Your Guide toFIFA World Cup 2026 Watch Parties in San Francisco
San Francisco will be full of free, public celebrations and watch parties for the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer, starting June 11.
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San Francisco FIFA World Cup 2026 Watch Party Locations |
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Thrive City at Chase Center |
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China Basin Park at Mission Rock |
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PIER 39 |
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Yerba Buena Lane |
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The Midway |
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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?
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.
How much do FIFA World Cup watch parties cost?
Nothing! These official watch parties are free and open to the public.
Where else can I watch the FIFA World Cup in San Francisco?
PIER 39 will be hosting "Soccer with the Sea Lions" watch parties for the duration of the tournament. (We can't promise that Chonkers will be attendance...)
Games will be televised for the public at the Presidio Main Lawn.
Plenty of other San Francisco bars and venues will be hosting their own events on match days. Check out the Shop Dine World Cup SF guide for specific events across multiple neighborhoods. Or, play it by ear; pick a great street for bar-hopping and set out on game day to have a fun time with fellow fans.
The Muni Goal Rush Is On
The Muni Goal Rush connects soccer fans across six fan zones between June 11 and July 19. Root for your team at Match HQs, discover local businesses, and score a chance to win prizes. By bus, cable car, light rail, or streetcar, you can count on Muni to get you around San Francisco.
See Pro Sports in San Francisco
Beyond soccer, visitors to San Francisco can watch the best professional athletes compete in baseball, basketball, football, and more!
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.
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