Vegemite on Boichik bagels, Johnny Drama hosting a sold-out watch party in Berkeley and out-of-towners waiting on the wrong BART platform. It must be time for the World Cup in the Bay!
It’s been nearly three decades since the U.S. last hosted the World Cup, and, lucky for us, six games will be played right down Interstate 880 at Levi’s Stadium, temporarily renamed San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, in Santa Clara. But, you don’t have to sit in traffic and pony up hundreds of dollars for a ticket to enjoy the World Cup this year — watch the most exciting matches right here in the East Bay with fans from around the world at the many bars and restaurants hosting watch parties and screenings.
The Bay Area will host eight international teams, including the Australian team, the Socceroos, who are training in Oakland at the Roots/Soul facility. Across the East Bay, businesses are participating in Australia A la Carte, showcasing some of the country’s local dishes, such as Reem’s take on a Tim Tam Slam.
The games will kick off with a match in Mexico City on June 11, and opening parties are planned across the Bay with exciting food and drink specials. On Friday, June 12, the U.S. team will take on Paraguay at 6 p.m. Check out the full schedule of games from June 11 to July 19 to set your calendar.
Here’s Nosh’s guide for where to watch the matches, including watch parties and special events from Richmond to San Leandro. With over 60 watch parties in the East Bay alone, this list is just a sampling of where you can catch the matches. Nosh focused on geographic diversity and establishments doing something special for the World Cup, but we’re betting the beautiful game will be on screens in cafes, bars and restaurants across the region. Organized by town, find where you want to cheer on your team this summer, and locations that are supporting specific countries are marked by that nation’s flag.
Richmond/El Cerrito
East Brother Beer Company
In addition to hosting two (sold out) official FIFA’s Fan Zone watch parties, East Brother will be showing every game and extending its hours for the big U.S. and Mexico matches. Enjoy $6 beers that match the teams playing, such as the famous Mexican lager when El Tri take the pitch. 1001 Canal Blvd., Richmond
Lama Bar
Catch all of the games at Lama Bar in El Ceritto, which opens everyday at 8 a.m. You can enjoy them inside on its televisions and projectors or enjoy the games outside on the patio with barbeque on Sundays. 9937 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito
Up and Under Pub
This cozy Point Richmond rugby pub is planning to show the World Cup games on its six televisions during regular operating hours. 2 W Richmond Ave., Point Richmond
Berkeley/Albany
Best Friends
Best Friends in Albany will be showing matches on its projector, and will be featuring a lineup of wines from around the globe that reflect the teams competing on the pitch. Stop by to taste wines from Mexico, Japan and South Africa. Morning games will feature coffee from Quiet Earth. Join them for the kickoff on June 11 at noon. 901 San Pablo Ave., Albany
Cali’s Sports Bar and Kitchen
The classic two-floor sports bar on Telegraph Avenue will be showing all of the World Cup matches on its dozen televisions and two projectors. You wouldn’t be able to miss a goal, even if you tried. 2367 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley
Gilman Wineries Watch Party
On Friday June 19, Hammerling, Donkey and Goat and Tessier Winery will be hosting a free block party from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. for the four World Cup matches. Food vendors include SoDo Donuts and Lil Devil Noodles. Arrive early for a silk screen printed T-shirt and a collector wine glass and don’t miss your chance to meet Cal’s women’s soccer star Emilia Erikson. Reserve your spot. 1340 Fifth St., Berkeley
Heads and Tails Barbecue
This sports bar and barbecue restaurant will be open for every World Cup game offering around-the-clock service for soccer fans, some days opening at 9 a.m. and closing at midnight. They will be offering different specials such as a soccer ball burger, tacos and burritos for the morning games, and $12 cocktails. Partnering with Casamigos, on June 11, Heads and Tails will be hosting a special event on site with giveaways and prizes for the Mexico vs. South Africa game. 2121 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley
