SF FIFA World Cup 2026: Free Watch Parties and Fan Zones

The FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, with matches across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The Bay Area hosts matches at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, and San Francisco runs free public watch parties and fan zones where you can see matches on large screens. What to Expect San Francisco’s free fan zones screen matches live with food vendors, music, and family activities. China Basin Park at Mission Rock holds free public screenings starting June 13. The Pier 39 Fan Zone runs from June 12 through the final on July 19. Thrive City at Chase Center also hosts watch parties through the tournament. The Bay Area Host Committee lists more than 30 fan zone venues across San Francisco and the wider region. The four Bay Area group-stage matches at Levi’s Stadium are Qatar vs Switzerland on June 13, Austria vs Jordan on June 16, Turkiye vs Paraguay on June 19, and Australia vs Paraguay on June 25. Stadium matches require tickets through FIFA. The San Francisco fan zones are free. Details When: June 11 to July 19, 2026. San Francisco fan zones open June 12 (Pier 39) and June 13 (China Basin Park at Mission Rock). Where: China Basin Park at Mission Rock, Pier 39, and Thrive City at Chase Center, among other Bay Area venues. Cost: Free at the San Francisco fan zones. Matches at Levi’s Stadium require FIFA tickets. Getting there: The Muni T Third line serves Mission Rock and Chase Center. The F Market line runs to Pier 39 along the Embarcadero. Take Muni or Caltrain to the waterfront venues, since parking near Oracle Park and Chase Center is limited on event days.