Where to Watch the World Cup in the San Fernando Valley

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19. You do not need a game ticket to enjoy it. The San Fernando Valley has free park watch parties, brewery screenings, and lively soccer bars. Here is where to catch the games close to home.

Free Park Watch Parties

These city and county events are free and family friendly. Most have big screens, food, giveaways, and kids' activities.

Opening Day at Sheldon Arleta Park

A free community watch party for opening day, right next to Poly High School. Sheldon Arleta Park, 12455 Wicks Street, Sun Valley

• Thursday, June 11: Opening day matches on the big screen

Summer of Soccer with Councilmember Bob Blumenfield

The Valley Cultural Foundation and Councilmember Bob Blumenfield host free watch parties at two Valley parks. Bring your own lawn chairs and pack a picnic. Warner Center Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Boulevard

• Friday, June 12: United States vs. Paraguay at 6 PM. Giveaways start at 5 PM.
• Thursday, June 25: United States vs. Turkey at 7 PM. Giveaways start at 5 PM. Lanark Park, 21816 Lanark Street Monday, June 15 (Team Blumenfield and Vallarta giveaways start at 10 AM)
• Spain vs. Cabo Verde at 9 AM
• Belgium vs. Egypt at 12 PM
• Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay at 3 PM
• Iran vs. New Zealand at 6 PM Saturday, June 20 (free Angel City FC youth clinic at 10 AM)
• Netherlands vs. Sweden at 10 AM
• Germany vs. Ivory Coast at 1 PM
• Ecuador vs. Curacao at 5 PM
• Tunisia vs. Japan at 9 PM Thursday, June 25 (design your own jersey with the Department of Cultural Affairs at 3 PM)
• Curacao vs. Ivory Coast at 1 PM
• Ecuador vs. Germany at 1 PM
• Japan vs. Sweden at 4 PM
• Tunisia vs. Netherlands at 4 PM
• United States vs. Turkey at 7 PM
• Paraguay vs. Australia at 7 PM More info: Councilmember Bob Blumenfield's office and the Valley Cultural Foundation.

Summer Soccer Watch Parties with Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez

Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez hosts free watch parties with LA City Parks. There are free soccer clinics, a design your own jersey station, and family activities, and the dates feature some of the biggest teams in the tournament. Sylmar Park, 13109 Borden Avenue, Sylmar

• Saturday, June 13: Brazil vs. Morocco
• Thursday, June 18: Mexico vs. South Korea
• Thursday, July 9: Quarterfinal, with teams to be announced More info: @mrodcd7

NoHo Fútbol Fest Watch Party

Councilmember Adrin Nazarian and Supervisor Kathryn Barger host an all day watch party in North Hollywood with LA Rec & Parks and the Bravo Foundation. The event shows all the games that day. Expect food, drinks, live music, and giveaways. 11136 Magnolia Boulevard, North Hollywood

• Saturday, June 27: All of the day's games, noon to midnight
• More info: @cd2losangeles, cd2.lacity.gov, or Eventbrite
• Go Metro: B or G Line to North Hollywood Station

Kick It In the Park (City of Los Angeles)

Kick It In the Park is the city's free watch party program, with LED screens, youth soccer clinics, and family zones. The Valley has three sites this year. Each event starts about four hours before kickoff, and you can check the interactive map for details. Whitsett Fields, 12445 Vanowen Street, North Hollywood

• June 13, 18, 23, 28; July 3, 9, 18: Events start about four hours before kickoff
• Go Metro: Bus 162 to Sherman Way/Whitsett or Bus 165 to Vanowen/Whitsett Northridge Recreation Center, 18300 Lemarsh Street, Northridge
• June 15, 18, 20, 25, 30; July 5, 11: Events start about four hours before kickoff
• Go Metro: Bus 158 to Reseda/Devonshire or Bus 240 to Reseda/Lassen Lanark Recreation Center, 21816 Lanark Street, Canoga Park
• June 15, 20, 25, 30; July 5, 11, 19: Events start about four hours before kickoff
• Go Metro: G Line to Roscoe Station, or Bus 150 to Topanga Canyon/Strathern

L.A. County Parks Watch Party

Los Angeles County runs its own free Soccer Watch Parties on a giant LED screen, with youth clinics, family games, and halftime snacks. El Cariso Regional Park, 13100 Hubbard Street, Sylmar

• Friday, June 26: Uruguay vs. Spain at 5 PM. Festivities start at 4 PM.

