The FIFA World Cup 2026 is almost here
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As one of the official host cities for the FIFA World Cup 2026, Miami is preparing for a summer unlike any other. The Magic City will welcome fans from around the globe for seven tournament matches, including knockout-stage action and the third place match, transforming South Florida into one of the country’s most exciting destinations for soccer enthusiasts.
Fortunately, you don’t need a stadium ticket to be part of the action.
Across Miami, restaurants, bars, and public gathering spaces are unveiling ambitious World Cup programming ranging from giant outdoor fan festivals and neighborhood watch parties to Michelin-worthy dining experiences and luxury rooftop lounges.
At JohnMartin’s in Coral Gables, the beloved Irish pub is undergoing a full soccer-themed takeover complete with extended hours, giveaways, and every match on screen. Across town, a hidden speakeasy inside Maple & Ash will pair marquee matchups with caviar mozzarella sticks, Wagyu skewers, and craft cocktails. Meanwhile, thousands of fans are expected to gather at Bayfront Park for the city’s official FIFA Fan Festival.
Whether you’re looking for a massive fan zone packed with supporters, a neighborhood pub filled with die-hard fans, or a luxury rooftop lounge serving cocktails alongside the action, Miami has a viewing experience to match.
Where To Watch The World Cup In Miami If You Want The Biggest Fan Festival Atmosphere
Head to Gulfstream Park for an official Fifa World Cup Watch Party
Carousel Club at Gulfstream ParkFIFA Fan Festival at Bayfront Park
The official FIFA Fan Festival is expected to become the epicenter of World Cup excitement in Miami. Located at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami, the free public event will feature giant match screenings, live entertainment, food vendors, sponsor activations, and thousands of supporters representing countries from around the globe. For visitors who couldn’t secure tickets to a match (or simply want to experience the tournament alongside fellow fans) this is likely to be the city’s most energetic viewing destination.
Carousel Club at Gulfstream Park
One of South Florida’s largest dedicated viewing destinations, Carousel Club is hosting official FIFA World Cup watch parties from June 11 through July 19. The open-air venue features a massive LED screen broadcasting matches throughout the tournament, plus food pop-ups from local favorites including Sergio’s and Pubbelly Sushi. Guests can enjoy specials from Michelob Ultra, Stella Artois, and Nütrl Vodka Seltzer while entering giveaways for the chance to win actual World Cup tickets.
Downtown Doral
Downtown Doral is transforming an entire neighborhood into a World Cup village. Fans can gather around two giant LED screens while exploring participating restaurants, bars, and public spaces throughout the district. A special passport program encourages visitors to hop between venues, earning rewards and entering to win prizes including reserved seating for the World Cup Final. The atmosphere is expected to be particularly lively during matches featuring Latin American teams, making it one of the most immersive fan experiences in Miami.
Wynwood Marketplace
Known for blending art, culture, nightlife, and large events, Wynwood Marketplace is embracing the World Cup with public screenings, activations, food offerings, and soccer-themed programming throughout the tournament. The combination of international visitors, creative energy, and outdoor gathering spaces makes it one of the city’s most vibrant places to catch a match.
El Jardín Inn
Little Havana’s Copa El Jardín series offers one of the most distinctly Miami ways to experience the World Cup. The programming combines giant match screenings with live DJs, art installations, jersey customization, local vendors, community events, and cultural activations throughout the tournament. Think of this one as equal parts watch party and neighborhood festival.
Best Neighborhood World Cup Watch Parties
Eating House in Coral Gables will feature at 120-foot screen and food & beverage specials
Rodolfo BenitezJohnMartin’s
Few venues are embracing soccer culture quite like JohnMartin’s. The longtime Coral Gables institution is undergoing a complete football-pub transformation for the duration of the tournament, extending operating hours and broadcasting every single match. Expect themed décor, merchandise giveaways, interactive fan experiences, tournament programming, and special food and beverage offerings designed to recreate the atmosphere of an international soccer pub. The venue will also host a ticket giveaway challenge tied to the Colombia versus Portugal match, making it one of the strongest options for serious fans.
Eating House
Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli’s beloved Coral Gables restaurant, Eating House is bringing a culinary spin to match day. A 120-inch projector screen anchors the viewing experience while guests enjoy extended happy hour specials, game-day bites, and World Cup-inspired cocktails. The global cocktail lineup includes Spain’s Wine Not Spain featuring red wine, lemon and Sprite; the USA’s PB&J Sour with peanut butter whiskey, raspberry jam and lemon; and Mexico’s Fire & Smoke crafted with tequila, mezcal, cucumber-mint syrup and lime with a Tajín rim.
Barsecco
Brickell staple Barsecco is turning itself into a month-long World Cup headquarters. Every match will be shown live across multiple screens accompanied by exclusive food and drink specials, fan activations, and watch-party programming throughout the tournament. One of the biggest events is a Hungry Post takeover on June 21 expected to draw some of the largest crowds of the summer. Guests seeking a more comfortable experience can reserve seats in the venue’s new VIP Viewing Lounge, a climate-controlled indoor space with premium service and reserved seating.
