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Soccer Fandom

Witnessing the world's most popular sport, professional soccer, is truly an unforgettable experience. The global reach and diverse fanbase create an electrifying atmosphere and a level of competition that is unmatched.

 

As Rhode Island's home for professional soccer, Blackstone Valley is thrilled to be a prime destination for soccer fans to experience the excitement and joy of some of the best soccer events in New England!

 

With many of our cities and towns located just minutes from The Stadium at Tidewater Landing, home to Rhode Island FC (RIFC), and within twenty minutes from Boston Stadium, we believe you won't find a better, more affordable option for your stay. You can worry about the fun stuff later – we have plenty of that here as well!

 

Rhode Island Football Club

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Get ready for some amazing pro soccer right here in the Blackstone Valley!

 

We couldn't be prouder of Rhode Island FC (RIFC)! They had an incredible inaugural 2024 season, winning the USL Eastern Conference championship. Their the first expansion team in eight years to reach the USL Championship Final in its first season.

 

Get your tickets for the 2025 season and don't miss their home games located in RIFC's new stadium. The Stadium at Tidewater Landing, with its capacity for over 10,000 fans, will undoubtedly provide a fantastic atmosphere for what will be a thrilling season.

 

 

 

The biggest soccer event in the world

Are You Ready?

The excitement is building as the countdown begins for the biggest soccer event on the planet! Avid soccer fans are insanely excited about the seven matches and quarter final game that will take place at the Boston Stadium in 2026. Review the 2026 schedule containing dates and matches and reserve your tickets today.

 

 

 

Stay close to the action

Looking for accommodation options that would be convenient for attending soccer matches at both Tidewater Landing and Boston stadium? Well look no further! Our region offers over 2,000 affordably priced hotel rooms and campsites, all conveniently located just a short drive from the stadiums. So whether you're a group of traveling soccer fans, family, or friends, we believe you won't find a better, more affordable option for your stay. But don't wait too long, as accommodations may fill up quickly for these historic soccer events in New England.

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Grace Note Farm Inn

  • 969 Jackson Schoolhouse Road Pascoag, RI

Located adjacent to the George Washington Management Area, and situated in the foothills of the…

Grace Note Farm Inn

 

Pack your schedule with memorable happenings

We offer all the comforts of home while you're away, ensuring an enjoyable and unforgettable stay. We invite you to discover all that Blackstone Valley has to offer during the games and beyond!

International Food Trail

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International Food Trail

While you're here enjoying the soccer events we want to invite you to explore the Blackstone Valley International Food Trail. With over 80 restaurants, breweries, orchards, and more, it's a fantastic opportunity to discover authentic and affordable dishes from around the world.

Expand your palate and experience the rich cultural history through the diverse culinary offerings of the Blackstone Valley.

 

 

 

Breweries and Distilleries

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Brewology

  • 9 Cedar Swamp Road Smithfield, RI

Brewology is more than a café by day, it's cordials by night! Kick off your morning with a brewed…

Brewology

Lops Brewing

  • 122 North Main Street Woonsocket, RI

Lops Brewing, a brewery, tasting room and beer garden, first opened in July of 2019. This unassuming…

Lops Brewing

Mulberry Vineyards

  • 95 Pound Road Chepachet, RI

Established in 2011, Mulberry Vineyards is a quaint 40-acre vineyard on the historical Andrew Brown…

Mulberry Vineyards

The Guild

  • 461 Main Street Pawtucket, RI

The Guild, a co-op brewery, is the largest American-made brewhouse in the country and either the…

The Guild

White Dog Distilling

  • 560 Mineral Spring Avenue Pawtucket, RI

White Dog Distilling is more than a small batch, craft distillery; it's a journey from grain to…

White Dog Distilling

Breweries and Distilleries

Whether you're interested in touring a brewery, sampling distilled spirits, or visiting a winery, RI's Blackstone Valley region has something to offer. Stop by and experience the flavors of our local craft beverages.

