For the next 40 days or so, World Cup games will be played all over North America, typically from 12pm - 8pm pst. As you might imagine, any bar that plays sports regularly will be showing games, but below are places you can gather to watch games for free on big ol’ screens.
Thrive City
Thrive City has a couple of watch parties for USA and Mexico’s first games, and they’ll be playing lot’s of other games on their big ol’ outdoor screen, for anyone to stop by for a sit and watch. (all ages).
There will also be a march from Crane Cove Park to Thrive City’s viewing party for Team USA’s first match on June 12, and a march from Pier 48 to Thrive City for Team Mexico’s match on June 18 featuring live music before the match.
Fútbol Watch Parties June 11 – July 19, 2026
This is a good failsafe for any world cup match, a big food truck park with outdoor and covered seating, you can see their official viewing schedule below but lots of games being shown here.
PIER 39’s Outdoor Screen (June 12 – July 19)
Enjoy soccer with the sea lions — we’ll be broadcasting select FIFA World Cup 26™ matches on our outdoor screen at the Bay End of PIER 39!
SF LGBT Center
There’s a Big Gay Watch Party at Beaux in the Castro district
Friday, June 12 • 5 PM - 8 PM
USA vs. Paraguay
Big screens. Big energy. Big gay fun!
Rsvp Here
Jesse Square (Yerba Buena Lane)
Pride Watch Party at Yerba Buena Lane on June 25.
Watch the Big ⚽ Games outdoors, in the heart of Downtown SF:
Sweden VS Japan | 4-6PM
USA VS Turkey | 7-9PM
Also enjoy fun soccer themed games, performances, Dj Music, and other activities for the whole family.
Saturday June 13
Qatar v Switzerland starts at 12 p.m.
Brazil v Morocco starts at 3 p.m.
KQED Headquarters rooftop, San Francisco.
World Cup Final Watch Party at KQED
Sunday, July 19, 2026 11:00 AM
KQED and Pride House SF invite you to gather for a World Cup Final Watch Party and an afternoon exploring the intersection of sport, identity, and community.
Alongside a live screening of the final match, attendees can experience our collaboration with the GLBT Historical Society – the exhibition “Taking Up Space: Queer Sport & Belonging in San Francisco,” which traces the history and cultural impact of LGBTQ+ athletes and communities in the Bay Area.
Levi’s Stadium Live Games (actual ticketed games)
The Match Schedule in Santa Clara (Levi’s Stadium)
June 13, 2026 – 12:00 PM PT - Qatar vs Switzerland
Group B matchup kicks off the Bay Area’s World Cup action at Levi’s Stadium.
June 16, 2026 – 9:00 PM PT - Austria vs Jordan
Group J arrives in Santa Clara for a key early tournament fixture.
June 19, 2026 – 8:00 PM PT - Türkiye vs Paraguay
Group D takes the field for an important matchup.
June 22, 2026 – 8:00 PM PT - Jordan vs Algeria
Another group J showdown brings high-stakes group-stage competition.
June 25, 2026 – 7:00 PM PT - Australia vs Paraguay
Group D closes out its group-stage campaign under Bay Area lights.
July 1, 2026 – ROUND OF 32
Knockout match featuring the winner of Group D vs a third-place qualifier from Groups B, E, F, or J.
