Copa del Rave 2026: Beatport Takes the Field for LA’s Charity Soccer Showdown

Beatport has a trophy to chase. On Thursday, October 8, we’re back at Evolve Soccer Los Angeles for Copa del Rave 2026, the adidas-presented charity soccer tournament where music industry friends become opponents for an evening.

Our competition? Circa, Helix, INFAMOUS, Red Light Management, Stratasonic, Too Lost, and Bolo’s Vibraza Records. Capitol Records won last year. This time, eight teams get a shot at the silverware – and music industry bragging rights (both on and off the dance floor).

Ardalan, Juos, Life On Planets, Mia Luna, and Papa Lu will supply the music, with surprise appearances and secret sets still to come. At half-time, the beloved LA party Baile World takes over with La Goony Chonga, special guests, and CQUESTT – who recently blew the roof off of Beatport Live in DTLA (watch the stream here). 

There’s also a Copa first: an EA Sports FC tournament in partnership with Red Bull Wings Cup, for those who prefer to don a controller instead of cleats. 

Copa has already had a busy year. Its summer World Cup watch parties filled Academy LA and Exchange LA with football fans and DJs, culminating in a sold-out screening of the final at LA State Historic Park. They also launched a Copa del Rave Records in July, with Papa Lu heading up the label's debut single, "CDR Anthem."

Since 2019, Copa del Rave has donated more than $80,000 to charity. Every team pays to compete, and the winners choose where this year’s donation goes. This year, Beatport will be gunning for title in order to provide a sizable donation to Harmony Project – LA’s largest community-based, music-focused non-profit education organization.

RSVP here!

Copa del Rave runs from 4:30–9:30 PM on October 8 at Evolve Soccer Los Angeles, 1921 Blake Avenue. 

Open to the public, ages 21+.