World Cup 2026 Bay Area: Fan Zones & 30+ Watch Parties (June 11 – July 19)
The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off on June 11, 2026, bringing the world’s biggest soccer tournament to North America.
The Bay Area is one of the official host regions, with Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara hosting six matches between June 13 and July 1, 2026.
But the real action won’t just be in the stadium. Across San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, the Peninsula, and beyond, the Bay Area Host Committee is coordinating 30+ official fan celebrations, turning parks, plazas, beer gardens, and waterfront spaces into massive public watch zones all summer long.
Expect giant outdoor screens, fan marches, DJ sets, Pride events, neighborhood bar takeovers, and nonstop plaza energy.
Here’s where to watch.
San Francisco
San Francisco is part of a citywide network of official FIFA watch zones, with screenings spread across waterfront parks, downtown plazas, and neighborhood hubs.
The city is hosting 20 official viewing events, plus nearly 100 bars and restaurants joining in with match-day screenings.
All official watch parties are free and open to the public.
World Cup Watch Parties – San Francisco
- Thrive City at Chase Center (Mission Bay)
- China Basin Park at Mission Rock (Mission Bay)
- Pier 39 (Fisherman’s Wharf)
- Yerba Buena Lane (SoMa)
- The Midway (Dogpatch) via SF Travel but details TBA
- The Crossing at East Cut (Downtown)
- Presidio Main Lawn (Presidio)
- SPARK Social (Mission Bay)
Key Match Days
June 12 – USA vs Paraguay
The opening moment for San Francisco, starting with a full city takeover in Mission Bay.
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PIER 39 – You can grab an alcoholic beverage to go and watch the game outdoors on their screen within the designated Entertainment Zone.
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Crane Cove Park → Thrive City Fan March (starts 4:30pm)
Pre-game meetup with live music, giveaways, and activities. The first 200 fans receive a scarf or sunglasses.At 5pm, a marching band leads fans across Mission Bay into Thrive City for the official watch party at Chase Center, with a reserved viewing section for march participants.
- Thrive City at Chase Center – Official Watch Party
Massive outdoor screening with stadium-style energy in Mission Bay. - Big Gay Watch Party – Beaux (Castro)
6pm kickoff celebration tied to Pride Month energy in the Castro.
June 19 – USA vs Australia
- The Crossing at East Cut – Pride House SF Family Day (noon)
June 25 – USA vs Turkey
July 19 – World Cup Final
Citywide final watch parties across San Francisco:
- Yerba Buena Gardens Great Lawn
- KQED Headquarters (Mission District edge)
- Pier 39
- Thrive City
- China Basin Park at Mission Rock
Fan Activities Across SF
- FIFA-licensed public viewing events throughout the city
- Fan marches for Team USA on June 12 and Team Mexico on June 18
- Pride House SF programming throughout the tournament
- Live music and pre-match entertainment
- World Cup activations at SFO
- Muni Goal Rush transit challenge with prizes
- Nearly 100 participating bars and restaurants citywide
Where to Watch Beyond the Big Screens
- Mission District soccer bars and taqueria-heavy hangouts
- Castro watch parties tied to Pride Month events
- North Beach international sports bars
- Downtown Market Street and Union Square bars
- Neighborhood spots in the Haight, Richmond, and Bayview
- Mission Bay waterfront hangouts around SPARK Social and Chase Center
San Jose
San Jose becomes the Bay Area’s largest continuous World Cup hub, with downtown hosting a month-long soccer celebration throughout the tournament.
At the center is the San Jose Earthquakes’ Soccer Celebration at San Pedro Square Market, running June 11 through July 19.
San Pedro Square Market – Soccer Celebration HQ
- Every World Cup match shown live
- 104 matches over 39 days
- Massive 27-foot viewing screen
- Food and drink vendors throughout the plaza
- World Cup merchandise shop
- Inflatable fan zones and family activities
- DJs, mariachi bands, and live entertainment
Opening Weekend (June 11–14)
- DJ Chuy Gomez
- DJ Hugo Gomez
- DJ Acme
- DJ Nelly
- Mariachi performances
- Face painting
- Family activities
- Mascot appearances including Q, Sourdough Sam, Sharkie, Gigante, and Violet
- Naomi Girma appearance on June 13
More San Jose Watch Parties
- Tournament-long watch parties
- Restaurant screenings
- Fan activations
- Soccer-themed programming
Additional South Bay Events
- Cityline Sunnyvale Soccer & Food Fest
- Milpitas Community Center watch parties
- Civic Center Plaza activations in Milpitas
- Morgan Hill Soccer Kickoff Festival
- Eastridge Center Global Soccer Watch Party
- Mexico vs South Korea Futbol Watch Party at Mexican Heritage Plaza
Around the Bay: Official Fan Zones & Regional Watch Parties
Beyond San Francisco and San Jose, the Bay Area Host Committee is activating dozens of regional fan zones, waterfront screenings, plaza parties, and community celebrations throughout the tournament.
East Bay
- Raimondi Park World Cup watch parties in Oakland
- Downtown Oakland fan gatherings
- Alameda County Fairgrounds Summer Soccer Celebration in Pleasanton
- Walnut Creek watch parties at the Lesher Center for the Arts
- Richmond Fan Zone at the SS Red Oak Victory Historic Ship
- Richmond Fan Zone at East Brother Beer Company
- Downtown Pleasant Hill Community Fan Celebration
- Tri-Valley Futbol Festival in Pleasanton
- Berkeley Celebrity Watch Party – USA vs Paraguay
- Gilman Wine Block Watch Party
Peninsula
- Courthouse Square Fan Zone in Redwood City
- Central Park Fan Zone in San Mateo
- San Carlos watch parties and fan festivals at Wheeler Plaza
- Summer of Soccer Watch Parties in Mountain View
- World Cup programming in Half Moon Bay
- Los Altos Watch Parties at State Street Market
- East Palo Alto Community Soccer Watch Party
- Match Day Watch Party at Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
- Brazil Fest in Menlo Park
North Bay
- Watch Party At the Ruins Napa Valley
- Sausalito fan events
Santa Cruz
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Fan Zone
- Soccer-themed programming at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
- Beach soccer and footvolley exhibitions
Other Community Watch Parties
Additional public viewing events are planned in Berkeley, East Palo Alto, Los Altos, San Mateo, San Carlos, Richmond, Santa Cruz, Napa Valley, and dozens of other Bay Area communities.
More fan zones and watch parties continue to be announced throughout the tournament.
Read more at Bay Area Host Committee
