Ghana Selects Providence, Rhode Island, Team Base Camp for FIFA World Cup

The Ghanaian Men’s National Soccer Team will utilize Bryant University in Providence, Rhode Island, as its team base camp training site for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Although it has not yet been announced, it is believed that the team will stay at The Graduate by Hilton in downtown Providence between training sessions and matches. The hotel was listed in FIFA’s original brochure for partner accommodation and training facilities.

Bryant University’s training facilities include Beirne Stadium Complex (home to the Bryant University college football and men’s and women’s soccer and lacrosse programs, as well as USL Championship club Rhode Island FC), the Chace Athletic Center and the new Bulldog Strength and Conditioning Center. They also house a fitness center, six-lane pool, squash/racquetball courts, baseball field and a field house.

The pitches at Bryant University are maintained by the same groundskeeper who will be overseeing the pitches at Boston Stadium.

The news was jointly announced by Ghana Football Association General Treasurer James Diossa, Bryant President Dr. Ross Gittell, Governor Daniel McKee, United States Congressman Gabe Amo, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley, Ocean State 2026 Executive Director Liz Tanner and Rhode Island Sports Commission Executive Director Jonathan Walker.

“Rhode Island is honored to welcome The Ghanaian Black Stars,” said General Treasurer and Ocean State 2026 Chairman James Diossa. “They are a talented team with great depth and some young stars. It will be exciting to watch them make their fifth FIFA World Cup appearance and our state will be invested in their success, knowing how they made Bryant University as their first choice in the selection process.”

“Bryant University is honored to welcome the Ghana Men’s National Team and to serve as its training base for the FIFA World Cup 2026,” said Dr. Gittell. “It is a recognition of Bryant’s best-in-class facilities and the global appeal of our campus and university. We look forward to the partnerships, the visibility and the enthusiasm that this opportunity will bring to Rhode Island, New England, and well beyond.”

“We’re proud to welcome the Ghana Men’s National Team to Rhode Island,” said Governor McKee. “Hosting this team highlights Rhode Island on the international stage and will help build on our record-breaking tourism numbers, bringing even more visitors to our state. We look forward to working with our partners in Massachusetts and across New England to ensure a safe, exciting and memorable summer for players and fans alike.”

Training sessions will be closed to the public but the Ghana Football Association is planning community programming for young players to be announced at a later date.

It will be Ghana’s fifth appearance at the Men’s FIFA World Cup. They will compete in Group L, beginning in Toronto on June 17 against Panama before traveling to Boston to play England on June 23. They will play their final group-stage match against Croatia on June 27 in Philadelphia.

FIFA World Cup Preparations

Read the full list of confirmed base camps so far here.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which has been expanded to 48 teams, will begin with Mexico vs. South Africa on June 11 in Mexico City, with the final being held on July 19 in New York New Jersey.