The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to begin, and hype for local watch parties and events has reached a fever pitch. <\/p>\n
Match play begins on June 11, with the United States facing off against Paraguay on June 12. This will be the first match for Team USA. in the group stage as they jockey for position heading into the knockout stage.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Whether you’re cheering for your home country, gathering with fellow supporters, or simply soaking in the electric atmosphere, these World Cup events are the place to be.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2026 FIFA World Cup watch parties and events<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRaleigh:\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Official World Cup Watch Party: USA vs. Australia<\/a><\/p>\n DATE: June 19<\/p>\n VENUE: The Rialto Theatre<\/p>\n ADDRESS: 1620 Glenwood Ave, TIME: 2-5 p.m.<\/p>\n ADMISSION: FREE<\/p>\n Soccer Square Fan Fest <\/a><\/p>\n DATES: Thursday, June 11 – Sunday, June 14\n<\/p>\n VENUE: Moore Square Park\n<\/p>\n TIME: Varies – Check Daily Schedule\u00a0<\/p>\n ADMISSION: Free, food and drink available for The\u00a0event will feature live match screenings on a large outdoor screen, food North DATE: VENUE: TIME: 2 p.m.<\/p>\n ADMISSION: NC DATE: VENUE: TIME: ADMISSION: Free<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tDurham:\u00a0<\/p>\n The Official World Cup Watch Party: USA Vs. Paraguay <\/a><\/p>\n DATE: June 12\u00a0<\/p>\n VENUE: The Lawn at American TIME: 8-11 p.m.<\/p>\n ADMISSION: Free<\/p>\n Boxcar Bar & Arcade Watch Parties<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0Boxcar is hosting all-day watch parties for all the tournament action, Address: 621 Foster St, Durham, NC<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tLocal bars and venues<\/p>\n If you can’t make it to any of the major watch parties in the area, here are other local bars and venues that will be holding World Cup events.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Raleigh Times 2026 FIFA World The Brass Tap 2026 FIFA World Cup The Winchester Pub & Bottle shop: Your home for the World Cup.<\/a><\/p>\n Sports & Social: World Soccer HQ<\/a><\/p>\n
\nRaleigh NC 27608<\/p>\n
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\nNo registration required. <\/p>\n
\ntrucks, a beer garden, lawn games and interactive soccer-themed activities each day.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nCarolina Courage: World Cup Watch Party<\/a><\/p>\n
\nJune 19<\/p>\n
\nWakeMed Soccer Park, 101 Soccer Park Dr, Cary 27511<\/p>\n
\nFree (Ticket required. Once capacity is reached registration will
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\nState World Cup Watch Party at Hunt Library<\/a><\/p>\n
\nJuly 14, 2026 <\/p>\n
\nJames B. Hunt Jr Library Auditorium 1070 Panthers Way, Raleigh NC 27695<\/p>\n
\n3 p.m.<\/p>\n
\nTobacco Campus, 300 Blackwell St, Durham
\nNC 27701<\/p>\n
\nincluding a specific matchday watch party for USA vs. Australia on June 19.<\/p>\n
\nCup Games: June 11-July 19<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nEvents: June 11- June 17<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n