Arrowhead Stadium · 6 World Cup matches · June 16 to July 11, 2026

Ballgames that lined up

RoyalsShares the Truman Sports Complex with Arrowhead Stadium, right next door
Thu
11
Jun
vs Rangers
Fri
12
Jun
vs Astros
City Connect Beach TowelTeachers Night
Sat
13
Jun
vs Astros
Royal-Tees
Sun
14
Jun
vs Astros
Girl Scout DayMizzou Day
Thu
18
Jun
vs Cardinals
Fri
19
Jun
vs Cardinals
City Connect Scarf GiveawayMen's Cancer Awareness NightFireworks Friday
Sun
21
Jun
vs Cardinals
Fun RunKC Monarchs HatSunday 4-PackSalute to the Negro Leagues
Tue
30
Jun
vs Rays
Sluggerrr's Gym Tank Top Giveaway
Wed
1
Jul
vs Rays
Here Comes the Bloom Hawaiian Shirt Giveaway
Thu
2
Jul
vs Rays
Armed Forces Night Thermo GiveawayFireworks ExtravaganzaArmed Forces Day
Sat
4
Jul
vs Phillies
Red, White & Bobby Bobblehead GiveawayFireworks SpectacularAmerica 250 Celebration
Sun
5
Jul
vs Phillies
John Wathan Royals Hall of Fame Induction Pregame CeremonySunday 4-PackFun Run
Mon
6
Jul
vs Phillies
Fri
17
Jul
vs Padres
Fireworks FridayCity Connect Big Bobby Bobblehead GiveawayK-State NightHeart Health Awareness Night
Sat
18
Jul
vs Padres
Big Bobby Bobblehead GiveawayNebraska Day
Sun
19
Jul
vs Padres
Big Bobby Bobblehead GiveawayFun RunSunday 4-Pack

Where the city watched

FIFA Fan Festival at the National WWI Museum and Memorial

  • National WWI Museum and Memorial
    18 days (Jun 11 to 14, 16, 19 to 21, 24 to 27; Jul 3 to 5, 9 to 11)

Admission: Free, advance digital pass required

Official fan festival site

Round of 16 · July 4

Houston

NRG Stadium · 7 World Cup matches · June 14 to July 4, 2026

Ballgames that lined up

AstrosAbout 7 miles from NRG Stadium
Mon
15
Jun
vs Tigers
City Connect Monday
Tue
16
Jun
vs Tigers
Peanuts Night
Wed
17
Jun
vs Tigers
Fri
19
Jun
vs Guardians
José Altuve Soccer Jersey WC jersey
Sat
20
Jun
vs Guardians
Carlos Correa "Home" Bobblehead
Sun
21
Jun
vs Guardians
City Connect Soccer Scarf
Mon
29
Jun
vs Twins
City Connect Monday
Tue
30
Jun
vs Twins
SpongeBob Night
Wed
1
Jul
vs Twins
Hello Kitty CapHello Kitty Night #1
Fri
3
Jul
vs Rays
Josh Hader Patriotic JerseyFriday Night Fireworks
Sat
4
Jul
vs Rays
Independence Day Postgame FireworksPatriotic Orbit Beach Towel
Sun
5
Jul
vs Rays
Kids Run the BasesHunter Brown "Diesel" Bobblehead
Fri
17
Jul
vs Orioles
Friday Night FireworksJeremy Peña Short Sleeve 90s Hoodie Jersey
Sat
18
Jul
vs Orioles
Christmas in JulyYainer Diaz Catching Bobblehead
Sun
19
Jul
vs Orioles
Kids DayKids Run the BasesOrbit Keychain

Where the city watched

FIFA Fan Festival in EaDo (East Downtown)

  • EaDo, East Downtown Houston
    June 11 to July 19, 2026 (34 days)

