Los Angeles is gearing up for a citywide takeover of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with bars, breweries, restaurants, and major venues across the region preparing for packed watch parties, extended hours, and match-day screenings that will stretch from neighborhood dives to large-scale immersive experiences.
At the top end of the viewing scale, the FIFA Fan Festival at LA Memorial Coliseum will serve as the official hub from June 11–14, featuring opening matches including USA vs. Paraguay, live music, food vendors, soccer activations, and ticketed entry starting at $8.30.
Cosm Los Angeles will screen matches inside its 12K+ LED immersive “Shared Reality” dome, while Tom’s Watch Bar in South Park will offer full-audio broadcasts, official watch parties, and VIP seating packages for high-demand games.
LA Metro is also adjusting transit logistics for match days, with park-and-ride reservations up to $95, Union Station event parking capped at $65, and SoFi Stadium parking expected to run between $150 and $300.
Westside & Santa Monica Area
- Busby’s West offers a full sports bar setup with cocktails, burgers, pizza, and plenty of screens, plus pool tables and bar games.
- O’Brien’s Irish Pub will screen every match, continuing its long-standing role as a reliable live-sports destination.
- Thunderbird Bar keeps things low-key with a darker dive-bar atmosphere, Skee-ball machines, Tex-Mex food, and happy hour specials from 4–7 p.m.
- Tiny’s Hi-Dive adds a casual Westside option with multiple TVs spread across rooms and a laid-back crowd.
Silver Lake & Eastside
- Fatty Mart will host a free three-day viewing party from June 19–21 in collaboration with Venice Fest, including a June 20 neighborhood block party with live music and food.
- Pijja Palace stands out with 13 TV screens packed throughout its wood-lined dining room, creating one of the most screen-dense viewing setups in the city.
- Red Lion, 33 Taps, Silverlake United, and Drugstore Cowboy will also host match screenings in the area.
West Hollywood & Los Feliz
- Barney’s Beanery, a century-old Los Angeles institution, continues its run as a high-energy sports bar drawing large World Cup crowds.
- Hi Tops, with locations in both West Hollywood and Los Feliz, leans into its identity as a “neighborhood gay sports bar” with brick interiors and steady match-day traffic.
Valley
- The Woodman in Sherman Oaks delivers a classic sports bar experience with craft beer, burgers, and proximity to nearby dining spots like The Joint and Petit Trois.
- Surly Goat in Encino will also show matches for Valley fans looking for a neighborhood bar setting.
- Fox & Hound in North Hollywood adds another local option for viewing parties.
Downtown LA & Central LA
- Tom’s Watch Bar continues its Downtown footprint with official watch parties and full-audio match coverage.
- 33 Taps provides a more traditional sports bar environment for fans in the DTLA area.
- Cat & Fiddle in Mid-City rounds out central LA options with pub-style screenings.
South Bay
- Torrance Tavern features a shaded patio, strong game-day food lineup including chile verde nachos and buffalo chicken mac and cheese, and happy hour twice daily from 4–7 p.m. and 10 p.m. to close.
- Grunions Sports Bar & Grill in Manhattan Beach, open since 1974, remains a South Bay staple with HDTVs, pub fare, and dozens of beers on tap.
- Underground Pub in Hermosa Beach adds another local screening destination.
Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley
- Lucky Baldwins, Barney’s Beanery, King’s Row, The 35’er, and Rocco’s Tavern will all host World Cup crowds across Pasadena.
Long Beach
- Legends and Gallaghers will both screen matches, adding to the city’s coastal viewing options.
Special Venues & Large-Scale Experiences
- Cosm Los Angeles offers one of the most high-tech viewing experiences in the city with its immersive 12K+ LED dome.
- The Garage in Palms features more than 30 televisions across indoor and patio seating.
- The Greyhound Bar & Grill in Highland Park remains a dependable neighborhood hub with bar food and wall-to-wall screens.
- The LA Memorial Coliseum hosts the official FIFA Fan Festival™ June 11–14.
- Common Space Brewery in Hawthorne will show every match with extended hours and collaborations with LA Galaxy, I Love Micheladas, Angel City FC, and Que Parche.
- The Woodman-adjacent dining scene in Sherman Oaks includes The Joint and Petit Trois for pre- or post-game plans.
With SoFi Stadium food workers voting 96% in favor of a strike just days before the World Cup opener, soccer fans are mapping out alternative game-day plans at local Los Angeles spots to guarantee their beer and avoid the chaos.
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