FIFA World Cup 2026™

Long Beach is your gateway to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ experience you've been dreaming about.

Just a short shuttle ride from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Long Beach is your base for the FIFA World Cup 2026 experience. Soccer’s biggest competition is coming to the U.S. this summer, and throughout Long Beach, local businesses, attractions, and hotels are celebrating with special promotions and events all June and July. Plus, Long Beach Transit will run shuttles directly from Downtown Long Beach to the games, so you can skip the stress of parking and focus on the fun.

Where to Watch

With convenient access to the matches, engaging fan events, and vibrant districts full of dining, culture, and waterfront charm, Long Beach makes it easy to enjoy every moment of your World Cup adventure.

LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration

The City of Long Beach is partnering with LA Galaxy and the Downtown Long Beach Alliance to host marquee watch parties for major matches throughout the tournament's group stage, June 11-27. Parts of Pine Avenue, Broadway, and Lincoln Park will be transformed into fan hubs for the following:

June 12, 5 - 8 PM: United States vs. Paraguay
June 18, 5 - 8 PM: Mexico vs. South Korea
June 19, 11 AM - 5 PM: United States vs. Australia, Scotland vs. Morocco
June 20, 9 AM - 3 PM: Netherlands vs. Sweden,Germany vs. Ivory Coast
June 25 3 PM - 9 PM
June 26, 11 AM - 7 PM
June 27, 1 PM - 6:30 PM

The hubs will also offer free youth soccer clinics, music and entertainment, giveaways and special guests, and LA Galaxy player appearances. The festivities will end with a major open streets celebration on July 19 for the tournament final. Visit the link below for more details and soccer clinic registration.

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Hotels

Recharge between matches at a comfortable hotel in Long Beach. Many properties are within walking distance of things to do and restaurants, making it easy to maximize your time without worrying about logistics. Browse our full hotel guide to find the perfect home base for your World Cup stay.

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LONG BEACH TRANSIT SHUTTLE

You won’t find a better deal on transportation to games at Los Angeles (SoFi) Stadium! Skip the parking fees and hassle of driving by riding directly from Downtown Long Beach to Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood for just $1.75. Service runs every 8 to 10 minutes, up to 4 hours before kickoff and 90 minutes after the game for all eight Los Angeles matches from June 12 to July 10. Here’s how to use the Metro World Cup Enhanced Service, provided by Long Beach Transit.

Reserve a parking spot at City Place Lot C (51 E 3rd St) at ridelbt.com/worldcup. Parking reservations are $13.20.
On game day, park your vehicle and walk to the shuttle stop at Long Beach Blvd and 1st St.
Board the shuttle and use a TAP card or credit card to pay the $1.75 shuttle fee.
Enjoy the ride!

Specials & Watch Parties ⚽️

Where to See the Games

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1ALTAR SOCIETY BREWING & COFFEE CO.

Altar Society Brewing (230 Pine Ave) is playing every match during the World Cup, and you can pair an early morning kickoff with coffee, enjoy meeting friends for a midday match, or settle in for an evening watch party with giant screens, craft beer, cocktails, and pizza. Game-day specials include pizza and beer pitchers, plus grab-and-go beverages and street-friendly food options to enjoy on Pine Avenue during the festivities.

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2AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC

Show your team pride and earn a great discount on Aquarium admission! Visitors to the Aquarium of the Pacific (100 Aquarium Way) between June 5 and July 24, who come wearing a soccer jersey–any soccer jersey– will receive 15% off adult and child admission. Explore Southern California’s largest aquarium and see 12,000 ocean animals, including the new Jelly Dreamscapes exhibits opening on Memorial Day Weekend.

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3ART THEATRE LONG BEACH

The Art Theatre (2025 E 4th St) on Retro Row in Long Beach is hosting a soccer themed movie series and watch parties, putting the big match on the big screen. Matches will be shown on the big screen on June 11, 13, and 19. Visit the website for tickets. Kicking It: Soccer and the World Cup on Film runs from May 29 to June 4, with screenings of the 2018 documentary Freedom Fields, the 2001 action comedy Shaolin Soccer, She's the Man from 2006, and a double feature of 1972 drama The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick and 1974’s The Traveler.

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4BEACHWOOD BLENDERY

Watch World Cup games and enjoy barrel-aged sour beers along with darts, pool, and pinball at Beachwood's Downtown Blendery (247 Long Beach Blvd). See the full schedule across Beachwood's various locations on the @beachwoodbrewing Instagram page.

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5BEACHWOOD BREWING & DISTILLING

Watch World Cup games and enjoy craft beers and cocktails alongside small plates, burgers, sandwiches, and salads at Beachwood Brewing & Distilling (3630 Atlantic Ave) in Bixby Knolls. See the full schedule across Beachwood's various locations on the @beachwoodbrewing Instagram page.

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6GALLAGHER’S PUB AND GRILL

Watch all the World Cup matches with the sound on at Gallaghers Pub and Grill (2751 E Broadway), starting with the Mexico vs. South Africa game on June 11 at 12 PM. Enjoy food and drink specials and Irish hospitality. Gallaghers is the official home of Liverpool FC LB (YNWA).

