Copa del Rave is returning for its sixth annual charity soccer tournament in Los Angeles, bringing together dance music artists, record-label executives and other music-industry professionals for a day of soccer and live music. The 2026 event is scheduled for Oct. 8 at Evolve Soccer Los Angeles.
Eight music-industry teams have been announced for this year’s tournament: Beatport, Circa, Helix, INFAMOUS, Red Light Management, Stratasonic, Too Lost and Vibraza Records. The teams will compete for the tournament trophy, with the winning team also choosing the charity that will receive this year’s donation.
The DJ lineup includes Ardalan, Life On Planets, Juos, Mia Luna and Papa Lu, who will provide music around the tournament. Baile World will handle the halftime programming with La Goony Chonga, Cquestt and additional special guests.
The 2026 edition will also introduce an esports soccer competition through a partnership with the Red Bull Wings Cup and EA Sports FC, adding a video-game component to the physical tournament. The event is scheduled to run from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Evolve Soccer Los Angeles.
Copa del Rave began in 2019 as a charity soccer tournament created around the connection between Los Angeles’ dance music and soccer communities. Organizers say the event has raised more than $80,000 for charity since its launch, with participating teams contributing to the fundraising effort.
This year’s winning team will select the recipient of the tournament’s charitable contribution. Beatport has said that if its team wins, it intends for the donation to support Harmony Project, a Los Angeles nonprofit focused on music-based education and community programs.
Copa del Rave expanded beyond the annual tournament during the 2026 World Cup season, staging watch parties at Los Angeles venues including Academy LA and Exchange LA. The summer programming featured DJs and cultural collectives connected to teams competing in the tournament and raised additional support for soccer-related charitable work.
The upcoming tournament will be open to the public and is scheduled for Oct. 8 at Evolve Soccer Los Angeles on Blake Avenue. Organizers have also indicated that surprise appearances and additional music programming will be part of the event.
