Special Events
Our marquee events bring together the global Grassroot Soccer community to celebrate the young people we serve and raise critical funds for our life-saving work.
Annual Gala
The Grassroot Soccer Gala is an unforgettable night of philanthropy and community that raises funds to ensure that every adolescent has the knowledge and life skills they need to thrive. This highly anticipated annual event brings together a diverse group of high-profile individuals from the worlds of sport, entertainment, and global health, raising critical funds to directly support Grassroot Soccer’s life-saving work with young people across the globe. Join us for the 2026 Annual Gala in New York City on November 12, 2026.
Our star-studded events unite our community of supporters around a shared cause
Tobin Heath, Ali Krieger, Carli Lloyd, Christen Press
Seth Meyers
Methembe Ndvolu, Rio Ferdinand, Tommy Clark, Rachel Riley, Seb Bishop, and Will Champion
Tobin Heath, Kunda Mwitwa, Christen Press
Sir Alex Ferguson
Kola Bokinni
Changemaker Cup London
The Grassroot Soccer Changemaker Cup is a 7-a-side football tournament that promotes and raises critical funds for our programs around the world. Join us on May 27, 2027 in London for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play on a Premier League pitch, competing for the title of Champion Changemaker.
Changemaker Cup NYC
The Changemaker Cup is returning to New York City for a 5-a-side soccer tournament supporting Grassroot Soccer's adolescent health programs! The Cup will bring together a game-changing group of individuals from the health and soccer community for an evening of friendly competition and casual food and drinks. Join us for the 2027 Changemaker Cup NYC at Socceroof Wall Street on February 26, 2027.