From Mexico vs. South Africa on June 11 through the final match date of July 19, 31 restaurants and bars across Los Angeles County are setting up big-screen viewing parties for the 2026 FIFA World Cup—many free and family-friendly, with extended hours, special
The night games haven’t even started yet, but L.A. is already getting ready to look like a stadium—jerseys on bar stools. flags waving from patios. and neighbors turning a usual weeknight into something louder. The build-up centers on one match in particular: Mexico vs. South Africa kicks off on June 11, with the 2026 FIFA World Cup rolling through July 19.
For some Angelenos and visitors, the draw isn’t just the tournament itself. It’s where they’ll watch it—at places that are turning dining and drinks into a shared ritual. And it’s happening at a time when the city’s soccer map is expanding: some matches are taking place at Inglewood’s SoFi Stadium.
The tournament includes 48 countries, ranging from long-established contenders such as Brazil and Argentina to teams with stories fans have been waiting to see unfold—like Haiti, whose men’s team qualified for the competition for the first time in 52 years.
Local restaurants. sports bars. coffee shops. and breweries are signing up for the moment with World Cup watch parties built for staying late. Many offer big-screen TVs, extended hours, food and drink specials, games, giveaways, and live performances. Some spots require tickets or reservations. Others are free, family-friendly, and open to all.
A useful guide is circulating around the viewing scene. and it comes with a clear promise: journalists independently visited every spot recommended. and the publication does not accept free meals or experiences. Readers are also invited to suggest what should be checked out next by sending ideas to guides@latimes.com.
Not every venue is approaching the tournament the same way. Some are set on screening every game throughout the competition. Others are shaping the experience around the countries represented through the food and drink themselves—turning matchday into a kind of international passport.
In South L.A., for example, an Argentinian bistro is planning World Cup viewing with discounted empanadas. In Eagle Rock. a German beer garden is preparing for fans with a vegan menu that includes vegan sausages and schnitzel. Further south and seaside. a Panamanian restaurant in Long Beach is offering a soundtrack for matchday with the Central American team playing while diners sip soursop lemonade and order jerk mac and cheese.
From Hawthorne to Sherman Oaks, here are 31 restaurants and bars screening World Cup matches this summer:
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