What happened: The San Diego Padres announced a special "Party in the Park," presented by Michelob Ultra, on Monday, July 6 to watch the U.S. Men's National Team take on Belgium. The club is selling tickets for the event.
Why it matters: The watch party leans into cross-sport fan engagement, drawing soccer supporters to the ballpark on an off day and widening the venue's summer programming. USMNT matchups against European sides like Belgium carry weight as measuring-stick tests ahead of major international competition.
What to watch: Watch for turnout at the gathering and how the U.S. fares against Belgium on Monday.