Admission: Free, walk-in, first-come

Official fan festival site

Round of 16 · July 6

Seattle

Lumen Field · 6 World Cup matches · June 15 to July 6, 2026

Ballgames that lined up

MarinersNext door to Lumen Field in the SoDo district
Tue
16
Jun
vs Orioles
Wed
17
Jun
vs Orioles
Thu
18
Jun
vs Orioles
Stars & Stripes Soccer Jersey WC jersey
Fri
19
Jun
vs Red Sox
Juneteenth CelebrationFireworks Night
Sat
20
Jun
vs Red Sox
Sun
21
Jun
vs Red Sox
Father's Day at T-Mobile Park
Mon
29
Jun
vs Angels
Mariners Value GameCal Raleigh POP! Collectible 3-Day GiveawayPride Month - Special Ticket Required
Tue
30
Jun
vs Angels
Cal Raleigh POP! Collectible 3-Day GiveawayBest Buds Night - Special Ticket RequiredMariners Value Game
Thu
2
Jul
vs Angels
Cal Raleigh POP! Collectible 3-Day GiveawayHouse of the Dragon Night - Special Ticket RequiredMariners Value GameRizzsmas in July - Special Ticket Required
Fri
3
Jul
vs Blue Jays
Patriotic Fireworks Night
Sat
4
Jul
vs Blue Jays
Fourth of July - Patriotic Bucket Hat Giveaway
Sun
5
Jul
vs Blue Jays
Law Enforcement Appreciation Day - Special Ticket RequiredLaw Enforcement Appreciation DayKids Run the Bases
Fri
17
Jul
vs Giants
'00s Fireworks Night
Sat
18
Jul
vs Giants
Sun
19
Jul
vs Giants
'00s Pin DayEWU NightSkate to the Plate

Where the city watched

Distributed fan zones plus the Seattle Unity Loop celebrations

Seattle CenterPacific Place / Seattle Soccer HouseWaterfront Park / Pier 62Victory Hall, SODO

Admission: Free

Nine official Washington State fan zones plus four free city-center venues on the Unity Loop.

Official fan festival site

Round of 16 · July 4

Philadelphia

Lincoln Financial Field · 6 World Cup matches · June 14 to July 4, 2026

World Cup matches ran June 14 through the July 4 Round of 16, the first World Cup knockout match ever played on Independence Day.

Ballgames that lined up

PhilliesSame South Philadelphia sports complex as Lincoln Financial Field, steps away
Mon
15
Jun
vs Marlins
Tue
16
Jun
vs Marlins
Wed
17
Jun
vs Marlins
Kids Run the Bases
Thu
18
Jun
vs Mets
Pride Night
Sat
20
Jun
vs Mets
Phans Feeding Families Night and Food Drive
Sun
21
Jun
vs Mets
Chevrolet Father's Appreciation Day
Mon
29
Jun
vs Pirates
2026 MLB All-Star Game Pennant
Tue
30
Jun
vs Pirates
Xfinity Fireworks Show #1
Wed
1
Jul
vs Pirates
Xfinity Fireworks Show #2
Thu
2
Jul
vs Pirates
Nemours Children's Health Kids Run the BasesStrike Out the StigmaSummer Camp Day
Thu
16
Jul
vs Mets
Sat
18
Jul
vs Mets
Sun
19
Jul
vs Mets
MLB All-Star Game · July 14
Citizens Bank Park. Ten days after the World Cup Round of 16 at the Linc, the city hosted the MLB All-Star Game next door.

Where the city watched

FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill, Fairmount Park

  • Lemon Hill, Fairmount Park
    June 11 to July 19, 2026 (39 days)

Admission: Free general admission

Non-match-day concerts are separately ticketed.

