There will be block parties, food trucks, jumbo outdoor viewing screens, and roaring crowds across Minneapolis and St. Paul during the FIFA World Cup 2026™ (June 11 to July 19, 2026). From epic downtown fan zones to legendary neighborhood soccer pubs, here are my curated watch-party spots, ranked in my personal order of preference:
FIFA World Cup 2026™ Watch Parties in the Twin Cities
Peavey Plaza
The Minnesota United Soccer Celebration is the epic fan experience, downtown Minneapolis in Peavey Plaza and Nicollet Mall, right next to Brit’s Pub between 11th and 12th Streets. We'll have matches on the big screen, guest appearances, delicious food and beverage, a live DJ, and a whole lot more.
Free to attend, but you do need to claim tickets through SeatGeek. (Please note that there is a maximum capacity for this space, and entry will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis.)
Details:
La Doña Cervecería
241 Fremont Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55405
dameladona.com (they will post info on individual events for specific matches)
WORLD CUP KICK-OFF! Thursday, June 11, 2pm, Mexico vs. South Africa
The Rabbit Hole
(Minneapolis North Loop)
411 N. Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Play on Payne
926 Payne Avenue, Saint Paul, MN
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
11 AM, 2 PM & 5 PM showings
Summer Plaza on Payne is showing matches live on the big screen. In the event of rain, viewings will move indoors to Plaza Latina, just across the street at 925 Payne Avenue.
El Nuevo Campo
2709 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN
El Nuevo Campo is a temporary public space project, designed to activate a currently vacant lot over the next few years. During the World Cup, there will be watch parties there.
Etc.
When the U.S. Soccer Team plays, venues such as Malcolm Yards, Dual Citizen Brewing Company, The Rabbit Hole, Graze Craveaceous Craveables, Five Iron Golf, Boardwalk Kitchen & Bar (Shakopee), and other sports bar will feature these games:
June 12, 8pm Central: USA vs. Paraguay
June 19, 2pm Central: USA vs. Australia
June 25, 9pm Central: USA vs. Türkiye
Pubs that will show most of the matches, especially when European teams play, include The Local, Kieran's Irish Pub, Merlins Rest Pub, and The Dubliner Pub.
Other venues:
Alary's Bar
James Ballentine "Uptown" VFW
Midway Saloon
Ninth Street Soccer and Coffee
Park Tavern
Ray J’s American Grill
Stanley's Northeast Bar Room
Surly Brewing Co.
The Loop West End
Tom's Watch Bar
Brazil Matches
vs. Morocco: June 13, 5pm Central
vs. Haiti: June 19, 8pm Central
vs. Scotland: June 24, 5pm Central
A historic World Cup
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ is held every four years. Previous World Cups included 32 countries and 64 matches. This year we’ll see 48 national teams play 104 matches. Typically hosted by one country, in 2002 it was hosted by Korea and Japan. This year is the first time that there are three host countries: USA, Mexico, and Canada. Here’s the list of the 48 participating national teams.
Algeria
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Cabo Verde
Canada (host country)
Colombia
Congo DR
Côte d'Ivoire
Croatia
Curaçao
Czechia
Ecuador
Egypt
England
France
Germany
Ghana
Haiti
IR Iran
Iraq
Japan
Jordan
Korea Republic
Mexico (host country)
Morocco
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Panama
Paraguay
Portugal
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
Scotland
Senegal
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Tunisia
Türkiye
Uruguay
USA (host country)
Uzbekistan
Shall I watch the games in English or in Spanish?
Even if you don’t speak Spanish, I recommend that you still watch some matches in Spanish. Oh, the ENERGY!
Gooooooooooooooooooooooool!
Here are your complete schedules:
Beware of AI-generated schedules and other content.
Here’s the official FIFA site:
https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026