Matchpoint Brewing
Get $2 off your pitcher during every game scheduled to show at Matchpoint Brewing in Albany. For the quarter finals and on, fans wearing their country’s jersey or swag get a 10% discount. Keep an eye out for raffles with special prizes during the games later in the tournament. 745 San Pablo Ave., Albany
Triple Rock Brewery and Taphouse
At this 40-year-old brewery, catch every Group Stage match playing after noon in downtown Berkeley at Triple Rock. Check out the schedule to see if your team’s game will be shown at the downtown Berkeley bar. 1920 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley
Oakland/ San Leandro
Aloha Club 🇲🇽
Join Aloha Club and the Oakland 68’s for their June 11 kickoff party for the Mexico vs. South Africa game at noon. Enjoy the game with food from La Grana Fish food truck and Cambodian food from Inena’s Kitchen. Along with the regular cocktails, enjoy one (or both) specialty Hennessy cocktails served for the match. Aloha Club will have a live DJ and soccer activities for kids. Doors open at 11 a.m. For the rest of the games, the Aloha Club will be showing the matches during their regular business hours on its 12 television screens and opening early as the games advance into the final rounds. 952 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland
Black Forest Kitchen 🇩🇪
For Germany’s opening game on June 14, the beer garden will be fully activated with games playing on all screens and a DJ spinning tunes. Expect jersey giveaways, a torwandschießen (a German soccer game), and a halftime beer stein-holding competition. Along with their popular döner kebabs, for morning games, Black Forest Kitchen will be offering a Mettbrötchen, a German breakfast of raw pork, to fuel up for supporting Die Mannschaft. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. 478 25th St., Oakland
Cato’s Ale House
Cato’s will be showing all U.S. games this year and other matches as requested on its five televisions. Keep an eye out for specials related to the countries competing on the pitch. 3891 Piedmont Ave., Oakland
Frank’s Sports Bar and Grill
At the family owned San Leandro bar, Frank’s Sports Bar and Grill will be open for every World Cup match playing on its eight televisions. 2014 Marina Blvd., San Leandro
Javi’s Cooking 🇦🇷
At their Market street location, catch the Albiceleste games with authentic empanadas. Javi’s will be showing the games rain or shine on their patio. Join them to watch the number one ranked team on June 16 for Argentina vs. Algeria at 6 p.m., June 22 for Argentina vs. Australia at 10 a.m. and June 27 for Argentina vs. Jordan at 7 p.m.. Though these are outside its regular business hours, Javi’s will be open. 3446 Market St., Oakland
Kingfish Pub
The unofficial meeting place for Berkeley High alums will be showing every World Cup match, even the early ones. Stop by and snack on some free popcorn as you watch. 5227 Telegraph Ave., Oakland
The Lodge
Recently reopened under new ownership, The Lodge is going all-in on football fever. The bar will be showing all of the games across all 39 days of the tournament with televisions both inside and outside. There will be food and drink specials as well. 3758 Piedmont Ave, Oakland
Mad Oak
Decked out with flags from around the world, Mad Oak is opening early at noon on June 11 for the first match. With a cold beer, you can head up to their rooftop deck as Mexico faces off with South Africa. 135 12th St., Oakland
The New Parkway
Bike over to Oakland’s community theater to watch the World Cup games playing on the big screens, and show your helmet for a discount on the $10 tickets. The first game on June 11 will be free entry. Matches will screen in either of the two theaters (ticketed) and on the mezzanine (free). For morning games, expect an all-you-can-eat cereal bar. For the soccer super fans, passes are available for the group stage matches and for all World Cup matches, including the finals. 474 24th St., Oakland
