Where to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the DMV: Best Bars, Deals and Fan Zones
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Updated June 2026. The tournament runs June 11 through July 19. All 104 matches air on FOX and FS1
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is here, and the DMV is treating it like a home game. With 48 countries, 104 matches, and a month of drama between June 11 and July 19, there is no shortage of places across DC, Arlington, and Montgomery County to watch, from free outdoor fan zones on the National Mall to neighborhood pubs with deal stacks built specifically for match days.
Here's everything you need to know, organized by area.
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Team USA Match Schedule
Mark these dates now. Full schedule at FIFA.com:
June 12, 9 PM — USA vs. Paraguay
June 19, 3 PM — USA vs. Australia
June 25, 10 PM — USA vs. Turkey
Washington DC
Free Fan Zones
FIFA World Cup Fan Zone — National Mall The biggest free watch party in the region. Located on the National Mall between 3rd and 4th Streets near the Capitol, the fan zone runs the full tournament and will show all Team USA matches plus every knockout-round game. Expect live match viewing, interactive exhibits, youth programming, cultural showcases, food, music, and family-friendly activations. Open as late as 1 AM for select games. Free and open to the public.
D.C. United: United in Play Soccer Celebration DC's official World Cup epicenter, designated by Mayor Muriel Bowser and hosted by D.C. United in partnership with the DowntownDC BID and Navy Yard BID. Two locations and dates:
Franklin Park (Downtown): June 12-14 — USA vs. Paraguay (June 12), Brazil vs. Morocco (June 13)
Tingey Plaza (Navy Yard): June 19-21 — USA vs. Australia (June 19)
Free with advance registration. Live screenings, youth soccer activities, local food vendors, and family programming.
Hi-Lawn at Union Market Rooftop turf soccer pitch in NoMa with giant LED screens and capacity for up to 1,000 fans. Soccer-themed trivia, DJs, and entertainment throughout the tournament. Kid-friendly during daytime hours. Free with reservations available.
La Cosecha (Union Market) Latin American food hall with large-screen viewing emphasizing Latin American national teams. Tacos, arepas, pupusas, and curated menus from Cafe Unido and Grand Cata wines available for purchase. No games screened after 10 PM. Open to the public.
Wunder Garten x Volo Sports (Shaw) Giant indoor and outdoor screenings with themed entertainment, giveaways, fan competitions, and specialty international brews. Kicked off with USA vs. Senegal (May 31) and USA vs. Germany (June 6). 75+ activations including embassy collaborations and cultural celebrations. Free and open to the public; VIP options available.
The Wharf World Cup Watch Zone Pearl Street transforms into an open-air viewing destination with a large outdoor screen. Kirwan's and Pink Tiger are hosting patio watch parties, with more restaurants joining throughout the tournament. For a full guide to The Wharf, see our Wharf DC Complete Guide. Check The Wharf's website for updates.
DC Bars and Restaurants with Deals
Sports & Social / Upstate FTW (U Street) Built for groups. Wall-to-wall TVs with stadium-quality sound, DJs, hosts, and in-game moments throughout the tournament. World Cup-themed food menu inspired by the three host nations (USA, Canada, Mexico) tied to specific stadiums and regions.
Drink specials: Heineken and Dos Equis buckets all tournament; $3 domestic bottles during USA matches; beer towers and cocktails available
Food specials: Shrimp Siu Mai $10 | Birria Tacos 2 for $10 | Disco Fries $10
Prost (Mount Vernon Square) Authentic Bavarian beer hall and the official home base for Germany and Austria fans. All matches screened. 11 German and Austrian drafts on tap.
Specials: $5 off 1-liter Spaten drafts | $6 NÜTRL | $10 Pretzel Knotchos
Hall Pass (Penn Quarter/Chinatown) The "Global Matchday HQ" for the tournament. USA opener festivities begin June 12, with every tournament match, country-themed viewing parties, international beers, and street food-inspired menus throughout.
Penn Social (Penn Quarter) Massive sports bar kicking off with Mexico vs. South Africa on opening day (June 11). Marquee matches and events throughout the tournament. See more Penn Quarter happy hours.
Tom's Watch Bar (Navy Yard) Tournament-long viewing events across wall-to-wall screens. One of the most purpose-built sports bar experiences in the city. See more Navy Yard happy hours.
