Candy Crush Turns NYC Into One Big Pregame with Free Candy Cabs for Soccer Season 2026
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Candy Crush Saga, part of Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is launching interactive Candy Cabs in New York City starting June 30, 2026. Riders who complete a Candy Crush level on in-cab tablets before arrival can unlock complimentary rides between Cooper Classic Cars and select Manhattan destinations, tying into Candy Crush’s limited-time Soccer Season 2026 event with soccer icon Alex Morgan.
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News Market Reaction – MSFT
In the Jun 29 session, MSFT declined 1.18%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
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| Jun 22 | Power agreement | Positive | -2.4% | Long-term power deal supporting data center capacity and diversified cash flows. |
| Jun 12 | Gaming tournament | Positive | -0.1% | Candy Crush All Stars 2026 finals and large prize pool boosted franchise visibility. |
| Jun 10 | Dividend declaration | Positive | -1.8% | Board declared a regular quarterly cash dividend for shareholders. |
| Jun 08 | Healthcare AI deal | Positive | -1.6% | Large Microsoft 365 Copilot rollout across NHS England to improve efficiency. |
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Recent MSFT news, including today’s Candy Crush marketing update, has often been followed by short‑term share price weakness despite generally positive narratives.
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- Candy Crush is transforming NYC game-day travel with Candy Cabs, where riders can complete a Candy Crush Saga level to unlock a complementary ride.
- Soccer icon Alex Morgan is headlining Candy Crush's Soccer Season 2026, the annual in-game tournament that brings the "game between games" to life.
- Whether heading to a fan zone, watch party, or celebration, Candy Cabs keep fans playing long after they leave the stadium.
Equipped with in-cab tablets featuring live gameplay, Candy Cabs transform every trip into a high-stakes challenge and the ultimate "game between the games." Whether heading to a fan zone, sports bar, watch party, or post-match celebration, fans can keep the excitement going from kickoff to the final whistle—all while enjoying one of the world's most beloved mobile games.
Although soccer matches only last around 90 minutes, game day excitement lasts way longer for
The Candy Cab Experience
- Book your spot: Scan the QR code on Candy Crush fly posters or Candy Cab vehicles around
Manhattan to reserve your slot. - Play for your ride: Once you're in, complete a Candy Crush level on the in-cab tablet before you arrive. Beat it and the ride's free.
- Get there: Your Candy Cab picks you up at Cooper Classic Cars in
Greenwich Village and drops you at either Hudson Yards Public Square & Gardens or Hair of the Dog (168 Orchard St).
"Game day isn't just about the match- it's about everything that leads up to it. Candy Crush has always made those in-between moments more fun, and with Candy Cabs we're bringing that spirit to life in a way only Candy Crush can—turning the ride to the game into part of the game itself." — Luken Aragon, Chief Marketing Officer, King.
Candy Cabs are part of Candy Crush's broader Soccer Season celebration, a limited-time in-game event that brings the excitement of the sport directly into the game. Since June 9, players have been collecting Blue Candies, climbing competitive leagues, and competing for exclusive rewards alongside soccer legend Alex Morgan, who encourages fans to embrace this season's tournament as the ultimate "game between games".
"Every athlete knows the game-day experience starts long before kickoff. The journey there, the anticipation, the energy building around you—it's all part of what makes sports so special. Candy Crush has been one of my favorite ways to pass the time between matches, so seeing the game come to life around Soccer Season feels like a full circle moment for me." — Alex Morgan, two-time FIFA Women's World Cup Champion.
Scan. Ride. Play. Follow the experience and explore every colorful match day moment by visiting Candy Crush on Instagram and TikTok at @CandyCrushSaga or online at candycrushsaga.com.
Candy Crush Saga® is free to download on iOS and Android. For more information, visit candycrushsaga.com.
About Candy Crush Saga
Candy Crush Saga® is one of the world's most popular mobile games. Millions of players around the globe match colorful candies in combinations of three or more to win points, defeat obstacles, and progress through more than 20,000 levels. In November 2022, Candy Crush Saga celebrated its 10-year anniversary. Candy Crush Saga is available to download for free from the Apple App Store, Google Play, Amazon App Store, Windows App Store and Facebook.
About King
With a mission of Making the World Playful, King is a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world with more than 20 years of history of delivering some of the world's most iconic games in the mobile gaming industry, including the world-famous Candy Crush franchise, as well as other mobile titles such as Farm Heroes Saga. King games are played by more than 200 million monthly active users. King, part of Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), has Kingsters in Stockholm, Malmö, London, Barcelona, Berlin, Dublin, San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles and Malta. More information can be found at King.com or by following us on LinkedIn and @lifeatking on Instagram.
¹Source: Atomik Research survey of 1,000 U.S. sports fans aged 18–40, commissioned by Manifest on behalf of Candy Crush; June 2026
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