 

 

 

Explorer River Tours

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Explorer River Tours

On those days when you just want to sit back and relax, the Explorer River Tours will do just that. The 40-passenger tour boat will bring you on an intriguing and relaxing tour in the Blackstone River Valley. Your journey will uncover the serenity and beauty found along the Blackstone River, learn about this interesting landscape...enjoy a chance glimpse at the river wildlife that inhabits this tight urban area...and discover why this geography attracted settlers and industries to the Blackstone Valley.

 

 

 

Fun For The Family

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Adams Farm

  • 495 Sumner Farm Road Cumberland, RI

Adams Farm, now in its fourth generation and founded in 1924, has a rich history of agricultural…

Adams Farm

Aero Trampoline Park

  • 1500 Diamond Hill Road Woonsocket, RI

At Aero Trampoline Park, an action-filled 40,000 square foot facility, there are activities for all…

Aero Trampoline Park

Battlegroundz

  • 100 Higginson Avenue Lincoln, RI

BattlegroundZ is a 50,000 square foot indoor facility that offers adrenaline-rushing games for…

Battlegroundz

Book Around

  • Hope Artiste Village Pawtucket, RI

Located in Hope Artiste Village in Pawtucket, Book Around is a dream come true for owner Alyssa…

Book Around

Boston Skydive Center

  • 300 Jenckes Hill Road Smithfield, RI

Are you ready for tandem skydiving over Blackstone Valley? The joy of taking people tandem skydiving…

Boston Skydive Center

Chase Farm

  • 667 Great Road Lincoln, RI

Thomas Arnold originally purchased the land at Chase Farm in 1661. In the late 1800's, the Chase…

Chase Farm

Chepachet Village

  • 1181 Putnam Pike Chepachet, RI

This quaint, rural Rhode Island village, and the first village in Rhode Island to be placed on the…

Chepachet Village

Circuit BMX

  • 29 Exchange Street Pawtucket, RI

Full-service BMX bike shop owned and operated by Victor Bettencourt. They are here to support the…

Circuit BMX

Cold Spring Park

  • 9 Katherine Road Woonsocket, RI

The scenic Cold Spring Park is a city park in Woonsocket abutting the Blackstone River and offers…

Cold Spring Park

Crescent Park

  • 701 Bullocks Point Avenue Riverside, RI

This beautiful waterfront park is a ten acre park situated between the historic Looff Carousel and…

Crescent Park

Cyclebar

  • 371 Putnam Pike Smithfield, RI

CycleBar® exists to invigorate. Their riders go to feel alive. To live in the moment, and live for…

Cyclebar

Deerfield Park

  • 39 Lisa Ann Circle Greenville, RI

Deerfield Park is a beautiful, well maintained park that is home to soccer, lacrosse and little…

Deerfield Park

Dennis M Lynch Arena

  • 25 Andrew Ferland Way Pawtucket, RI

The Dennis M Lynch Ice Arena is a one sheet indoor ice skating rink that was founded in 2000 and is…

Dennis M Lynch Arena

Fun for the Family

No matter what the season, or budget, our region has a lot of sports, entertainment and family fun in store for all to enjoy!

 

 

 

Explore the Blackstone Valley

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Chase Farm

  • 667 Great Road Lincoln, RI

Thomas Arnold originally purchased the land at Chase Farm in 1661. In the late 1800's, the Chase…

Chase Farm

Job Armstrong Store

  • 1181 Main Street Chepachet, RI

In 1831, this was the largest of the thirteen dry goods and grocery stores in Chepachet, with four…

Job Armstrong Store

Elder Ballou Cemetary

  • 5 Elder Ballou Meeting House Road Cumberland, RI

Rhode Island's historical Elder Ballou Cemetery was established in the 1700's when the Ballou family…

Elder Ballou Cemetary

Arnold House

  • 487 Great Road Lincoln, RI

The Arnold House is a rare surviving example of a stone-ender, a once-common building type featuring…

Arnold House

Franklin Farm

  • 142 Abbott Valley Road Cumberland, Rhode Island

Franklin Farm is a town-owned historic farm. Recently added to the National Register of Historic…

Franklin Farm

Hachiko Monument

  • 1 Depot Square Woonsocket, RI

“Hachiko – A Dog’s Tale” is a true story based on one dog’s loyalty to his master in Japan…

