June 6 | noon kickoff Colt Park HTFD | field of Gems
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the inaugural moka pot charity invitational
What to ExpectFive Hartford cafes compete IN A CHARITY RECREATION SOCCER TOURNAMENT for bragging rights and tHE CHANCE TO HOLD the Moka Pot in their shop until next year.
THE MOKA POT IS Held In benefit of Active City and youth sports in Hartford.
❋ whatPart block party, part soccer tournament come for the community. Expect food trucks and drinks, coffee culture, vintage soccer gear, DJs, and of course some friendly competition.
❋ WHOEveryone is invited. The Moka Pot will take place as part of Active City’s annual Play Day event for Hartford Families. Teams representing Hartford coffee shops will compete to be kings and queens of the court made up staff, customers, and friends of each shop. A limited number of spots are available for unaffiliated interested players (see Player Interest Form button above)
❋ WHenJune 6th 2026 with the festivities kicking off at noon and going until we have our inaugural Moka Pot champion.
❋ WhereFind the Moka Pot at Colt Park’s hardcourt futsal court, we like to call it the ‘Field of Gems’ (more on that below)
Cafe Teams
OFFICIAL TROPHY SPONSOR
Partners
match Schedule
Round Robin
12:30–12:50 PM
Pitch 1: Victus Coffee vs Semilla Cafe + Studio
Pitch 2: Story and Soil Coffee vs Cafe Amore
DoNo Cafe BYE
12:55–1:15 PM
Pitch 1: Victus Coffee vs Story and Soil Coffee
Pitch 2: Cafe Amore vs DoNo Cafe
Semilla Cafe + Studio BYE
1:20–1:40 PM
Pitch 1: Victus Coffee vs Cafe Amore
Pitch 2: Semilla Cafe + Studio vs DoNo Cafe
Story and Soil Coffee BYE
1:45–2:05 PM
Pitch 1: Victus Coffee vs DoNo Cafe
Pitch 2: Semilla Cafe + Studio vs Story and Soil Coffee
Cafe Amore BYE
2:10–2:30 PM
Pitch 1: Semilla Cafe + Studio vs Cafe Amore
Pitch 2: Story and Soil Coffee vs DoNo Cafe
Victus Coffee BYE
Semifinals
2:45–3:05 PM
Pitch 1: #1 Seed vs #4 Seed
Pitch 2: #2 Seed vs #3 Seed
Championship Match
3:15–3:35 PM
Winner of Semifinal 1 vs Winner of Semifinal 2
FOOD TRUCKSSamba’s Cuisine – Just Fish – No Pork on Dis Fork,
DJ eric otero
A Field of Gems
A Field of Gems
A Field of Gems is an exclusive roast by Ovelle Coffee for the Inaugural Moka Pot Charity Invitational for Cafeteria.FM.
Ovelle Coffee is part self-discovery, part adventure into the unknown—born from the passion and partnership of Ian and Sasha Ovelle Fay. Beyond the cup, Ovelle is dedicated to community impact through coffee education and sustainable standards that support producers and future generations alike.
Roasted for brewing in a moka pot.
Dark Chocolate | Blackberries | Honey
Proceeds from each sale support Active City and youth sports in Hartford.