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title: "You're Invited: Open Training Session with the Paraguayan National Soccer Team"
description: "Memorial Day Weekend welcomed over 35 teams to Ken Mercer Sports Park for the 2026 Ballistic Adult Brew Cup in partnership with Cal North Soccer. 

This has been one of the longest ongoing adult coed tournaments in the East Bay gathering competitive teams from all over Northern California with high-quality players and teams. This year we had six divisions, crowning six different Champions from all over Northern California. "
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# [You're Invited: Open Training Session with the Paraguayan National Soccer Team](https://www.calnorth.org/news/youre-invited-open-training-session-with-the-paraguayan-national-soccer-team)

 Written by [Cal North Soccer](https://www.calnorth.org/news/author/cal-north-soccer) | Jun 5, 2026 10:32:17 PM

SAN JOSE, Calif.  (June 5, 2026) - World Cup Fans, San José State University is proud to serve as the official Team Base Camp for the Paraguayan national soccer team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. To celebrate Team Paraguay’s arrival in San José and at SJSU, team Paraguay will host a special open practice at SJSU's South Campus on Monday, June 8, giving members of our campus community and beyond a chance to see the team train, experience the energy surrounding the World Cup and help extend a warm Spartan welcome during their time on campus. We invite you to join us for this FREE one-of-a-kind experience!

This is more than an opportunity to watch a world-class team train. It is a chance to help extend a San José and Spartan welcome to our international guests and to celebrate the role SJSU is playing in one of the largest sporting events in the world. Following practice, attendees will have an opportunity to take photos and collect autographs from Team Paraguay players and staff.

**Event details**

- Date: Monday, June 8
- Gates open: 4:30 p.m. | Training begins: Approximately 5:15 p.m. | Session ends: 6:00 p.m.
- Location: [Spartan Soccer Complex](https://www.sjsu.edu/printmaps/docs/south-campus-map.pdf)
- Special feature: Following the session, Paraguayan national team members will be available for autographs.
- Free tickets link: [https://sjsuspartans.evenue.net/promotions/PARAFAN](https://sjsuspartans.evenue.net/promotions/PARAFAN)

 

**RSVP **

This is a ticketed event and spots are limited. Please reserve your free tickets as soon as possible.

[https://sjsuspartans.evenue.net/promotions/PARAFAN ](https://sjsuspartans.evenue.net/promotions/PARAFAN)

**Parking**

Paid parking is available at the SJSU Park & Ride lot at 7th Street and Humboldt, located directly across from the Spartan Sports Complex. Address is: 350 E Humboldt St #300, San Jose, CA 95112. **The 10th Street garage will not be available**.

 

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