Boston Stadium, located in Foxborough, Massachusetts, will be hosting seven FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches in June and July 2026. Even without tickets to the games, visitors and residents alike will have lots of opportunities to join the celebration by watching the games in festive settings this summer!
FIFA Fan Festival™ Boston
The official Fan Festival will be held at Boston’s City Hall Plaza from June 12-27, with two or three matches shown per day. Designed as a true community celebration, it will showcase the energy, diversity, and creativity of the region. During breaks in the soccer action, a Cultural Showcase featuring local musicians, dancers, artists, and performers will entertain and inspire the crowd. A curated food and beverage program will highlight Boston’s local flavors. Please note, free registration is required and does not guarantee entry.
Watch Parties
Soccer fans will be able to enjoy viewing experiences across the state in a variety of watch party settings. More watch parties are announced every day—please check out the Visit Massachusetts Watch Parties page for the latest information, including locations, dates, and ticketing information.
In Greater Boston, fans will have several watch parties to choose from. Chelsea Square will transform into Fiesta Futbol, showing World Cup matches for the duration of the tournament. Pride House Boston is the hub for LGBTQ+ sports fans during the World Cup. Boston’s Menino Convention and Exhibition Center will host a series of watch parties. Cambridge United watch party series will bring the celebration to several neighborhoods and MIT’s campus.
In the North of Boston region, Lexington is organizing an 11-day Soccer Celebration on the lawn of the Visit Center, adjacent to the historic Lexington Battle Green. South of Boston, Brockton will show World Cup matches at Campanelli Stadium along with free family activities.
In Central Massachusetts, Worcester along with partners including the Massachusetts Organization of African Descendants, is hosting a series of World Cup watch parties on Worcester Common. The MetroWest Fan Zone features two locations (Kelleher Field in Marlborough and Franklin Town Common) for fans to check out.
In Western Massachusetts, the MassMutual Center in Springfield is holding several watch parties at The Landing, located next to the MassMutual Center. Greenfield is hosting a viewing of the June 19 USA vs. Australia match at a local movie theater. Easthampton will show several matches complementing other cultural celebrations at its Millside Summer Events Series at Millside Park.
The Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association is taking their watch parties on the road across Massachusetts. Soccer-loving youth and their families can enjoy festivals in Pittsfield, Barnstable, Northampton, Fall River, Fitchburg, Brockton, Lawrence, New Bedford, Worcester, and Leominster.
Restaurants and Bars
Many restaurants and bars in Massachusetts will have special viewing opportunities for soccer fans. Conveniently located right across the street from the FIFA Fan Festival Boston, the Dubliner will be a great place to watch games over a pint. Phoenix Landing in Cambridge is recognized as one of the best soccer bars in America. The American Outlaws Boston Chapter will be holding watch parties at the Banshee, Teddy’s on the Hill, Parlor Sports, and Faces Brewing Company; in Chicopee, The Rumbleseat Bar and Grill is the Western Massachusetts headquarters of the American Outlaws supporters club.
This is just a taste of the ways to celebrate soccer this summer in Massachusetts. For the more complete list, head over to our Watch Parties page.
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