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Neighborhood Fan Zones

Reseda Station Fan Zone

The Reseda Station parking lot becomes a community hub, hosted with 11:11 Projects. It will have live music, food trucks, art, and soccer activities, and you can take the Metro G Line right to the door. Reseda G Line Station, Reseda

• Saturday, July 18: Noon to 8 PM, with live music, food trucks, art, and soccer activities

Downtown Burbank FanZone

Downtown Burbank hosts an official Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone along San Fernando Boulevard. FOX shows the games live on two big stages, and the event also has passport lounges, a VIP viewing area, a family soccer zone, and an international street fair. San Fernando Boulevard between Magnolia Boulevard and Angeleno Avenue, Downtown Burbank

• Saturday, July 18: Noon to 8 PM
• Sunday, July 19: 10 AM to 6 PM, including the World Cup Final
• Tickets: $25. Required. Register online before you go.

Summer of Soccer Fan Zone on Artsakh, Glendale

The Artsakh Paseo pedestrian street in the Glendale Arts & Entertainment District hosts a watch party with music, food, and a lively street festival atmosphere. Artsakh Paseo, 125 N Artsakh Avenue, Glendale

• Saturday, July 18: 2 PM to 4:30 PM
• Go Metro: Bus 92, 180, or 217 to Brand/Broadway

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Soccer Bars and Breweries in the Valley

Want to watch over a pint? The Valley has breweries and pubs showing the games all tournament long.

San Fernando Brewing Company

San Fernando Brewing Company is your official soccer headquarters from June 11 to July 19. They show every match that falls within business hours on the big screens, and there is a raffle this year. Every game you watch earns an entry, so the more you come, the better your odds. 425 Park Avenue, San Fernando

• June 11 to July 19: Every match during business hours
• More info: @sanfernandobrewingco

Hop Merchants Bottle Shop & Taproom

Hop Merchants in the NoHo Arts District opens at noon every day of the group stage, starting June 11 with the opener, Mexico vs. South Africa. It is a relaxed spot to grab a beer and catch as much of the action as you want. Note that Hop Merchants is 21 and over, so leave the kids at the park parties. 5013 Lankershim Boulevard, North Hollywood

• June 11 to 27: Opens at noon daily through the group stage
• More info: @hopmerchants

Lawless Brewing Company

Lawless Brewing in North Hollywood is opening early for all Mexico, USA, and England games throughout the tournament. They are showing those matches on a giant projector screen with full sound, so it is one of the best spots in the Valley for a real matchday atmosphere. 13210 Burbank Boulevard, North Hollywood

• June 11 to July 19: Open early for all Mexico, USA, and England matches
• More info: @lawlessbeer

Bars and Restaurants

If you want a classic pub feel, the Valley has several proven soccer spots. Each one carries the international feeds and fills up fast on big match days. The Fox and Hounds (11100 Ventura Boulevard, Studio City) is a true British pub and the home of Arsenal Los Angeles. It has 15 TVs, two giant projectors, and great pub food, which makes it the Valley's top spot for international matches. Robin Hood British Pub (13640 Burbank Boulevard, Sherman Oaks) is a real British pub with a full bar and a long history of showing World Cup and Premier League games. Game Changer Brewhouse (13730 Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks) has big screens, full sound, and regular LAFC watch parties. Blue Dog Beer Tavern (4524 Saugus Avenue, Sherman Oaks) is a neighborhood bar with TVs in every direction. It also has a big, shaded front patio. The Brickyard Pub (11130 Magnolia Boulevard, North Hollywood) is one of LAFC's nearly 40 official Bar Partners. Springbok Bar & Grill (16153 Victory Boulevard, Van Nuys) is the Valley's South African sports bar, with fans from countries all over the world. They will be open for every game, and regulars swear by the crispy chicken sandwich. Pickwick Pub (21010 Ventura Boulevard, Woodland Hills) White Harte Pub (22456 Ventura Boulevard, Woodland Hills) and The Local Peasant (22901 Ventura Boulevard, Woodland Hills) The Surly Goat (17337 Ventura Boulevard, Encino) is a craft beer bar hosting a watch party for the USA game. Back Alley Bowling (9118 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge) is a hidden gem if you want to bowl a few frames between matches. Costa Azul (2001 N Buena Vista Street, Burbank) is a family-owned Mexican and seafood restaurant with a full bar, great micheladas, lots of TVs, and a newly installed projector for the games.

A Few Tips

Most park and fan zone events sit near Metro lines. Leave the car at home and use the Metro Trip Planner or LADOT DASH. June and July afternoons get hot. Bring water, sunscreen, and shade for the park parties. Schedules can still change. Check the dates and times on the official pages above before you head out.