Your Guide to
FIFA World Cup 2026 Watch Parties in San Francisco

By Tyler Cohn

San Francisco will be full of free, public celebrations and watch parties for the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer, starting June 11.

San Francisco FIFA World Cup 2026 Watch Party Locations
Thrive City at Chase Center
China Basin Park at Mission Rock
PIER 39
Yerba Buena Lane
The Midway
The Crossing at East Cut

Visitors to San Francisco will have multiple opportunities to join the excitement of the FIFA World Cup this summer with a number of free, public watch parties across the city.

When and where are the FIFA World Cup watch parties?

Friday, June 12

Head to Thrive City at Chase Center to watch the U.S. play Paraguay. You can get there easily from downtown or Union Square by boarding the Muni Metro T Line.

You can also join The Big Gay Watch Party at Beaux in San Francisco's Castro, starting at 6:00 p.m. Join the camp, culture, and excitement by taking a historic streetcar from downtown.

Friday, June 19

Pride House SF will host a "Family Day" event at the watch party for the U.S. vs. Australia match, happening at The Crossing at East Cut, beginning at noon. Steps from Salesforce Park and the Ferry Building, this location is easy for visitors to access.

Thursday, June 25

Pride House SF will host a "Pride Watch Party," ahead of San Francisco's annual celebration, for the U.S. vs. Turkey match at Yerba Buena Lane, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Near SFMOMA and the Powell Street cable car turnaround, this location is a prime spot for visitors.

Sunday, July 19

Pride House SF will close out the FIFA World Cup excitement with its Final Watch Party at KQED's Headquarters, beginning at noon. The party is a short walk from the Mission, which offers visitors abundant choices for great food and drink.

Where else can I watch the FIFA World Cup in San Francisco?

More official watch parties will be announced, but plenty of San Francisco bars and venues will be hosting their own events on match days. Pick a great street for bar-hopping and set out on game day to have a fun time with fellow fans.

How much do FIFA World Cup watch parties cost?

Nothing! These official watch parties are free and open to the public.

Tyler Cohn

Tyler is the Director of Global Content & Communications at San Francisco Travel. He has lived in San Francisco since 2015 and has been part of the San Francisco Travel team for just as long. He enjoys splashy production numbers and outdoor sporting events equally, which means you can usually find him at one of San Francisco’s many great theaters or at Oracle Park, cheering on the Giants.