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7GAUCHO BEACH

Located on Alamitos Beach at the edge of Downtown, Gaucho Beach (780 E Shoreline Dr) serves its Argentine and California cuisine in a two-story location bursting with energy and exceptional views. Their menu includes all-day brunch and a full bar with terrific cocktails. Gaucho will broadcast every game, offering a beachside viewing experience.

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8HOTEL MAYA

Discover the resort-style accommodations and waterfront relaxation at The Maya in Long Beach. Their Kickoff at the Coast package features savings on a hotel stay along with a complimentary drink voucher. This special offer is valid for stays June 9 through July 20, and provides 10% off Friday and Saturday nights and 25% off Sunday through Thursday.

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9ISM BREWING

ISM Brewing & Kitchen (210 E 3rd St, Unit A) will host World Cup watch parties playing matches on their five TV screens with sound. The brewery and restaurant will also host activations and giveaways with LA Galaxy during the tournament.

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10JOE JOST’S

Catch every match at Joe Jost’s (2803 E Anaheim St) on the historic tavern's 11 big-screen TVs and experience all the excitement with fellow soccer fans, including Team USA’s first match June 12 at 6:00 PM. Cheer them on and enjoy a schooner of beer and pickled eggs.

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11LEGENDS SPORTS BAR

Legends (5236 E Second St) in Belmont Shore will offer a fan’s dream viewing experience. As the nation’s first dedicated sports bar, it still leads the pack with over 30 HD TVs—including two giant projection screens. The menu–packed with more than 100 tasty options–includes its popular wings in flavors like buffalo, Thai sweet chili, and Cajun.

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12MARRIOTT LONG BEACH DOWNTOWN

Watch the games and enjoy happy hour prices on the patio at Local Current, the restaurant inside Marriott Long Beach Downtown (111 E Ocean Blvd). Enjoy $10 well drinks, $7 draft beer, $5 house wine, and 20% off appetizers when the soccer matches are featured at the bar between 11 AM and 11 PM.

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13PORT CITY TAVERN

Port City Tavern (4306 E Anaheim St) will be open early and showing all World Cup matches live. They will also host watch parties for the biggest games with no cover charge. Specials include bucket deals: $25 Michelob Ultra, $28 Modelo and Corona, $32 Surfside Teas & Lemonades.

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14SHANNON’S ON PINE

Shannon’s on Pine (209 Pine Ave) is a go-to spot for great food, drinks, and wall-to-wall sports. With 14 TVs, a long bar, and a laid-back vibe, Shannon’s serves breakfast all day, and keeps things lively until 2 AM. From its very popular wings to pastrami chili cheese fries, the menu’s packed with crowd-pleasers and pub favorites. Shannon's is playing all the World Cup matches, with weekly happy hour specials and live DJs every weekend after the matches. They will also host a watch party for the final on July 19 at their top floor club, At the Top, with a buffet, beer specials, stadium seating, and a projector.

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15SPORTS BASEMENT

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Represent your favorite team during the tournament! Stock up on jerseys and more at Sports Basement (2100 N Bellflower Blvd), which is carrying official FIFA World Cup™ apparel, soccer balls, and accessories for both adults and youth from Adidas and Puma. To shop online, visit the Sports Basement website, or head to the Long Beach store to shop in person.

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16STEELCRAFT LONG BEACH

SteelCraft Long Beach (3768 Long Beach Blvd) will be serving as an “officially unofficial” viewing party destination throughout the tournament. They will be showing all USA, Mexico, and Brazil matches with full sound, along with additional games that take place during the food hall’s regular hours of operation. Stake out a table in the dining area, and grab pizza, beer, tacos and more from the vendors inside.

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17TACO SHORE

Taco Shore (5316 E 2nd St) will show all the World Cup games live, with margaritas, micheladas, beer, tacos, wings, fajitas, and nachos.

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18TELEFÈRIC BARCELONA

Available June 11 through July 5 at Telefèric Barcelona (6420 Pacific Coast Hwy, Ste 160), “Aitana’s Favorites” is a collection of limited-time specials inspired by Aitana Bonmatí, widely considered one of the best women’s football players. Aitana is also from Catalonia, just like Telefèric Barcelona. The restaurant will also offer special-priced trays for guests who prefer to enjoy the matches from home, with dishes like patatas bravas, ham croquetas, chicken empanadas, and churros. Add sangria for an additional cost. For the menu of selections, visit Telefèric's World Cup page.

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19WATCH ME! SPORTS BAR

Watch Me! Sports Bar (6527 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Unit B-2) will be celebrating with watch parties for all the games as well as hosting a series of festival-style courtyard events with vendors and activations on June 12, 26, 27 and July 11.

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20ZARAPE COCINA & CANTINA

Enjoy $10 skinny margaritas during Mexico games! Zarape Cocina and Cantina (4702 E 2nd St) in Belmont Shore is showing World Cup games. Reservations available online.

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