{"id":2256,"date":"2026-06-08T16:04:51","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T16:04:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bostonrelocationinsider.com\/?p=2256"},"modified":"2026-06-08T16:04:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T16:04:51","slug":"world-cup-fever-hits-mass-with-community-watch-parties-heres-a-list-of-90-plus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bostonrelocationinsider.com\/?p=2256","title":{"rendered":"World Cup fever hits Mass. with community watch parties. Here\u2019s a list of 90-plus."},"content":{"rendered":"
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The World Cup is fast approaching, and if you\u2019re opting not to break the bank on tickets \u2014 matches kicks off locally with Scotland vs. Haiti June 13 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough \u2014 there are plenty of watch parties (more than 90!) being held across Massachusetts.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read more What to watch in Maine\u2019s state primary<\/a><\/p>\n

From Burlington to Boston to Barnstable, from Lexington to Lowell, many watch parties will pay homage to the cultures represented in the tournament, while others entice fans with local food, live music, and soccer games.<\/span><\/p>\n

As of Wednesday, all but one of 17 state grant-funded organizations have received their FIFA viewing licenses, granting them permission to show the World Cup games in public, after monthslong delays. Revolutionary Valley\u2019s Lowell celebration is working with FIFA to answer remaining questions and secure its license, according to Governor Maura Healey\u2019s office.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Several organizations that weren\u2019t state grant recipients have also obtained licenses, but not all have announced their plans.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are all the announced World Cup watch parties in Massachusetts this summer.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Barnstable<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

Watch party<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Qatar vs. Switzerland (3 p.m.)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Brazil vs. Morocco (6 p.m.)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Saturday, June 13, Barnstable High School, 744 W. Main St. Reserve a spot to attend.<\/span><\/p>\n

About the festivities<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Both viewings are part of the Barnstable Festival, and is part of the Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association\u2019s statewide series of World Cup watch parties.<\/span><\/p>\n

What else to know<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Spend a day at the beach! Barnstable is the largest town on Cape Cod and home to 15 public beaches, along a coastline that stretches across 100 miles.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Boston<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

Watch parties (all free entry)<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

USA vs. Paraguay<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

9 p.m. Friday, June 12, Time Out Market Boston, 401 Park Dr. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Haiti vs. Scotland<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

9 p.m. Saturday, June 13, Menino Convention & Exhibition Center, 415 Summer St.<\/span><\/p>\n

Spain vs. Cape Verde<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Noon Monday, June 15, The Lawn on D, 420 D St.<\/span><\/p>\n

Spain vs. Cape Verde<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

1 p.m. Monday, June 15, Town Field, 1565 Dorchester Ave.<\/span><\/p>\n

USA vs. Australia <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

3 p.m. Friday, June 19, Time Out Market Boston, 401 Park Drive<\/span><\/p>\n

Brazil vs. Haiti<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

9 p.m. Friday, June 19, Parkman Bandstand, Boston Common, 139 Tremont St.<\/span><\/p>\n

Spain vs. Saudi Arabia (12 p.m.)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Iran vs. Belgium (3 p.m.)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Cape Verde vs. Uruguay (6 p.m.)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Sunday, June 21, 1160 Dorchester Ave. RSVP here.<\/span><\/p>\n

England vs. Ghana<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

4 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, The Lawn on D, 420 D St.<\/span><\/p>\n

England vs. Ghana<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

4 p.m. Sunday, June 23, Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center, 1350 Tremont St. RSVP here. <\/span><\/p>\n

USA vs. Turkey <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

10 p.m. Thursday, June 25, Time Out Market Boston, 401 Park Dr. <\/span><\/p>\n

Norway vs. France<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

3 p.m. Friday, June 26, The Lawn on D, 420 D St.<\/span><\/p>\n

Columbia vs. Portugal<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27, East Boston Memorial Stadium, 143 Porter St.<\/span><\/p>\n

FIFA World Cup Round of 32<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

4 p.m. Monday, June 29, The Lawn on D, 420 D St.<\/span><\/p>\n

FIFA World Cup Quarterfinal<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