The Bullpen at the Washington Nationals (Navy Yard) Outdoor viewing with multiple screens in an electric stadium setting, 17+ days of games on the schedule. Food trucks equipped for Team USA matches. Can be paired with a Nats game, see our Nationals Game Day Guide for more.
Royal Sands Social Club (Navy Yard) 25+ TVs and a projector. Happy hour daily from 4 PM and all night on Sundays.
Tournament-long specials: draft beers from $5.95, craft cocktails from $9.95
Food: pineapple guacamole, sliders, Floridian rolls, steak and cheese subs, crab rangoon nachos
Mission Navy Yard (Navy Yard) Full tournament coverage with private and semi-private event spaces.
Specials: draft beers from $5.95, craft cocktails from $9.95
Food: chicken tinga tacos, quesadillas, sliders, loaded waffle fries
Solace Outpost (Navy Yard) Screening every single 2026 World Cup game with sound. No exceptions.
Lucky Bar (Dupont Circle) One of DC's longest-running soccer bars. Hosting multiple USA watch parties, starting with USA vs. Australia. A reliable pick for the soccer-first crowd. See more Dupont Circle happy hours.
Public Bar Live (Dupont Circle) Early opens for World Cup games throughout the tournament. Home base for Colombia fans.
The Admiral (Dupont Circle) Full tournament coverage with private and semi-private event spaces. Burgers and Brews every Tuesday: burger, fries, and 16oz draft for $19.95.
Specials: draft beers from $5.95, craft cocktails from $9.95
Food: Floridian rolls, crab rangoon nachos, sliders, chicken bites, sampler platter
Madhatter (Dupont Circle) DC staple since 1982. Multiple screens, private dining options, country-themed viewing parties, and all matches screened.
Specials: $5 Mich Ultra and Madhatter Light drafts | $6 NÜTRLs | $20 pitchers | $30 NÜTRL buckets | $40 beer towers (120 oz)
Franklin Hall (Columbia Heights) Year-round home for football fans, hosting a series of watch parties throughout the tournament. Official home base for Croatia fans (June 4 and 17).
Metrobar (Brookland) Outdoor venue near Rhode Island Ave NE. Team USA watch parties on a 20-foot screen, with cocktails, beers, and pizza specials.
Grand Cata (Shaw / Union Market) DC's Latin American wine bar hosting fans at both their Shaw flagship and La Cosecha at Union Market. Curated wines, spirits, and small bites throughout the tournament.
Over/Under Sports Bar (Mount Vernon Square) Rooftop sports bar with wall-to-wall TVs, game sound, and all-day drink specials. Brazil vs. Morocco viewing party on June 13. See more rooftop happy hours.
Mercy Me (Downtown) Chef Daniela Moreira's South American-inspired restaurant transforms its indoor/outdoor patio into "Bar Mundial" for the tournament. Open every day from 5 PM for the 6, 8, and 10 PM matches. South American-inspired cocktails and street food. Home base for Brazil fans (with Bar Cana).
Immigrant Food (Downtown) Match streaming plus the "World Cup Combo": $13 for Greek wings and a beer. Simple, solid value near the White House.
Mélange Foods (Shaw) Watch parties with World Cup drink and food specials across three menus: Mélange Burger, Doro Soul Food, and Moya Ethiopian-Mexican fusion from Chef Elias Taddesse.
Specials: $8 tenders | $6 sliders | $4 tacos | 6-pack Pacifico $22 | 6-pack High Noons $17 | $10 cocktails | $6 draft beers | $5 wines
Boundary Stone (Bloomingdale) Neighborhood pub screening the full tournament schedule. $6 local drafts during all matches.
Station 4 (The Wharf) Four big screens, a variety of matches, food and drink specials. Free RSVP. See more Wharf DC happy hours.
Browse all DC happy hours on our full database.
Arlington and Northern Virginia
Watch Parties and Events
Top Star World Cup Experience at Upside on Moore (Rosslyn) Pre-tournament all-ages party on June 6, noon-5 PM. FIFA video game tournament with a chance to win World Cup tickets, custom ball and jersey designs, soccer-focused vendors, DJ, and food and drinks from Upside vendors. 1700 N. Moore St., Arlington.
