The world is full of distressing news, but another global event, the FIFA Men’s World Cup, will be a welcome distraction from all the geopolitical drama.
The Beautiful Game will provide some respite, 90-plus minutes at a time, and it’s likely your neighborhood watering hole will have at least some of the action on TV between Thursday, the beginning of the World Cup, and the championship game on July 19.
Whether you’re a casual fan, someone looking for a more footy-focused experience or opportunities across the border to follow the tournament, we have you covered.
San Diego FC Parties
The local Major League Soccer club has stepped up to host watch parties in several parts of town during the tournament’s round-robin group stage, in some cases focused on the U.S. and Mexico squads:
FIT Social in Belmont Park, 3115 Ocean Front Walk Piazza della Famiglia, Little Italy, 523 W. Date St. Elite Athlete Training Center, 2800 Olympic Pkwy., Chula Vista for the U.S. national team’s Friday opening game against Paraguay; Downtown Chula Vista, around Third Ave. and F Street, for a trio of games including Mexico’s Thursday match against South Korea to open the tournament and a June 18 event. Southwestern College, 900 Otay Lakes Road, July 19 World Cup finals.Every World Cup match
SDFC’s team store Eighteen Threads in Westfield Mission Valley Center (1640 Camino Del Rio N. Suite #337) is teaming up with its neighbor Novo Brazil Brewing to host watch parties; the brewery will show every game.
The formidably-named El Chingon in the Gaslamp Quarter, 560 5th Ave., also will show every match.
The Footy Bars
These establishments cater to the hardest core soccer fans. They open early to show league play every season even without the World Cup, hosting the most passionate Ultras from clubs around the world. So naturally, this summer is their time to shine.
Shakespeare Pub (3701 India St.) has long been ready for this moment; the bar’s website already has a viewing schedule set up for your convenience, starting with Mexico-South Africa on Thursday and running through the July 19 final.
But there’s more. We can also recommend:
Bluefoot Bar in North Park, 3404 30th St. O’Brien’s in Kearny Mesa, 4646 Convoy St. Princess Pub & Grille, 1665 India St., in Little ItalyAround downtown
The Carté Hotel (401 W. Ash St.) confirmed that it will have its rooftop bar open to watch matches throughout the whole tournament with special gameday menus. “We’re showing every game with full venue sound, so it feels like you’re right in the stadium,” a spokesperson said.
El Chingon in the Gaslamp is also offering a $25 RSVP special for Mexico matches, guaranteeing seat for one of the group-stage games and a $25 credit on food or drinks.
The local iteration of the Rooftop Cinema Club “social cinema” group will host parties in Little Italy for two U.S. matches – Friday against Paraguay at 6 p.m. and a noontime tilt on June 19 against Australia. Both parties will be held at the Porto Vista Hotel, 1835 Columbia St.
The hotel also will host parties for the tournament semifinals on July 14-15 and the final on July 19.
And at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, 1 Park Blvd., NÜTRL Seltzer hosts a World Cup watch party on Friday, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Unique viewing spots
North Park Main Street and SoccerCity will hold a massive, free viewing party along 30th Street in North Park on Sunday. Make a day of it from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
How about a match by the pool? The Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina will host live watch parties starting Friday and the resort invites guests to view the games at poolside.
Want to watch from your casino seat? The event center at Harrah’s Resort Southern California, 777 South Resort Drive in Valley Center will show the final match with both general admission and VIP tickets available. The event gets going at noon, July 19. $68.30-$101.80.
Cross the border for outdoor watch parties organized by Baja California’s state government on the streets of Tijuana and Mexicali. Baja Fut Fest will have large LED screens showing live World Cup matches throughout the tournament, including the first match and the final on July 19. Events also include temporary soccer fields, art installations, and more.
In Mexicali, the watch parties will be held at Palenque Del Fex and in Tijuana, on Avenida Revolución.
Special options
If you find yourself wanting a deeper dive into fútbol during the World Cup, there’s two options, but one requires a road trip:
LEGOLAND California Resort in Carlsbad, 1 Legoland Drive, will offer a “World Cup Experience” during the tournament, with visitors getting the chance to test their own futbol skills with interactive games.
The U.S. national team has established a near-literal beachhead in the L.A. area for its own watch parties. The “U.S. Soccer House” (57 Windward Ave., Venice) will host not only watch parties for the group stage matches through June 26, but also daily prize giveaways, meet-and-greets and live entertainment. Opening-night festivities will culminate with a screening of the first episode of the HBO Max docuseries “U.S. Against the World.”
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