4 p.m. Thursday, July 9, The Lawn on D, 420 D St.<\/span><\/p>\n

FIFA World Cup Semifinal<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

3 p.m. Tuesday, July 14. Location to be announced.<\/span><\/p>\n

FIFA World Cup Semifinal<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

3 p.m. Wednesday, July 15. Location to be announced.<\/span><\/p>\n

FIFA World Cup Final<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

3 p.m. Sunday, July 19. Location to be announced.<\/span><\/p>\n

Most matches<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Pride House Boston is showing almost every game at Cosmica and Spybar, 40 Berkeley St. Full schedule here.<\/span><\/p>\n

About the festivities<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Boston will also host the FIFA Fan Festival, which kicks off June 12 and runs through June 27 at City Hall Plaza. Matches will be live streamed, as fans can indulge in football-themed activities, as well as music, art, and storytelling. <\/span><\/p>\n

Fans must register here for a free pass in advance due to space limitations.<\/span><\/p>\n

What else to know<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

World Cup viewers who make Boston their home base can also explore the revolutionary city\u2019s events celebrating America\u2019s 250th anniversary: the Flag Day ceremony, 10-11 a.m. Saturday, June 14, at Bunker Hill; the Museum of Fine Arts\u2019 reinstallation of its American wing, or the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular on July 4.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Brockton<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

Watch parties<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Haiti vs. Morocco<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

6 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, Campanelli Stadium, 1 Feinberg Way. Tickets are required; more information will be released soon. (This game and Switzerland vs. Canada at 3 p.m. will also be shown at Asiaf Arena.Register here<\/i>.)<\/span><\/p>\n

Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

8 p.m. Friday, June 26, Campanelli Stadium, 1 Feinberg Way. Tickets are required; more information will be released soon. (The city will also show Norway vs. France at 3 p.m.)<\/span><\/p>\n

About the festivities<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

The city will host free festivities at Brockton High School, 470 Forest Ave., which will include soccer tournaments and clinics, food trucks, a marketplace, and performances.<\/span><\/p>\n

What else to know<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Brockton is home to the largest Cape Verdean population outside of Cape Verde itself, and is also home to a vibrant Haitian community. This year marks Cape Verde\u2019s first-ever World Cup appearance, and Haiti\u2019s second \u2014 their first appearance was more than 50 years ago.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe excitement is palpable,\u201d Mayor Moises Rodrigues, Brockton\u2019s first Cape Verdean mayor, said in a news release. \u201cIt\u2019s only fitting that Brockton celebrates this historic moment with our community.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Burlington<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

Watch parties<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

USA vs. Paraguay<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

9 p.m. Friday, June 12, Tony C\u2019s Sports Bar & Grill, 17 3rd Ave. Free.<\/span><\/p>\n

France vs. Norway<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

3 p.m. Friday, June 26, Common Craft, 75 Middlesex Turnpike. Free. <\/span><\/p>\n

About the festivities<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

The parties will feature pre-game festivities before hyping up the crowds with DJ sets, an Ultimate Fan Fit contest, and inflatables.<\/span><\/p>\n

Burlington is hosting several other World Cup events, including a World Cup Bracket Challenge and screening of the film \u201cNext Goal Wins\u201d at Burlington Public Library. On July 15, the library will host sports writer Martin Gitlin, who will dive into the history of the World Cup and its greatest moments. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Cambridge<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

Watch parties (no ticket required)<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Haiti vs. Scotland<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

9 p.m. Saturday, June 13, Central Square, University Park Commons, 65 Sidney St.<\/span><\/p>\n

Iraq vs. Norway<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

6 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, Harvard Square, Church and Brattle streets.<\/span><\/p>\n

Scotland vs. Morocco<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

6 p.m. Friday, June 19, Inman Square, Cambridge Street between Springfield and Prospect streets.<\/span><\/p>\n

England vs. Ghana<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

4 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, MIT Open Space and Kendall Square Association, 292 Main St.<\/span><\/p>\n

Norway vs. France<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

3 p.m. Friday, June 26, Central Square, on Temple Street.<\/span><\/p>\n

Round of 32<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

4:30 p.m. Monday, June 29, Donnelly Field, 75 Berkshire St.<\/span><\/p>\n

Quarterfinals<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

4 p.m. Thursday, July 9, Cambridge Crossing, 219 Jacobs St.<\/span><\/p>\n

About the festivities<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Festivities include an Afro-Caribbean night market and a citywide dance party.<\/span><\/p>\n

