The 2026 FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international men’s soccer championship, kicks off June 11 and runs through July 19. The 23rd edition will be the first to feature 48 teams, up from 32, and the first to be jointly hosted by three countries: the United States, Mexico and Canada.
One of the tournament’s 16 venues is Santa Clara’s Levi’s Stadium, though FIFA will not call it that. Tournament rules bar corporate-sponsored stadium names, so the home of the San Francisco 49ers will be known as “San Francisco Bay Area Stadium” throughout the World Cup.
The six World Cup matches at Levi’s, ahem, San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, will be held June 13, 16, 19, 22, 25, and July 1.
For fans planning to watch closer to home, businesses across Sonoma and Napa counties will be ready with television screens, cold beer and game-day fare.
Where to watch the games in Sonoma County
Victory House, Santa Rosa
Victory House, the sports bar at Poppy Bank Epicenter, will show every World Cup match on its large-screen televisions. Additional games will be shown throughout the Epicenter complex, including at Chuck’s Bowling Bar & Lounge.
The venue will offer game-day food and drink specials and host a contest in which patrons can guess the tournament’s total number of goals. The grand prize, valued at $1,500, is a four-hour party at Chuck’s for up to 32 people, including a $500 food credit. Entry forms will be available at the bar. Participants must be at least 18 years old. 3215 Coffey Lane, Santa Rosa, 707-757-9041, visitvictoryhouse.com
The Goose & Fern, Santa Rosa
The British pub in Railroad Square will host a watch party for the World Cup final starting at 11:30 a.m. July 19, with indoor and outdoor screens, live music and a pig roast. All ages are welcome. 116 Fifth St., Santa Rosa, 707-843-4235, thegooseandfern.com
Mitote Food Park, Santa Rosa
Mitote, a tented food court in Santa Rosa’s Roseland neighborhood, will show World Cup matches on a large outdoor screen. Patrons can order food and drinks from various trucks serving Mexican specialties. More information will be posted on Mitote’s social media channels. 100 Sebastopol Road, Santa Rosa, mitotefoodpark.com
Sazon Peruvian Cuisine, Santa Rosa
The Roseland restaurant plans to air matches on two indoor televisions and post watch-party information on social media. 1129 Sebastopol Road, Santa Rosa, 707-523-4346, sazonsr.com
Passion Peru Restaurant, Santa Rosa
Passion Peru Restaurant will show all World Cup games on its indoor screen. 4219 Montgomery Drive, Santa Rosa, 707-235-9876, passionperurestaurant.com
Los Tres Chiles, Santa Rosa
The Mexican restaurant will air matches on indoor and outdoor screens throughout the tournament. Specials will be available on game days. Owner Gustavo Gutierrez and Taqueria Sol Azteca owner Frankie Lemus also helped produce a bilingual World Cup magazine and tournament bracket placemats to be distributed at participating restaurants. Copies will be available at Los Tres Chiles. 2765 Yulupa Ave., Santa Rosa, 707-304-5724, lostreschiles.com
Taqueria Sol Azteca, Rohnert Park
The taqueria will screen matches on two indoor televisions. More information about watch parties will be posted on social media. 1435 E. Cotati Ave., Suite C, Rohnert Park, 707-792-1859, taqueriasolazteca.com
Playbook at Graton Casino, Rohnert Park
Playbook Sports Bar & Kitchen at Graton Resort & Casino will host a World Cup opening-match watch party starting at 11 a.m. June 11 and a viewing party for the final on July 19. Tickets range from $40 to $365 and are available through OpenTable. 288 Golf Course Drive W., Rohnert Park, 707-588-3734, graton.com
Galvan’s Eatery & Beer Garden, Cotati
The Cotati beer garden will show all matches on five screens in its outdoor dining and lounge area. 500 E. Cotati Ave., Cotati, 707-664-5987, instagram.com/galvanseatery, facebook.com/GalvansEatery
Paradise Burger And Kitchen, Windsor
Paradise Burger and Kitchen will air selected World Cup matches on three screens, including the tournament opener between Mexico and South Africa. Watch party schedules will be posted on social media. 8465 Old Redwood Highway, Suite 300, Windsor, 707-837-7443, instagram.com/paradiseburger_kitchen, facebook.com/Paradiseburgerandkitchen
Beyond the Glory, Petaluma
The Petaluma sports bar will screen the World Cup matches on multiple television and projection screens. 1371 N. McDowell Blvd., Suite 130, Petaluma, 707-971-8366, btgpetaluma.com
Petaluma Portuguese Hall, Petaluma
The Petaluma Holy Ghost Society, commonly known as Portuguese Hall, will host watch parties starting June 12 for the United States-Paraguay match and June 27 for a slate of group-stage games: Panama vs. England, Croatia vs. Ghana, and Portugal vs. Colombia. Nachos, linguica dogs and no-host cocktails will be available for purchase. 4649 Bodega Ave., Petaluma, 707-971-5517, petalumaholyghostsociety.org
Murphy’s Irish Pub, Sonoma
The pub and restaurant near Sonoma Plaza will screen all matches live on high-definition televisions. Drink specials will be available on game days. Guests are encouraged to wear their team’s colors. 464 First St, E., Sonoma, 707-935-0660, sonomapub.com
Sangiacomo Winery, Sonoma
Sonoma Valley United FC will host a World Cup viewing party and fundraiser at Sangiacomo Winery starting at 5:30 p.m. June 25. The event will feature a screening of the United States-Turkey match, along with food, wine and family activities. Tickets are $40 for adults, including a welcome glass of wine, and $20 for youth ages 17 and younger. Tickets are available on Zeffy. Sangiacomo Winery, 21545 Broadway, Sonoma. premier.upsl.com/teams/sonoma-valley-united-fc-344422
Where to watch the games in Napa County
Kerr Cellars, Napa
Kerr Cellars will screen all World Cup matches on an 85-inch television and offer wine specials during games: Sonoma Coast Chardonnay for $10 per glass and Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon for $12. No registration is required; walk-ins are welcome. 1463 First St., Napa, 707-963-5377, kerrcellars.com
The full 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule is available at fifa.com.
Raquel Issenberg of La Prensa Sonoma contributed reporting.
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