FIFA World Cup 2026: “Final Draw” Watch Party at SF’s Thrive City (Plus San Jose + Oakland)

Bay Area Host Committee to Convene Official FIFA World Cup 26™ Final Draw Watch Party at Thrive City

Local Watch Parties Also Taking Place in Oakland and San Jose as the Bay Area Unites Around a Signature Milestone on the World Cup Calendar

The Bay Area Host Committee (BAHC) announced today that it will convene its official FIFA World Cup 26™ Final Draw Watch Party on Friday, December 5, at 9 am at Thrive City, the business district surrounding Chase Center in San Francisco.

Guests at the Watch Party will enjoy premium viewing on Thrive City’s giant plaza video board, FIFA World Cup 26™ Bay Area giveaways, and the electric atmosphere of a community coming together to celebrate the world’s game. The first 150 fans to arrive will receive a complimentary FIFA World Cup 26™ SF Bay Area bucket hat, and the event will include appearances by Bay Area soccer legends.

The FIFA World Cup 26™ Draw will take place at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. and will commence at 9:00 am Pacific Time. It will be beamed to the three host countries and around the globe by FIFA’s Media Partners. The teams representing the host countries will be assigned to positions A1 (Mexico), B1 (Canada) and D1 (USA), as per the match schedule released last year.

BAY AREA WATCH PARTIES

For fans across the Bay Area interested in joining local watch parties, you can also watch the Draw at PayPal Park in San Jose and at The Athletic Club in Oakland. More details on those events will be announced by local organizers in the coming days.