What else to know<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

On June 6, people in cities across the world will each juggle a football for 10 consecutive seconds, contributing to an official Guinness World Record attempt. Cambridge footballers can take part at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, at MIT\u2019s Jack Barry Field.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re really looking at this as being the kickoff to the FIFA games coming to the city and the state, but also to the summer,\u201d said Candice Beaulieu, executive director of the Cambridge Office for Tourism.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Canton<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

Watch party<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Haiti vs. Scotland<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

9 p.m. Saturday, June 13, Ambience Resto-Bar, 592 Washington St. Request free transportation.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

About the festivities<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Free appetizers to the first 50 guests.<\/span><\/p>\n

Canton\u2019s Topgolf location, 777 Dedham St., will show USA vs. Paraguay on June 12. RSVP here. Just west of Canton, Boylston Schul-Verein, a German club in Walpole, hosts Germany vs. Cura\u00e7ao on June 14. Register here.<\/span><\/p>\n

What else to know<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Also take a ride (though not a midnight one) to Canton\u2019s new Paul Revere Museum of Discovery and Innovation, which opened in January, in honor of America\u2019s 250th anniversary.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Chelsea<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

Watch parties<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

During Chelsea\u2019s Fiesta F\u00fatbol, all World Cup games will be screened from June 11 to July 19 in Chelsea Square. See the full schedule. <\/span><\/p>\n

About the festivities<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

The city has partnered with NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises to broadcast the games entirely in Spanish and with Spanish commentators.<\/span><\/p>\n

What else to know<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Chelsea\u2019s Latino and Hispanic communities make up roughly 67 percent of the population.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Easthampton<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

Watch parties<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Scotland vs. Morocco<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

4 p.m. Friday, June 19, Millside Park, 2 Ferry St. Reserve free tickets.<\/span><\/p>\n

Norway vs. France<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

3 p.m. Friday, June 26, Millside Park, 2 Ferry St. Reserve free tickets.<\/span><\/p>\n

Round of 32<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

4:30 p.m. Monday, June 29, Millside Park, 2 Ferry St. Reserve free tickets.<\/span><\/p>\n

About the festivities<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Between games, see live DJs, play lawn games, and watch a laser-light show honoring America\u2019s 250th anniversary. On non-match nights, there will be local music showcases, and salsa and bachata dancing.<\/span><\/p>\n

What else to know<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Easthampton is known for its craft beer scene. If you enjoy cracking open a cold one at Millside Park, take a trip along the famous \u201cAle Trail\u201d \u2014 regional craft breweries connected by the Manhan Rail Trail.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIf it\u2019s warm and sunny out, people really enjoy an ice-cold beer,\u201d said Matt Tarlecki, 40, owner of Abandoned Building Brewery in Easthampton, which will be a vendor at one of the Millside Park events.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Everett<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

Watch party<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Brazil vs. Morocco<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

6 p.m. Saturday, June 13, Rivergreen Park, 1 Rivergreen Drive. Free to attend.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

About the festivities<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

The game will be shown at the city\u2019s Everett Fan Fest, accompanied by live music, family-friendly activities, and concessions from local vendors. Seating will not be provided, so the city recommends residents bring blankets or chairs with flat bases, to protect the turf. <\/span><\/p>\n

What else to know<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Everett hosts its annual Juneteenth Celebration on Friday, June 19, at Baldwin Avenue Park. The event will feature live performances, bounce houses, and face painting.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Fall River<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

Watch party<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Portugal vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo (1 p.m.)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

England vs. Croatia (4 p.m.)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Wednesday, June 17, John F. Kennedy Park, 145-199 Bradford Ave. Reserve a free spot<\/i>.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

About the festivities<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Both game-viewing opportunities are part of the Fall River Festival organized by the Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association. They will be accompanied by food trucks, activities for all ages, and on-site soccer fields.<\/span><\/p>\n

