Los Angeles is gearing up for a city-wide takeover of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with bars, restaurants, cafes, and venues across the region gearing up for packed viewing parties, extended hours, and game-day screenings that will range from neighborhood depth to massive immersive experiences.
At the top end of the viewing scale, the FIFA Fan Festival at the LA Memorial Coliseum will serve as the official venue from June 11-14, featuring the opening games including USA vs. Paraguay, live music, food vendors, soccer games, and admission tickets start at $8.30.
Cosm Los Angeles will feature the match inside its 12K+ LED immersive “Shared Reality” dome, while Tom’s Watch Bar in South Park will offer full audio streaming, official watch parties, and VIP seating packages for in-demand games.
LA Metro is also making transportation arrangements on game days, with park and ride reservations up to $95, Union Station event parking up to $65, and SoFi Stadium parking expected to run between $150 and $300.
Westside and Santa Monica area
- Busby’s West offers a full sports bar setup with cocktails, burgers, pizza, and multiple screens, as well as pool tables and bar games.
- O’Brien’s Irish Pub will screen every performance, continuing its long-standing role as a reliable venue for live performances.
- Thunderbird Bar keeps things low-key with a dark dive-bar atmosphere, Skee-ball machines, Tex-Mex food, and happy hour specials from 4–7 pm.
- Tiny’s Hi-Dive adds an unusual Westside option with multiple TVs spread throughout the room and a comfortable crowd.
Silver Lake and Eastside
- Fatty Mart will host a free three-day party from June 19-21 in partnership with Venice Fest, including a June 20 block party with live music and food.
- Pijja Palace boasts 13 full-screen TVs in its wood-paneled dining room, creating one of the most dense viewing systems in the city.
- Red Lion, 33 Taps, Silverlake United, and Drugstore Cowboy will also host the local qualifiers.
West Hollywood and Los Feliz
- Barney’s Beanery, a 100-year-old Los Angeles institution, continues to serve as a high-energy sports bar that draws huge World Cup crowds.
- Hi Tops, which has locations in West Hollywood and Los Feliz, leans on its identity as a “gay sports bar” with brick interiors and strong game-day traffic.
The valley
- The Woodman at Sherman Oaks delivers a classic sports bar with craft beer, burgers, and proximity to nearby restaurants like The Joint and Petit Trois.
- The Surly Goat in Encino will also serve as a match for Valley fans looking for a bar.
- The Fox & Hound in North Hollywood adds another option for a place to watch parties.
Downtown LA and Central LA
- Tom’s Watch Bar continues its Downtown roots with official watch parties and full game broadcasts.
- 33 Taps provides a traditional sports venue for fans in the DTLA area.
- Cat & Fiddle in Mid-City rounds out mid-LA options with a pub-style experiment.
South Bay
- Torrance Tavern has a shaded patio, a solid game day menu that includes chile verde nachos and buffalo chicken mac and cheese, and happy hour twice daily from 4–7 pm and 10 pm to close.
- Grunions Sports Bar & Grill in Manhattan Beach, open since 1974, remains a South Bay staple with HDTVs, theatrical fare, and plenty of beer on tap.
- The Underground Pub in Hermosa Beach adds another local spot to explore.
Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley
- Lucky Baldwins, Barney’s Beanery, King’s Row, The 35’er, and Rocco’s Tavern will all host World Cup crowds in Pasadena.
Long Beach
- Legends and Gallaghers will both feature parallels, adding to the city’s waterfront viewing options.
Special Places and Great Experiences
- Cosm Los Angeles offers the most high-tech viewing experience in the city with its 12K+ LED fixed dome.
- The Garage at the Palms has over 30 televisions in the indoor living area and patio.
- Greyhound Bar & Grill in Highland Park remains a reliable neighborhood institution 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 be showing every game with extended hours and collaborations with LA Galaxy, I Love Micheladas, Angel City FC, and Que Parche.
- Woodman’s nearby restaurants in Sherman Oaks include The Joint and Petit Trois for pre- or post-game plans.
With food workers at SoFi Stadium voting 96% in favor of a strike just days before the World Cup opener, soccer fans are mapping out different game-day schedules in local Los Angeles areas to secure their beer and avoid chaos.
