With 48 countries playing 104 matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026™, there’s unlimited football action and fan culture to soak up. Looking to amp up the football fan energy? In host cities in the U.S. and Canada, experience the diverse and energetic FIFA Fan Festival™, discover other local sites where fans gather, and celebrate in swanky lounges of Marriott Bonvoy participating hotels.
At the FIFA Fan Festival™, you can cheer passionately in a fan-driven atmosphere, watching crucial matches on massive screens and enjoying local food and drinks. Live entertainment, interactive games, and football culture connect fans from all over the globe.
Let’s discover the best places to watch games and stay during the FIFA World Cup 2026™. As always, check for travel guidelines and closures before planning your trip.
Fan Celebrations in the United States
Los Angeles, California
World-class festivities await in Los Angeles at FIFA Fan Festival™ LA at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Thrill to live FIFA World Cup 2026™ match broadcasts, enjoy special fan activations, and devour L.A.-inspired food.
Near the stadium, the 10,000-square-foot Tom’s Watch Bar in Inglewood features more than 60 screens with immersive sound. Devour dishes like ahi tuna poke nachos or Korean BBQ wings and sample 50-plus beers.
Sip a post-game cocktail at the nearby Brizo Bar & Restaurant at Courtyard by Marriott Marina del Rey. This beautiful waterfront property has an outdoor pool and a 24/7 gym to keep you match-fit.
Miami, Florida
Bayfront Park is the spectacular waterfront venue for FIFA Fan Festival™ Miami. Fans can gather here free of charge to enjoy locally inspired food, games, and live music along with match broadcasts in a family-friendly atmosphere.
In Miami’s pulsating, artsy Wynwood neighborhood, Grails provides 70-plus TVs showing live sports. You can check out the sneaker-themed sports lounge and the patio inspired by “Miami Vice,” and try the signature empanadas and seasoned wings.
The lobby bar at Moxy Miami Wynwood features funky decor and adjoins a spacious patio overlooking the city skyline — optimal for keeping the party going.
New York, New York
Moxy NYC Times Square’s Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Grill is an ideal place to celebrate after a match. (Photos: Marriott International)
A lot of FIFA World Cup 2026™ activity will be taking place in New York with multiple Fan Experiences. Rockefeller Center will be home to an immersive Fan Village with live matches on view and football experiences in the heart of Midtown.
Arguably Manhattan’s best football bar, Smithfield Hall has eight TVs for gathering with fans, plus pro-league fixtures worldwide. Keep your energy up with dishes featuring local ingredients, like the beef sliders or the spicy chicken wrap. Canadian footie fans flock to the Canuck. The Chelsea sports bar offers poutine, Canadian beers, and portraits of Canadian celebs. At the ultrafashionable Moxy NYC Times Square, toast victories at the Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Grill and dance to live DJ music.
San Francisco Bay Area, California
FIFA World Cup 2026™ fever is high in the Bay Area. Multiple official watch parties are taking place in this region — stay tuned for announcements.
Just a 15-minute drive from the host stadium, Mountain View’s Sports Page Bar & Grill is a certified local institution. You can play ping-pong or beach volleyball, and they serve great Cobb salads and teriyaki burgers. For a different atmosphere, choose the lively w xyz Bar, featuring craft cocktails and live music by local artists, at Aloft Santa Clara.
Seattle, Washington
Four exciting fan celebration sites welcome fans in Seattle. At Seattle Center, check out the Let’s Play SEA ’26 – World Soccer Fan Celebration, including a big indoor screen for match viewing, DJs, and family play areas. Seattle Soccer House at Pacific Place has a high-resolution, four-story-tall screen. Don’t miss Seattle Matchday Live at Victory Hall or FIFA World Cup 2026™ programming at Waterfront Park.
Hatback Bar & Grille, right by the stadium, attracts fans with an on-site microbrewery, tasty treats like IPA-battered onion rings, and 20 TVs. Courtyard by Marriott Seattle Downtown/Pioneer Square offers an ideal gateway close to Pike Place Market and post-match nightlife.
Dallas and Houston, Texas
At the FIFA Fan Festival™ in Dallas’ Fair Park, the Pavilion amphitheater delivers a vibrant watch party with giant screens. There are also interactive games, giveaways, and mini-pitches where kids can play football. Check into Sheraton Dallas Hotel, where Draft Sports Bar and Lounge entertains patrons and special fan experiences abound.
In Houston’s East Downtown, the FIFA Fan Festival™ showcases diverse football cultures and provides big-screen match viewing at its best. Head to the chic Moxy Houston Downtown to relax in your contemporary room — or ride the lobby’s mechanical bull.
Atlanta, Georgia
Enjoy true Southern hospitality with global flair at the FIFA Fan Festival™ Atlanta at Centennial Park. Meanwhile, STATS Brewpub offers more than 70 screens. It’s walking distance from the stadium and Moxy Atlanta Downtown.
Kansas City, Missouri
Staged at the National WWI Museum and Memorial, the FIFA Fan Festival™ Kansas City offers landmark visuals from the KC Heart gateway to the main 45-by-25-foot viewing screen. Stroll to the elegant Kansas City Marriott Downtown to continue your evening at BarCentral.
Boston, Massachusetts
From Courtyard by Marriott Boston Downtown, it’s an easy walk or ride on the T to the FIFA Fan Festival™ Boston at City Hall Plaza. Enjoy Beantown-style food and drinks and play interactive games while catching big matches.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Fairmount Park’s Lemon Hill hosts the FIFA Fan Festival™ Philadelphia. International fans can connect amid live match broadcasts, cultural events, and food stalls aplenty. And the 1977-founded Chickie’s & Pete’s is a classic gathering spot for Philly sports lovers. Like Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia South at The Navy Yard, it’s near the stadium, ensuring you can maximize FIFA World Cup 2026™ fever.
Fan Celebrations in Canada
Vancouver, British Columbia
FIFA Fan Festival™ Vancouver centers on the 10,000-capacity, open-air Amphitheatre at the PNE, with the North Shore Mountains as a spectacular backdrop. Gigantic screens anchor Vancouver’s best watch party. Award-winning musical acts and fabulous food vendors keep the good vibes going.
Don’t miss the stadium-area Red Card Sports Bar + Eatery. It dishes up fabulous pizzas from a redbrick Italian pizza oven, and there are 16 TVs and two projection screens.
JW Marriott Parq Vancouver and the DOUGLAS, Autograph Collection overlook Vancouver’s stadium and offer wonderful places to stay before and after football excitement.
Toronto, Ontario
Near the stadium, FIFA Fan Festival™ Toronto graces Fort York National Historic Site and the Bentway, an inclusive public space under the Gardiner Expressway. Exciting match broadcasts, cultural programming, and food showcasing Toronto’s diversity lie in store.
Real Sports Bar & Grill is all about going big. Situated in Toronto’s sports district, the 25,000-square-foot venue boasts a 39-foot-long, cinema-style screen, plus comfort food like smoked brisket sliders and four-cheese ravioli.
The upscale Toronto Marriott City Centre Hotel is a sports fan’s dream. Next to Toronto’s baseball stadium, it includes a sports bar overlooking the baseball field.
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