BOE USA World Cup Watch Party Series (Clarendon) Clarendon's country-themed bar transforms into "a full-blown American fan zone" for all three Team USA group stage matches. USA vs. Paraguay (June 12, 9 PM), USA vs. Australia (June 19, 3 PM), USA vs. Turkey (June 25, 10 PM). Live DJs before and after every match. Dress code is red, white, and blue.
Specials: Frozen Red, White and Blue Flag drinks | $4 domestic beers | $5 rail drinks
Watch Party Wednesdays at Arlington Mill Community Center Free outdoor watch parties on June 17 (Ghana vs. Panama, 7 PM), June 24 (Brazil vs. Scotland, 6 PM), and July 1 (TBD, 8 PM). Giant outdoor screen, live DJ, food trucks. Youth futsal drop-in games and a video gaming lounge with EAFC tournaments for teens. Doors open one hour before kickoff. 909 S. Dinwiddie St., Arlington.
COPA Tysons Free community pop-up with large-scale outdoor and indoor viewing experiences, restaurant specials, and DJ-spun music before and after select matches. Locations vary — check the Tysons website for details. See Tysons/McLean happy hours.
Soccer at Mosaic District (Fairfax/Merrifield) Select games broadcast on the giant outdoor screen at Strawberry Park with food specials and related activations. First event June 13 (Qatar vs. Switzerland at 3 PM and Brazil vs. Morocco at 6 PM). 2911 District Avenue, Fairfax. See more Fairfax happy hours and our Fairfax Happy Hour Guide.
Arlington Bars and Restaurants with Deals
Ireland's Four Courts (Courthouse) Named "America's Best Soccer Bar" by Men in Blazers. All matches with surround sound and Buckets of Beer — five 16-ounce beers and seltzers for $35. Official watch parties for USA vs. Paraguay (June 12, 9 PM), USA vs. Australia (June 19, 3 PM), and USA vs. Turkey (June 25, 10 PM). 2051 Wilson Blvd. See more Courthouse/Rosslyn happy hours.
Quinn's on the Corner (Rosslyn) Opening ceremony watch party June 8, 12:30 PM with giant LED screens, DJ, hookah specials, $6 beers, $9 cocktails, and $150 bottles. 1776 Wilson Blvd.
SER Restaurant (Ballston) Spanish restaurant with a huge indoor screen and patio screens. Special tapas and cocktails menu June 11-July 19 with snacks, traditional Andalusian pastries, $6 beers, and $10 wines and cocktails. 1110 N. Glebe Road. See more Ballston happy hours.
Inca Social (Rosslyn) Modern Peruvian restaurant showing all World Cup games with rotating drink specials by team:
All matches: $8 Michelob Ultra drafts or $25 buckets of five | $8 Stella Artois
USA games: $7 Surfside cocktails and vodka sodas
Mexico games: $7 margaritas
Colombia games: $7 Aguardiente shots
Brazil games: $7 Caipirinhas 1776 Wilson Blvd.
Colada Shop (Clarendon, National Landing, Mosaic District) All locations transformed into soccer central with TVs streaming every match before 9 PM. New Copa Snack Tray ($35): four empanadas, four sliders, plantain chips with black bean dip. $25 spritzer pitchers. 2811 Clarendon Blvd. See more Clarendon happy hours.
Hyde Social (Clarendon) Showing every match live with rotating food specials (wings, flatbreads, shareables) and drink deals for early kickoffs plus buckets of beer for late matches. Partial focus on Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and USA. 3100 Clarendon Blvd.
Astro Beer Hall (Shirlington) $5 wings or loaded nachos with any drink purchase throughout the World Cup. 20+ beers on tap plus cocktails. 4001 Campbell Ave. See more Shirlington happy hours.
Bronson Bierhall (Ballston) Early opens at 11:30 AM on weekdays for tournament games. $30 buckets of Modelo or Miller Lite | $42 buckets of High Noon or Surfside seltzers. 4100 Fairfax Drive.
Dudley's Sport and Ale (Shirlington) Claims the title of largest sports bar in Northern Virginia, streaming every match live including from the rooftop patio. 2766 S. Arlington Mill Drive.
William Jeffrey's Tavern (Columbia Pike) 17 HD TVs, lump crab dip, oysters on the half shell, and neighborhood pub energy. 2301 Columbia Pike.
