Which US cities will host World Cup watch parties? Dates, times and locations
Excitement levels are starting to build as the USMNT participate at their first World Cup since Brazil 2014.
Gregg Berhalter’s US team are already in Doha with the USMNT one of the first national sides to arrive in the Gulf nation as the countdown continues to Sunday’s inaugural match.
With all the major leagues now on hold until after the tournament, excitement levels are building across the world and this is especially true in the US where fans are looking forward to seeing the national team perform on the biggest stage after failing to qualify for the 2018 Russia World Cup.
Group B kick-off times
21 November: Khalifa International Stadium: England-Iran 08:00 am ET / 05:00 am PT
21 November: Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium: USA-Wales 02:00 pm ET / 11:00 am PT
25 November: Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium: Wales-Iran 05:00 am ET / 02:00 am PT
25 November: Al Bayt Stadium: England-USA 2:00 pm ET / 11:00 am PT
29 November: Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium: Wales-England 2:00 pm ET / 11:00 am PT
29 November: Al Thumama Stadium: Iran-USA 2:00 pm ET / 11:00 am PT
Testament to this growing thirst for the World Cup is the amount of US cities hosting watch parties ahead of the Group B clashes where the US will face Wales, England and Iran in a tricky group.
Boston
- First 200 fans will receive a free Revolution/US Soccer scarf (Royale Boston)
- Friday, Nov. 25 | USA vs. England
Cross Pavilion, Gillette Stadium
- Invitation-only for Season Ticket members (Cross Pavilion, Gillette Stadium)
- Friday, Nov. 25 | USA vs. England
Chicago
- Any and all USA knockout stage games
- Monday, Nov. 21 | USA vs. Wales
- Friday, Nov. 25 | USA vs. England
- Tuesday, Nov. 29 | USA vs. Iran
Colorado
- Nov. 20 - Dec. 18: All World Cup games
Columbus
Dallas
The Gallagher Club at the National Soccer Hall of Fame
- NB: Pre-registration is required
- Monday, Nov. 21 | USA vs. Wales
- Friday, Nov. 25 | USA vs. England
- Tuesday, Nov. 29 | USA vs. Iran
Kansas City
Kansas City Power and Light District
- Tickets are available for USA and Mexico group stage watch parties
- Monday, Nov. 21 | 1 pm CT: USA vs. Wales
- Tuesday, Nov. 22 | 10 am CT: Mexico vs. Poland
- Friday, Nov. 25 | 1 pm CT: USA vs. England
- Saturday, Nov. 26 | 1 pm CT: Mexico vs. Argentina
- Tuesday, Nov. 29 | 1 pm CT: USA vs. Iran
- Wednesday, Nov. 30 | 1 pm CT: Mexico vs. Saudi Arabia
Los Angeles
Legends Plaza at Dignity Health Sports Park
- Monday, Nov. 21 | USA vs. Wales (Legends Plaza at Dignity Health Sports Park)
- Tuesday, Nov. 29 | USA vs. Iran (Tom’s Watch Bar)
Minnesota
- Watch parties are also organized for every quarterfinal (Dec. 9 - Dec. 10) and semifinal (Dec. 13 - Dec. 14) match, as well as the final (Dec. 18)
- Monday, Nov. 21 | 1 pm CT: USA vs. Wales
- Friday, Nov. 25 | 1 pm CT: USA vs. England
- Tuesday, Nov. 29 | 1 pm CT: USA vs. Iran
Nashville
- GEODIS Park will host watch parties for any and all USA knockout stage matches
- Monday, Nov. 21 | USA vs. Wales (GEODIS Park)
- Friday, Nov. 25 | USA vs. England (GEODIS Park)
- Tuesday, Nov. 29 | USA vs. Iran (GEODIS Park)
- Wednesday, Nov. 23 | 10 am CT: Costa Rica vs. Spain (Third and Home)
- Sunday, Nov. 26 | Argentina vs. Mexico (Bearded Iris)
- Friday, Dec. 9 or Saturday, Dec. 10: Non-USA match (Bearded Iris)
- Monday, Dec. 5 | Round-of-16 match (Smokin Thighs)
- Tuesday, Dec. 6 | Round-of-16 match (Beyond the Edge)
- Thursday, Dec. 1 | Costa Rica vs. Germany (The Pub Nashville)
New York
- Monday, Nov. 21 | USA vs. Wales (Hendrickson’s)
- Friday, Nov. 25 | USA vs. England (Thatcher McGhee’s)
- Tuesday, Nov. 29 | USA vs. Iran (Mulligan’s)
Orlando
- Monday, Nov. 21 | USA vs. Wales (Wall Street Plaza)
- Tuesday, Nov. 29 | USA vs. Iran (Wall Street Plaza)
- Friday, Nov. 25 | USA vs. England (Ace Cafe)
- Sunday, Dec. 18 | World Cup Final (Ace Cafe)
Philadelphia
- There were will watch parties for any and all USA knockout stage matches
- Monday, Nov. 21 | USA vs. Wales
- Friday, Nov. 25 | USA vs. England
- Tuesday, Nov. 29 | USA vs. Iran
Seattle
- Interactive games, giveaways/prizes
- Monday, Nov. 21 | USA vs. Wales
- Friday, Nov. 25 | USA vs. England
- Tuesday, Nov. 29 | USA vs. Iran