What else to know<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Fall River holds the largest concentration of Portuguese Americans in the United States, nearly 45 percent of the South Coast city\u2019s population.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read more Who should you root for in the World Cup? Take our quiz to pick a country.<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cBeing one of the smallest countries in Europe, and we have one of the best teams in the world [and that] is something we\u2019re really proud of,\u201d said Victor DaSilva, 61, owner of local Portuguese eatery Sagres Restaurant. <\/span><\/p>\n

DaSilva, who immigrated from Lisbon in 1976, expects to see more Portuguese flags in the streets as the games begin. Portugal may not have won a World Cup yet, but like Red Sox fans, DaSilva said \u201cwe always have hope.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Fitchburg<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

Watch party<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

USA vs. Australia (3 p.m.)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Scotland vs. Morocco (6 p.m.)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Brazil vs. Haiti (9 p.m.)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Friday, June 19, Coolidge Park, 198 Townsend St. Reserve a spot to attend<\/i>.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

About the festivities<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

All three watch parties are part of the Fitchburg Festival, organized by the Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Franklin<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

Watch parties<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Switzerland vs. Canada (3 p.m.)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Scotland vs. Brazil (6 p.m.)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Wednesday, June 24, Hayward Manor, 195 Main St. Register here.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

Ecuador vs. Germany (4 p.m.)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Tunisia vs. Netherlands (7 p.m.)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

7 p.m. Thursday, June 25, Hayward Manor, 195 Main St. Register here.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

About the festivities<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

The Franklin Fan Zone, sponsored by MetroWest Boston Visitors Bureau, will amp up fans watching the matches on a jumbotron, offering food trucks, beer gardens, and crafts vendors. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Greenfield<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

Watch party<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

USA vs. Australia<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

3:30 p.m. Friday, June 19, Greenfield Garden Cinemas, 361 Main St. Reserve tickets.<\/span><\/p>\n

About the festivities<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s all go to the movies! Huh, really? Yes, the city of Greenfield partnered with a local theater to stream a match. Grab some popcorn, and know that you\u2019re allowed to talk during the show this time. You might ask the players, \u201cWhat are we doing? What\u2019s going on?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

What else to know<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Greenfield is, well, green. Explore the trails at Rocky Mountain Park, Griswold GTD Conservation Area, or the Great Falls Discovery Center. Cool off and take in 360-degree views atop the 1912 Poet\u2019s Seat Tower.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Lawrence<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

Watch parties<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Round of 32 (1 p.m.)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Round of 32 (4:30 p.m.)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Monday, June 29, Veterans Memorial, 250 Osgood St. Reserve a spot to attend.<\/span><\/p>\n

About the festivities<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Both watch parties are part of the Lawrence Festival, organized by the Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association. <\/span><\/p>\n

What else to know<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Known as the \u201cImmigrant City,\u201d Lawrence carries global energy as a multi-ethnic, multicultural gateway. Hispanics and Latinos make up the majority of the city\u2019s population, over 80 percent. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Leominster<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

Watch parties<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Semifinal<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

3 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, Doyle Field, 224 Priest St. Reserve a spot to attend.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

Final<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

3 p.m. Sunday, July 19, Doyle Field, 224 Priest St. Reserve a spot to attend.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

About the festivities<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Th watch parties are part of the Leominster Festival, organized by the Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association. <\/span><\/p>\n

What else to know<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

As the birthplace of the plastic pink flamingo, don\u2019t miss out on Leominster\u2019s celebration of National Pink Flamingo Day on June 23 at Monument Square. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Lexington<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

Watch parties (free entry)<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Norway vs. Iraq<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

6 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, Visitor Center Lawn, 1875 Massachusetts Ave.<\/span><\/p>\n

England vs. Croatia<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

4 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, Visitor Center Lawn, 1875 Massachusetts Ave.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ghana vs. Panama<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

7 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, Visitor Center Lawn, 1875 Massachusetts Ave.<\/span><\/p>\n

Switzerland vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

3 p.m. Thursday, June 18, Visitor Center Lawn, 1875 Massachusetts Ave.<\/span><\/p>\n

Canada vs. Qatar<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

6 p.m. Thursday, June 18, Visitor Center Lawn, 1875 Massachusetts Ave.<\/span><\/p>\n