Nido’s BackYard 🇲🇽
The East Bay will hit temperatures in the upper-80s for the first week of the World Cup and there’s no better place to watch El Tri take the pitch and enjoy a margarita than Nido’s BackYard. Nido’s will have specials including a $5 draft beer, jello shots and shooters for all Mexico games (June 11 at noon, June 18 at 6 p.m. and June 24 at 6 p.m.). 104 Oak St., Oakland
Oakland Athletic Club
The Oakland Athletic Club will be re-opening its doors on Grand Avenue just in time for the 11 a.m. June 11 kickoff for the first World Cup Match. Lead by six Oakland residents, the new owners are hoping to keep the sports spirit alive in Oakland. 59 Grand Ave. (at Webster Street), Oakland
Paulista 🇧🇷
Join fans of the only country that has played in every World Cup at Paulista. Watch Brazil’s games this summer with Paulista, tucked in Oakland’s Glenview neighborhood. They will show all World Cup matches this year, staying open past regular hours for the late ones. 4239 Park Blvd., Oakland
Raimondi Park
Kick off the U.S.’s first game at 6 p.m. on June 12 at Raimondi Park for a free watch party hosted by the Oakland Sports Group. There will be kids activities on the field and concessions will be open. Catch the noon game (Canada v. Bosnia Herzegovina) at Prescott Market and grab a bite at one of the two newest vendors, FOB West for Filipino fusion and Fato a Mano Alimentari for fresh pasta at the pre-party. Doors open at 5 p.m. RSVP online. Raimondi Park, 1800 Wood St., Oakland
Rickey’s Sports Lounge
Rickey’s in San Leandro will be opening early for the noon games. With over 25 televisions, you won’t miss any of the action. Rickey’s told Nosh they are excited to welcome the World Cup fans this year. 15028 Hesperian Blvd., San Leandro
Stay Gold 🏴
Scotland is back in the World Cup for the first time since 1998, and Stay Gold is the spot for supporters of the Tartan Army. The deli and barbecue joint will have games showing on the TVs on its outdoor patio. The menu includes Texas-style brisket, ribs, and pork in addition to sandwiches and wide selection of beers. 2635 San Pablo Ave., Oakland
Alameda
Alameda Brewing
Alameda Brewing will be showing select World Cup games throughout the 39-day tournament. Its warehouse space will be open June 12 for U.S. vs. Paraguay, June 18 for Mexico vs. South Korea, June 24 for Czech Republic vs. Mexico and June 25 for Turkey vs. U.S. For the opening game, fans who wearing a national team jersey get a dollar off a pint of beer. 1716 Park St., Alameda
Almanac Alameda Adventureland
Almanac will be showing as many games as possible on its 20-foot-wide screen. Check out the food truck schedule and don’t miss out on Crazy Block Cheesecakes on June 13. 651 W Tower Ave., Alameda
Dahoam1516 🇩🇪
Snag a ticket ($30 for adults and $15 for kids) to watch the games in Dahoam’s friendship garden and sample some Bavarian beers. This is not your typical watch party — Dahoam is offering a calm, outdoor space for fans to meet new friends and cheer on their teams. 1516 Lincoln Ave., Alameda
Park Station
Catch the games at Park Station in Alameda, which opened in summer 2025. Bring along your dog to the outside patio for a chance for your furry friend to be featured on the Bark Station Instagram page. 1200 Park St., Alameda
Speisekammer 🇩🇪
The German restaurant will be showing select matches throughout the tournament. Grab a schnitzel and enjoy 50% off beer for the first two games on June 11. On June 14, join fans of Die Mannschaft for the match up of Germany and Curacao at 10 a.m. 2424 Lincoln Ave, Alameda
How to watch at home
All 104 games will be aired on Fox and their sports channel, Fox Sports 1 (FS1). You can stream all games with a Fox One subscription (starting at $19.99/month or get the three day free trial). You can also stream the matches on Fubo (starting at $45.99 for the first month or a five day free trial). Tubi will stream the June 11 Mexico vs. South Africa and June 12 U.S. vs. Paraguay matches for free. For Spanish speakers, Telemundo (free over the air) and Peacock (with a Peacock Premium subscription for $10.99/month) will air all matches in Spanish.