Hachiko Monument

Cogswell Tower

  • 602 Broad Street Central Falls, RI

Cogswell Tower is the official symbol of Central Falls! This historic site stands atop Dexter's…

Cogswell Tower

Chepachet Village

  • 1181 Putnam Pike Chepachet, RI

This quaint, rural Rhode Island village, and the first village in Rhode Island to be placed on the…

Chepachet Village

Cape Verdean Museum

  • 617 Prospect Street Pawtucket, RI

The Cape Verdean Museum is dedicated to the preservation of the history and culture of Cape Verde…

Cape Verdean Museum

Daggett House

  • 825 Armistice Boulevard Pawtucket, RI

The oldest standing house in Pawtucket, furnished with outstanding antiques, including Colonial…

Daggett House

Moffett Mill

  • 585 Great Road Lincoln, RI

Built by George Olney along Great Road in 1812, the Moffett Mill is a unique survivor from the early…

Moffett Mill

Glocester Town Pound

  • 176 Chopmist Hill Road Chepachet, RI

The Glocester Town Pound is a historic animal pound. The stone pound was built in 1748 to confine…

Glocester Town Pound

Explore The Blackstone Valley

Enjoy a myriad of activities around the Valley! Whether you're a nature-lover, water adventurer, outdoor explorer, hiker, or biker, there's something for travelers of all ages to enjoy. Tour a history or art museum in the morning, experience the night life and entertainment scene in the evening. Whatever it is you're looking for, the adventures await you.

 

 


 

Blackstone Bucket List

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Antiques Alley

  • 711 Putnam Pike Greenville, RI

Upon entering Antiques Alley, you will find yourself walking down memory lane. Thousands upon…

Antiques Alley

Chepachet Village

  • 1181 Putnam Pike Chepachet, RI

This quaint, rural Rhode Island village, and the first village in Rhode Island to be placed on the…

Chepachet Village

Job Armstrong Store

  • 1181 Main Street Chepachet, RI

In 1831, this was the largest of the thirteen dry goods and grocery stores in Chepachet, with four…

Job Armstrong Store

Lops Brewing

  • 122 North Main Street Woonsocket, RI

Lops Brewing, a brewery, tasting room and beer garden, first opened in July of 2019. This unassuming…

Lops Brewing

Modern Diner

  • 364 East Avenue Pawtucket, RI

The Modern Diner, award winning and family owned, is known for both its diner classics and its…

Modern Diner

Mulberry Vineyards

  • 95 Pound Road Chepachet, RI

Established in 2011, Mulberry Vineyards is a quaint 40-acre vineyard on the historical Andrew Brown…

Mulberry Vineyards

New York Lunch

  • 8 Main Street Woonsocket, RI

Not only does New York Lunch serve the best world famous hot wieners, you can also order Rhode…

New York Lunch

Old Stone Mill

  • 1169 Putnam Pike Chepachet, RI

The Old Stone Mill, built in 1814, is a beautiful stone building along the riverside in Chepachet, a…

Old Stone Mill

Pine Swamp Place

  • 70 Pine Swamp Road Cumberland, RI

Pine Swamp Place is a must visit. This small established gift / antique store has something for…

Pine Swamp Place

The Guild

  • 461 Main Street Pawtucket, RI

The Guild, a co-op brewery, is the largest American-made brewhouse in the country and either the…

The Guild

The Town Trader

  • 1177 Putnam Pike Chepachet, RI

The Town Trader, located in a 1690's trading post, is the oldest structure in historic Chepachet, a…

The Town Trader

Blackstone Bucket List

If you’re only here for a short while, here’s a list of must-dos while visiting Rhode Island’s Blackstone Valley!

 

 

 

 

Events for All Things Blackstone Valley

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EVENTS FOR ALL THINGS BLACKSTONE VALLEY

Tour Blackstone's calendar of events is the No. 1 source for things to do in the Blackstone Valley. Whether you’re traveling here for soccer events, planning your next vacation or looking for something to do this weekend, there's an event here for everyone.