USA vs. Australia<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

3 p.m. Friday, June 19, Visitor Center Lawn, 1875 Massachusetts Ave.<\/span><\/p>\n

Scotland vs. Morocco<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

6 p.m. Friday, June 19, Visitor Center Lawn, 1875 Massachusetts Ave.<\/span><\/p>\n

Germany vs. Ivory Coast<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

4 p.m. Saturday, June 20, Visitor Center Lawn, 1875 Massachusetts Ave.<\/span><\/p>\n

Belgium vs. Iran<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

3 p.m. Sunday, June 21, Visitor Center Lawn, 1875 Massachusetts Ave.<\/span><\/p>\n

Uruguay vs. Cape Verde<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

6 p.m. Sunday, June 21, Visitor Center Lawn, 1875 Massachusetts Ave.<\/span><\/p>\n

France vs. Iraq<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

5 p.m. Monday, June 22, Visitor Center Lawn, 1875 Massachusetts Ave.<\/span><\/p>\n

England vs. Ghana<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

4 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, Visitor Center Lawn, 1875 Massachusetts Ave.<\/span><\/p>\n

Panama vs. Croatia<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

7 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, Visitor Center Lawn, 1875 Massachusetts Ave.<\/span><\/p>\n

Switzerland vs. Canada<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

3 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, Visitor Center Lawn, 1875 Massachusetts Ave.<\/span><\/p>\n

Scotland vs. Brazil<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

6 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, Visitor Center Lawn, 1875 Massachusetts Ave.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ecuador vs. Germany<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

4 p.m. Thursday, June 25, Visitor Center Lawn, 1875 Massachusetts Ave.<\/span><\/p>\n

Norway vs. France<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

3 p.m. Friday, June 26, Visitor Center Lawn, 1875 Massachusetts Ave.<\/span><\/p>\n

About the festivities<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Lexington\u2019s free, 10-day watch event includes food and beverage vendors, community and cultural tents, activities, and international community celebrations. <\/span><\/p>\n

What else to know<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

See the site of the \u201cshot heard round the world\u201d \u2014 and not a shot on goal. Visit the Lexington and Concord Battlefield for America\u2019s 250th anniversary, and attend the Lexington Lions Club\u2019s annual carnival from July 1-5 at Hastings Park. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Lowell<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

Watch parties<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Mexico vs. South Africa<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

3 p.m. Thursday, June 11, Tsongas Center, 300 Martin Luther King Jr. Way.(Opening ceremony at 1 p.m.)<\/span><\/p>\n

Haiti vs. Scotland<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

9 p.m. Saturday, June 13, Tsongas Center, 300 Martin Luther King Jr. Way.<\/span><\/p>\n

Iraq vs. Norway<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

6 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, Tsongas Center, 300 Martin Luther King Jr. Way.<\/span><\/p>\n

Portugal vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

1 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, Tsongas Center, 300 Martin Luther King Jr. Way.<\/span><\/p>\n

Uzbekistan vs. Colombia<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

10 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, Tsongas Center, 300 Martin Luther King Jr. Way.<\/span><\/p>\n

Scotland vs. Morocco<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

8:30 p.m. Friday, June 19, Tsongas Center, 300 Martin Luther King Jr. Way.<\/span><\/p>\n

Brazil vs. Haiti<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

9 p.m. Friday, June 19, Tsongas Center, 300 Martin Luther King Jr. Way.<\/span><\/p>\n

England vs. Ghana<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

4 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, location to be announced.<\/span><\/p>\n

Norway vs. France<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

3 p.m. Friday, June 26, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 E. Merrimack St.<\/span><\/p>\n

Colombia vs. Portugal<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 E Merrimack St.<\/span><\/p>\n

Round of 32<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

4:30 p.m. Monday, June 29, Tsongas Center, 300 Martin Luther King Jr. Way.<\/span><\/p>\n

Round of 16<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

3 p.m. Monday, July 6, Tsongas Center, 300 Martin Luther King Jr. Way.<\/span><\/p>\n

Round of 16<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

8 p.m. Monday, July 6, Tsongas Center, 300 Martin Luther King Jr. Way.<\/span><\/p>\n