Taco Bamba (Ballston, Shirlington, Falls Church) Happy hour food pricing and $20 Modelo beer buckets (five beers) during all live World Cup matches at Arlington locations. For home watch parties: Copa Bamba Combo (18 wings, chips, dips, churros) and Taco Mundial Platter (12 custom tacos, sides, chips) available for takeout June 11-July 18. See more Falls Church happy hours.
Immigrant Food Ballston (Ballston) "World Cup Combo": your choice of beer and a plate of lemony Greek wings with Mediterranean herbs and feta dip. 4245 Fairfax Drive.
Solace Outpost Falls Church (Falls Church) Every game with specials on drinks and food. 444 West Broad St.
FIFA World Cup 2026 at Shipgarten (Tysons/McLean) All-ages beer garden and playground screening every game live on more than 150 screens with stadium sound for select matches. Passport Challenge: collect stamps for every game you watch and be entered to win prizes.
Viewing packages from $99 (table for four with three pizzas and 10 drink tickets) to $750 (25 guests with wings, sliders, funnel cake fries, and 75 drink tickets) 7581 Colshire Drive, McLean. See more Tysons/McLean happy hours.
Browse all Arlington happy hours and our full Arlington Happy Hour Guide.
Montgomery County and Maryland
McGinty's Public House (Silver Spring) Tournament-long watch location with full audio for U.S. matches. A reliable anchor for Silver Spring soccer fans. See more Silver Spring happy hours.
Sports & Social Bethesda (Pike and Rose) Mega-screen sports bar setting and one of the area's highest-energy viewing rooms. One of Montgomery County's strongest options for big match days. See more Bethesda happy hours.
Tommy Joe's (Bethesda) A livelier bar option especially popular for U.S. match days.
Silver Branch Brewing (Silver Spring) Craft beer angle with a community-style watch party atmosphere throughout the tournament.
Bethesda Soccer Club Watch Parties Family-friendly watch parties June 12-15, 3-9 PM with giant screens, food, drinks, and turf fields to play on indoors. A good option if you're bringing kids.
Capital Fan Fest at Citadel Creole Cuisine June 13, 6 PM to midnight. Combines live match screenings with entertainment and cultural performances. One of Montgomery County's most distinctive World Cup events.
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Where to Watch Your Country
DC's international makeup means some of the best World Cup viewing is country-specific. Here's where to find your people:
Austria and Germany: Prost (Mount Vernon Square)
Argentina: Tango Pastry and Flor Coffee and Books
Brazil: Mercy Me with Bar Cana (Downtown DC) and Over/Under (Mount Vernon Square)
Colombia: Public Bar Live (Dupont Circle)
Croatia: Franklin Hall (Columbia Heights) — June 4 and 17
England: Duke's Grocery
France: Penn Social (Penn Quarter)
Haiti: Hook Hall
Mexico: Apapacho Taqueria at La Cosecha (Union Market)
Spain: Casa Teresa (Embassy of Spain's official watch-party venue)
USA: Ireland's Four Courts (Courthouse, Arlington) and BOE (Clarendon)
Tips for Match Day in the DMV
Arrive early. The USA match windows especially will fill fast — June 12 at 9 PM against Paraguay is likely to be the most chaotic night in DC bars since the 2022 tournament. Give yourself 30-45 minutes before kickoff for any seated venue.
The free options are genuinely good. The National Mall fan zone, D.C. United's United in Play events, and the Arlington Mill Watch Party Wednesdays are all legitimately well-organized and free. Don't default to a packed bar just because it's the obvious move.
Midday games are underrated. Many group stage matches kick off at 3 PM or 6 PM, which means happy hour deal timing and a more relaxed atmosphere than the primetime USA games.
Check for reservations. Venues like Shipgarten, Quinn's, and some of the restaurant-style spots require advance reservations for watch party events. Don't show up assuming you'll get in.
Getting there. The Metro is your best option for Navy Yard, Penn Quarter, Dupont Circle, and U Street. Green/Yellow lines serve Navy Yard and U Street. Red serves Dupont Circle. Orange/Blue/Silver connect to Rosslyn and Clarendon in Arlington.
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Planning a happy hour before or after a match? Browse our full database of DC happy hours, Arlington happy hours, Maryland happy hours, and all DMV happy hours, updated regularly through the tournament.