The World Cup 2026 draw will be held Friday (noon ET) in Washington, D.C. Here’s information on watch parties being held in and around the 11 U.S. host cities.
Arlington, VA • Ireland’s Four Courts
The closest soccer bar to the draw at the Kennedy Center is holding a watch party with omplimentary apps, raffles, sponsored by Heineken.
Atlanta • Outside Fado Buckhead
Atlanta will host its viewing celebration outside Fado Buckhead, starting at 11 a.m. ET. Guests are encouraged to arrive before 11:45 a.m. to secure viewing space.
Bethlehem, PA • ArtsQuest
Since 2014, ArtsQuest has hosted the Lehigh Valley SoccerFest & Viewing Party showcasing the World Cup. It kicks off this cycle with a draw party at the ArtsQuest Campus at SteelStacks.
Doral, Florida • Doral Amphitheater
A draw watch party event will take place at the Doral Amphitheater at Doral Central Park.
Fort Worth • Billy Bob’s Texas
The North Texas Host Committee and Visit Fort Worth will stage a draw party experience at Billy Bob’s Texas. Doors open at 10 a.m. CT.
Frisco, Texas • National Soccer Hall of Fame
FC Dallas will host a watch party for the World Cup draw on Dec. 5 at 11 a.m. inside the Gallagher Club at the National Soccer Hall of Fame at Toyota Stadium. A highlight: a raffle for two tickets to all five group-stage matches taking place next summer in Dallas.
Houston • The Phoenix on Westheimer
The pub will hand out World Cup Draw worksheets to help fans follow along during the draw. Its Friday lunch special features fish & chips and Guinness pints.
Kansas City • KC Live!
The Kansas City Power & Light District and KC2026, Kansas City’s World Cup organizing committee, will host a watch party at KC Live!. The watch party will feature Nate Bukaty, the former Sporting KC commentator and Fox Sports broadcaster, and soccer broadcaster Jimmy Conrad, who played for the USA at the 2006 World Cup and is a former Kansas City Wizards defender. Special guest Matt Besler, who played for Sporting KC and for the USA at the 2014 World Cup, will also appear.
Miami • La Tropical – Wynwood
MLS Productions will produce and host a watch along show at Cerveceria La Tropical (42 NE 25th Street. Wynwood). MLS Season Pass talent will be joined by special guests including Orlando City (and USMNT) defender Alex Freeman and former Whitecaps striker Tosaint Ricketts.
New York • Times Square
U.S. Soccer is hosting an official viewing event (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET) in Times Square. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. U.S. Soccer will have special guests on hand and it is organizing a 5v5 mini-pitch tournament with prizes.
• The American Outlaws NYC chapter is organizing a watch party at nearby Long Acre Tavern.
Oakland • The Athletic Club Oakland
The Oakland Roots and Bay Area Host Committee will host a free watch party beginning at 8 a.m. PT at The Athletic Club Oakland.
Philadelphia • Brauhaus Schmitz
Brauhaus Schmitz will host a draw celebration beginning 11:30 a.m. ET, featuring hall-wide screening. The event includes drink specials, German beer, raffles, food features, and a festival-style soccer launch atmosphere.
Philadelphia • Stateside Live!
Philadelphia Soccer 2026 will host a free community watch party at Stateside Live! from 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. ET, featuring giveaways, mascots, athlete appearances, and hosted programming. Broadcast veteran Anthony Gargano will emcee.
San Jose • PayPal Park
The San Jose Earthquakes will host a draw party at PayPal Park with gates opening 9 a.m. PT (8:45 a.m. for season-ticket holders). Admission is free with registration, and early attendees receive coffee, donuts, and — for the first 500 guests — a World Cup scarf. A hosted panel with Ted Ramey, Tommy Thompson, and Víctor Bernárdez will accompany the broadcast as groups are unveiled.
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Seattle • Stoup Capitol Hill
Stoup Capitol Hill (1158 Broadway) will be the site of the World Cup draw watch party being organized by the Seattle 2026 host committee.
San Francisco • Thrive City, Chase Center
Thrive City at Chase Center will host a live watch party featuring a plaza-wide broadcast beginning at 9 a.m. PT. The first 150 fans receive a free World Cup 2026 bucket hat. Space is first-come, first-served.
Sugar Land, Texas
Sugar Land and Little Woodrow’s will co-host a citywide draw celebration at 10:30 a.m. CT with live screening, food and drink for purchase, giveaways, music, and family-friendly fan activities. The draw will be the occasion for Sugar Land to open a new social district on Friday.
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