Quarterfinal<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

4 p.m. Thursday, July 9, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 E. Merrimack St.<\/span><\/p>\n

Semifinal<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

3 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 E. Merrimack St.<\/span><\/p>\n

Final<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

3 p.m. Sunday, July 19, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 E. Merrimack St.<\/span><\/p>\n

About the festivities<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Make the Revolutionary Valley your World Cup party destination with Lowell Fanfest 2026, which promises to entice attendees with themed cultural nights, highlighting international food and music.<\/span><\/p>\n

What else to know<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Lowell hosts the longest-running and second-largest, free folk festival in the country. Check it out from July 24 to 26 and catch performances from artists including Elida Almeida, Dat Mighty 9, and John Doyle & Friends.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Marlborough<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

Watch parties<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Mexico vs. South Africa<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

3 p.m. Thursday, June 11, Kelleher Field, 45 Jefferson St. Reserve a spot to attend.<\/span><\/p>\n

USA vs. Paraguay<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

9 p.m. Friday, June 12, Kelleher Field, 45 Jefferson St.Reserve spot to attend.<\/span><\/p>\n

Brazil vs. Morocco (6 p.m.)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Haiti vs. Scotland (9 p.m.)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Saturday, June 13, Kelleher Field, 45 Jefferson St. Reserve spot to attend.<\/span><\/p>\n

About the festivities<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Marlborough is partnering with MetroWest Regional Fan Zone to provide a free, three-day World Cup watch party. Aside from the broadcast on a jumbotron, the family-friendly event will feature food trucks, local vendors, and sports-themed activities. <\/span><\/p>\n

What else to know<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Check out some free concerts with Marlborough\u2019s summer series from June 12 to Aug. 7. Every show, held at Union Common Concerts, will feature a local brewery serving beer. <\/span><\/p>\n

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New Bedford<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

Watch party<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Round of 32 (3 p.m.)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Round of 32 (7 p.m.)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

7 p.m. Thursday, July 2, Fort Taber Park, 1000C S. Rodney French Blvd. Reserve a spot to attend.<\/span><\/p>\n

About the festivities<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Both watch parties are part of the New Bedford Festival, organized by the Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association. <\/span><\/p>\n

What else to know<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Celebrate Day of Portugal in New Bedford takes place June 18-21. The free festival will be inaugurated with a flag-hosting ceremony at City Hall, followed by three days of food and music at the Madeira Field.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Northampton<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

Watch party<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Germany vs. Cura\u00e7ao (1 p.m.)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Netherlands vs. Japan (4 p.m.)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Sunday, June 14, JFK Middle School, 100 Bridge Road. Reserve a spot to attend.<\/span><\/p>\n

About the festivities<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Both watch parties are part of the Northampton Festival, organized by the Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association. <\/span><\/p>\n

What else to know<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Northampton will host Grammy award winner Shawn Colvin on June 23 at the Iron Horse. Tickets available here. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Pittsfield<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

Watch party<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

3 p.m. Friday, June 12, Pittsfield Common, 100 First St. Reserve a spot to attend. <\/span><\/p>\n

About the festivities<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

The game-viewing experience is part of the Pittsfield Festival, organized by the Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association. <\/span><\/p>\n

What else to know<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

The 10th annual Berkshire Pride Parade celebrates Pride Month at 11 a.m. June 20 at Park Square. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Quincy<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Watch parties (all free)<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

USA vs. Australia (3 p.m.)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Scotland vs. Morocco (6 p.m.)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Friday, June 19, Kilroy Square in Quincy Center<\/span><\/p>\n

Netherlands vs. Sweden (1 p.m.)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Germany vs. Ivory Coast (4 p.m.)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Saturday, June 20, Kilroy Square in Quincy Center<\/span><\/p>\n

About the festivities<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Evviva Trattoria, The Fours, and Espresso East Coffee & Co. will provide food and refreshments.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Revere<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

Watch parties (free entry)<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina (3 p.m.)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

USA vs. Paraguay (9 p.m.)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Friday, June 12, Dryft Revere, Ocean building, 500 Ocean Ave.<\/span><\/p>\n

Qatar vs. Switzerland (3 p.m.)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Brazil vs. Morocco (6 p.m.)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Haiti vs. Scotland (9 p.m.)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Saturday, June 13, Twisted Fate Brewing, 64 Salt St.<\/span><\/p>\n