Dom’s
For a more intimate neighborhood atmosphere, head to Dom’s in Brickell. The cocktail bar will show every match while serving game-day specials that include $15 wood-fired wings, $5 beers, and $10 seasonal spritzes, including the refreshing Amante Spritz. It’s a laid-back alternative to some of the larger fan zones while still delivering plenty of energy.
The Best Rooftop For Watching The World Cup
Watch the World Cup from this Brickell rooftop
Rosa Sky RooftopRosa Sky
Few venues are embracing the tournament quite like Rosa Sky. All U.S. matches will be broadcast with full game sound, while select knockout-round matches—including the Round of 16 through the Finals—will be projected on a large-format screen overlooking the city. The venue is also undergoing a tournament transformation, complete with World Cup-inspired décor and themed staff attire designed to create an atmosphere worthy of soccer’s biggest stage. The cocktail menu is getting a World Cup makeover as well. The Trophy Club combines Don Julio 1942, Grand Marnier, yuzu, lemon, and agave for a celebratory splurge, while the Golden Boot blends Buchanan’s 12-Year Scotch Whisky with honey, ginger, lemon, and bitters. For something more refreshing, the Clean Sheet mixes Casamigos Blanco tequila, pineapple, coconut water, lime, and mint.
The Most Luxurious Places To Watch The World Cup
Exclusive watch parties inside this speakeasy
The Studio at Maple & AshThe Studio at Maple & Ash
For perhaps the most luxurious viewing experience in Miami, head to The Studio at Maple & Ash. Hidden behind the acclaimed steakhouse, the sophisticated speakeasy-style space will broadcast Friday and Saturday evening matches on a large-format projector while serving signature cocktails like the Crying in Chanel, Electric Feel, and Studio Fashioned. The menu includes oysters, bluefin tuna tartare, king salmon crudo, caviar mozzarella sticks, Wagyu skewers, and hand-cut frites. It’s game day the Maple & Ash way.
Queen Miami Beach
At Queen Miami Beach, the World Cup is getting the full luxury treatment. Housed inside the former Paris Theater, the opulent restaurant is planning a series of elevated match-day experiences that feel closer to a Miami nightlife event than a traditional sports watch party. Throughout the tournament, guests can expect specialty programming built around marquee matchups, including dedicated celebrations for Brazil versus Scotland and Colombia versus Portugal. DJs, themed entertainment, exclusive desserts, and the limited-edition Chasing Gold cocktail help transform the venue into one of the city’s most glamorous places to catch the action. While many World Cup viewing destinations are focused on buckets of beer and giant screens, Queen is leaning into what Miami does best: turning every occasion into a reason to celebrate. For visitors looking to pair the world’s biggest sporting event with one of the city’s most extravagant dining rooms, there may not be a more memorable option.
Where To Watch The World Cup With International Fans
Party Argentine-style at this Wynwood rooftop
La FerneteriaCanta Corazón Miami
Partnering with Mexicanos en Miami, Canta Corazón is becoming the city’s unofficial headquarters for Mexico supporters. The Wynwood venue will host official watch parties featuring giant screens, immersive sound, DJs, giveaways, raffles, and food and drink specials. The standout promotion is “Canta Gol,” where every Mexico goal unlocks 50% off bottles, while select match days will feature $45 Modelo buckets. Fans are encouraged to wear green, white, and red as the venue transforms into a sea of El Tri supporters.
Andrés Carne de Res Miami
The Colombian favorite, Andres Carne de Res Miami on Lincoln Road is bringing its famously high-energy atmosphere to the tournament with live screenings, football-themed food and beverage specials, beer bucket promotions featuring its signature house beer La Pola de Andrés, combo offerings, happy-hour activations, and interactive fan experiences. A major pregame celebration is planned ahead of Colombia’s June 26 matchup against Portugal, which is expected to attract one of the city’s largest Colombian crowds.
Magie Wine Bar
For fans who prefer wine over beer, Magie Wine Bar offers one of the more unique viewing experiences in the city. Both the Little River and Coconut Grove locations will show matches while offering $10 glasses of wine and $5 Estrella beers during Spain, France, Italy, and Portugal matches. On June 26, the Little River location will host a special collaboration between Bar Fideo and Edan Bistro, giving guests a preview of Magie’s upcoming Spanish-inspired concept while they watch the action unfold.
La Ferneteria
With Argentine ownership, skyline views, and soccer deeply embedded into the culture of the restaurant, La Ferneteria is likely to become one of the city’s most passionate gathering spots for Argentina supporters throughout the tournament. During the tournament, guests can choose from three tiered viewing packages ranging from a $65 option with empanadas, arancini, papas fritas, tequeños, wine, and beer to a $120 premium package featuring premium spirits, cocktails, and a choice of salmon or ternerita. Between the viewing packages, flowing Fernet cocktails, and enthusiastic crowds, it offers one of the closest things to a Buenos Aires-style match-day atmosphere in Miami.
As the FIFA World Cup takes over South Florida this summer, Miami is proving that hosting a tournament is about far more than what happens inside the stadium. From giant public fan festivals and neighborhood soccer pubs to rooftop lounges and luxury dining rooms, the city is offering one of the most diverse and exciting World Cup viewing scenes anywhere in the United States.