The sixth edition of the dance world soccer tournament Copa del Rave is on the books for Oct. 8 in Los Angeles.
The tournament will feature eight teams made up of staffers from companies including Beatport, Red Light Management, Helix Records, Circa, Stratasonic, Infamous, Too Lost and Bolo’s Vibraza Records, with everyone competing for pride, glory and a good cause.
Since its start in 2019, Copa del Rave has donated more than $80,000 to charity and featured artists including Bolo, Diplo, GG Magree, Deorro, SG Lewis, Chris Lorenzo, Wax Motif, Ardalan, TEED, The Chainsmokers and more. Each team is required to donate to compete, with the winning team picking the charity that will receive this year’s donation. The team from Capitol Records won last year’s tournament.
Beyond the game itself, Copa del Rave 2026 will feature performances and DJ sets from Juos, Mia Luna, Ardalan, Life On Planets and Papa Lu, with the halftime show presented by Baile World featuring La Goony Chonga, Cquestt and special guests. The 21+ event happens at Evolve Los Angeles beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 8 and is open to the public with RSVP.
“I think after the World Cup people are itching for some more footie,” Copa del Rave co-founder Alastair Duncan tells Billboard. “We’re really looking forward to getting everyone out on the pitch again for a good cause and some incredible music. Huge thanks to all our artists, teams and partners for all their support.”
Copa del Rave is being presented by adidas and returning to Evolve Soccer Los Angeles. For the first time this year, Copa del Rave will also host an e-sports soccer tournament alongside the main event in partnership with Red Bull Wings Cup.
Copa del Rave 2026 follows the massive series of World Cup 2026 watch parties hosted by Copa del Rave in Los Angeles. That run of events included sets by Claude VonStroke, Bolo, Pangea Sound, Juos, DJ Minx and Justin Jay at venues Exchange and Academy, with a sold-out World Cup Final event that happened at L.A. State Historic Park.