USA vs. Australia (3 p.m.)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Scotland vs. Morocco (6 p.m.)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Friday, June 19, Shirley Avenue Municipal Lot, 139 Shirley Ave.<\/span><\/p>\n

Brazil vs. Haiti (8:30 p.m.)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Paraguay vs. Turkey (11 p.m.)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Friday, June 19, Valsos Table and Bar, 139 Shirley Ave.<\/span><\/p>\n

Canada vs. Switzerland (3 p.m.)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Qatar (3 p.m.)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Haiti vs. Morocco (6 p.m.)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Brazil vs. Scotland (6 p.m.)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Wednesday, June 24, Harry Della Russo Stadium, 75 Park Ave.<\/span><\/p>\n

Panama vs. England (5 p.m.)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Colombia vs. Portugal (7:30 p.m.)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Saturday, June 27, The Yard, 10 Suffolk Downs Blvd.<\/span><\/p>\n

Croatia vs. Ghana (5 p.m.)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Democratic Republic of the Congo vs. Uzbekistan (7 p.m.)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Saturday, June 27, Twisted Fate Brewing, 64 Salt St.<\/span><\/p>\n

Semifinal 1<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

3 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, Shirley Ave Municipal Lot, 139 Shirley Ave.<\/span><\/p>\n

Semifinal 2<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

3 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, Shirley Ave Municipal Lot, 139 Shirley Ave.<\/span><\/p>\n

Final<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

3 p.m. Sunday, July 19, Revere Beach, Revere Beach Blvd.<\/span><\/p>\n

About the festivities<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

The watch parties are part of the City\u2019s \u201cField of Play\u201d summer tourism initiative. Built around the World Cup games, the event promotes the diversity of Revere, where over a quarter of residents hail from Latin America, North Africa and Europe. <\/span><\/p>\n

Revere might also host games July 9-11. On July 3, these watch parties will be determined depending on what teams make round 32. <\/span><\/p>\n

What else to know<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

The International Sand Sculpting Festival will serve as the venue for the final game\u2019s broadcast. This annual event attracts thousands of attendees and renowned sculptors who present their work. The festival also features a variety of attractions, including food vendors, live musical performances, interactive exhibits, amusement rides and a fireworks display.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Springfield <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

Watch parties (free to attend; <\/b><\/u>$5 parking<\/b>)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Qatar vs. Switzerland (3 p.m.)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Brazil vs. Morocco (6 p.m.)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Saturday, June 13, The Landing, Bruce Landon Way.<\/span><\/p>\n

USA vs. Australia (3 p.m.)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Scotland vs. Morocco (6 p.m.)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Friday, June 19, The Landing, Bruce Landon Way.<\/span><\/p>\n

Quarterfinal<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

5 p.m. Saturday, July 11, The Landing, Bruce Landon Way.<\/span><\/p>\n

Final<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

3 p.m. Sunday, July 19, The Landing, Bruce Landon Way.<\/span><\/p>\n

About the festivities<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Outdoor watch parties at Springfield\u2019s open-air plaza, which opened last summer, also feature mini golf on July 11.<\/span><\/p>\n

What else to know<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Check out the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Purchase tickets. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Worcester <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

Watch parties<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Reserve a spot to attend. <\/span><\/p>\n

Brazil vs. Morocco (6 p.m.)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Haiti vs. Scotland (9 p.m.)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Saturday, June 13, Worcester Common, 455 Main St.<\/span><\/p>\n

England vs. Ghana<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

4 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, Worcester Common, 455 Main St.<\/span><\/p>\n

Semifinal<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

3 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, Worcester Common, 455 Main St.<\/span><\/p>\n

Final<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

3 p.m. Sunday, July 19, Worcester Common, 455 Main St.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

What else to know<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

In Worcester, where a Caribbean diaspora was established between the \u201970s and \u201980s, Caribbean American Heritage Month is celebrated June 21 at Institute Park. <\/span><\/p>\n

Read more Denny Hamlin goes back to front again to win NASCAR race at Michigan, tie Kyle Busch on win list<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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