Official fan festival site

Round of 32 · July 1

SF Bay Area / Santa Clara

Levi's Stadium · 6 World Cup matches · June 13 to July 1, 2026

Ballgames that lined up

GiantsAbout 45 miles north of Levi's Stadium, in San Francisco
Fri
12
Jun
vs Cubs
Pride Night Fireworks
Sat
13
Jun
vs Cubs
Fiesta GigantesSoccer Jersey WC jersey
Sun
14
Jun
vs Cubs
Hello Kitty Plush KeychainHello Kitty VIP Experience
Tue
23
Jun
vs Athletics
Mexican Heritage Night Cobija
Wed
24
Jun
vs Athletics
Irish Heritage Night Baseball T-shirt
Thu
25
Jun
vs Athletics
Fri
26
Jun
vs Braves
Firefighter Appreciation Night Jersey
Sat
27
Jun
vs Braves
Rafael Devers BobbleheadFiesta Gigantes
Sun
28
Jun
vs Braves
Camo T-shirt
Mon
6
Jul
vs Blue Jays
Anime Night Jersey
Tue
7
Jul
vs Blue Jays
Jewish Heritage Night Jersey
Wed
8
Jul
vs Blue Jays
Thu
9
Jul
vs Rockies
Peanuts Night Snoopy BobbleheadSnoopy Bobblehead
Fri
10
Jul
vs Rockies
Black Heritage Night FireworksBlack Heritage Night Baseball T-shirt
Sat
11
Jul
vs Rockies
Fiesta GigantesGigantes Aloha ShirtDog Days Pregame Field Parade
Sun
12
Jul
vs Rockies
Nickelodeon Day SpongeBob SquarePants HatSpongeBob SquarePants Hat

Where the city watched

BAHC Live! Fan Zones, 30+ venues region-wide

Mission Rock / China Basin Park (Giants)Thrive City at Chase Center (Warriors)PIER 39San Pedro Square, San Jose

Admission: Free

No single central festival; official fan zones across San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and the East Bay.

Official fan festival site
Soccer jersey nights

World Cup jerseys at the ballpark

Host-city teams that ran a soccer or World Cup themed jersey giveaway during the tournament:

  • Mets · Mets Soccer Jersey
  • Giants · Soccer Jersey
  • Dodgers · Dodgers Soccer Jersey
  • Braves · Braves Soccer Jersey
  • Yankees · Yankees Soccer Jersey Night
  • Mariners · Stars & Stripes Soccer Jersey
  • Astros · José Altuve Soccer Jersey
  • Red Sox · Red Sox USA Soccer Jersey
  • Rangers · Fútbol Jersey #2
All soccer jersey nights →

Frequently Asked Questions

Which cities hosted the 2026 World Cup in the United States?

Eleven US cities hosted 2026 World Cup matches: New York and New Jersey, Dallas, Atlanta, Miami, Los Angeles, Boston, Kansas City, Houston, Seattle, Philadelphia, and the San Francisco Bay Area. Between them they staged 78 of the tournament's 104 matches, including both semi-finals, the third-place play-off, and the Final at MetLife Stadium on July 19, 2026.

Could you catch an MLB game while you were in town for the World Cup?

Yes. Every US host city has a Major League Baseball team near the stadium, several within walking distance, so a World Cup match and a ballgame could share a trip. The best overlap was the group stage, June 11 to early July 2026. The MLB All-Star break, July 13 to 16, paused all baseball during the semi-finals; games resumed on July 17, before the final.

When and where was the 2026 World Cup final?

The 2026 World Cup final was played on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, just outside New York City. MetLife hosted eight matches in total. Yankee Stadium is about 12 miles away and Citi Field about 15, so a Yankees or Mets home game could bookend final weekend.

Why was there a World Cup match in Philadelphia on July 4?

Philadelphia hosted a World Cup Round of 16 at Lincoln Financial Field on July 4, 2026, Independence Day and America's 250th birthday, the first World Cup knockout match ever played on the Fourth. Ten days later the city hosted the MLB All-Star Game next door at Citizens Bank Park on July 14. One city, two majors, in one summer.

When was the best time to combine a World Cup trip with baseball?

The group stage, June 11 to early July 2026, was the best window to pair the World Cup with a local MLB home game, because teams were playing a full schedule. From July 13 to 16 the MLB All-Star break paused every game, so mid-July host cities showed no home dates during the semi-finals. Baseball resumed July 17, so a ballgame could still bookend the July 19 final.