SMK Live to host one of the country’s biggest England vs Panama World Cup screenings
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SMK Live to host one of the country’s biggest England vs Panama World Cup
screenings - with fans invited to watch from the pitch inside a 30,000-capacity
stadium, alongside live performances from Basement Jaxx and more ahead of
kick-off.
Already announced for the weekend: Headliners Basement Jaxx & Black Eyed
Peas (UK Festival Exclusive), alongside Jason Derulo, Cat Burns, Clean Bandit,
Groove Armada, Jalen Ngonda, Katy B & more.
Pitch Standing tickets start from £62.50, with Weekend tickets from £90, making it
one of the best-value festivals of the summer.
The inaugural SMK Live multi-artist two-day festival will take place Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th June, 2026
Hit after hit. Hour after hour.
SMK Live today declares to host one of the biggest England vs Panama World Cup screenings in the country, with the game shown live on giant stadium and main stage screens inside Stadium MK, transforming the 30,000 seater venue into a one night football and music extravaganza.
Ahead of the 10pm kick off on the 27th, the stadium delivers huge performances from Basement Jaxx performing their full live show, as well as Clean Bandit, Groove Armada, Jax Jones, Sigma, Katy B and Moonchild Sanelly. If multiple stages and world-class artist performances weren’t enough, the experience will also feature a special halftime show from a surprise guest, bringing a true stadium atmosphere to an already unmissable day.
The World Cup remains one of the most powerful moments of national celebration and connection. SMK Live taps intothat united energy, transforming the World Cup into a special festival experience where fans of music and football come together as one.
The landmark screening forms part of the inaugural SMK Live, a brand-new two-day, multi-artist festival taking place on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June 2026, housed entirely inside Milton Keynes’ Stadium MK. Viewing the game in the stadium will be available for ticket holders only - no separate tickets will be issued for game-viewing alone.
Basement Jaxx | Photo Credit: Jean-Luc Brouard
Housed inside Stadium MK’s stunning 30,000 seater stadium, the festival – the first of its kind in the stadium’s history - will offer music fans a jam-packed day to night schedule of high-octane performances, bringing some of the most memorable hits spanning the last two decades to the heart of Milton Keynes.
Whilst taking place in a stadium, SMK Live is not just a sit down show. It is a full festival, with street-food villages, activation zones, live DJs and singers, and two stages packed with amazing artists. Everything you could want out of a festival, including top-tier production, open spaces to explore, hospitality offerings and a crowd that’s there for the full weekend experience.
At just £95 (plus booking fee) for a two day pitch standing weekend ticket, SMK Live offers incredible value and is one of the most exciting new additions to the UK festival calendar. For those who have already purchased a Saturday-only ticket and would like to upgrade to the full weekend, further details on how to do so here.
Group tickets are for those who will be aged 14 and above at the time of SMK Live and offer six people access to the event for the price of five tickets. Offering great value for an all-day festival ticket, a group booking would, for example, bring the overall cost of a general admission pitch standing ticket down from £75 to £62.50 (excluding booking fees)
per person. Group tickets for SMK Live are available to purchase here.
Perfect for families looking for a fun day of music and sunshine, the family package includes four tickets – two adults and two children (aged 5-14 years old). The cost of each child’s ticket is just £10 (excluding booking fee) – please note, children under 14 are not permitted into the pitch standing area. Purchase your family package here.
SMK Live is proud to offer an array of perfectly crafted hospitality packages, with offerings set to elevate your experience to one of luxury. There are four hospitality tiers available, starting from £150 - purchase your package here.