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Where to Watch the World Cup in the San Fernando Valley

Free Park Watch Parties

These city and county events are free and family friendly. Most have big screens, food, giveaways, and kids' activities.

Summer of Soccer with Councilmember Bob Blumenfield

The Valley Cultural Foundation and Councilmember Bob Blumenfield host free watch parties at two Valley parks. Each one has a big screen, food vendors, and Team Blumenfield giveaways. Bring your own lawn chairs and pack a picnic.

Warner Center Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Boulevard

Friday, June 12: United States vs. Paraguay at 6 PM. Giveaways start at 5 PM.
Thursday, June 25: United States vs. Turkey at 7 PM. Giveaways start at 5 PM.

Lanark Park, 21816 Lanark Street

Monday, June 15 (Team Blumenfield and Vallarta giveaways start at 10 AM)

Spain vs. Cabo Verde at 9 AM
Belgium vs. Egypt at 12 PM
Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay at 3 PM
Iran vs. New Zealand at 6 PM

Saturday, June 20 (free Angel City FC youth clinic at 10 AM)

Netherlands vs. Sweden at 10 AM
Germany vs. Ivory Coast at 1 PM
Ecuador vs. Curacao at 5 PM
Tunisia vs. Japan at 9 PM

Thursday, June 25 (design your own jersey with the Department of Cultural Affairs at 3 PM)

Curacao vs. Ivory Coast at 1 PM
Ecuador vs. Germany at 1 PM
Japan vs. Sweden at 4 PM
Tunisia vs. Netherlands at 4 PM
United States vs. Turkey at 7 PM
Paraguay vs. Australia at 7 PM

More info: Councilmember Bob Blumenfield's office and the Valley Cultural Foundation.

Summer Soccer Watch Parties with Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez

Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez hosts free watch parties with LA City Parks. There are free soccer clinics, a design your own jersey station, and family activities, and the dates feature some of the biggest teams in the tournament.

Sylmar Park, 13109 Borden Avenue, Sylmar

Saturday, June 13: Brazil vs. Morocco
Thursday, June 18: Mexico vs. South Korea
Thursday, July 9: Quarterfinal, with teams to be announced

More info: @mrodcd7

NoHo Fútbol Fest Watch Party

Councilmember Adrin Nazarian and Supervisor Kathryn Barger host an all day watch party in North Hollywood with LA Rec & Parks and the Bravo Foundation. The event shows all the games that day. Expect food, drinks, live music, and giveaways.

Where: Magnolia Boulevard at Vineland Avenue, North Hollywood
When: Saturday, June 27, starting at 12 PM
More info: @cd2losangeles or cd2.lacity.gov

Kick It In the Park (City of Los Angeles)

Kick It In the Park is the city's free watch party program, with LED screens, youth soccer clinics, and family zones. The Valley site is Whitsett Fields in North Hollywood, and the city rotates other parks during the tournament, so check the interactive map for spots near you.

Where: Whitsett Soccer Field, 6952 Whitsett Avenue, North Hollywood
When: June 13, 18, 23, and 28, and July 3, 9, and 18. Each event starts about four hours before kickoff.

L.A. County Parks Watch Party

Los Angeles County runs its own free Soccer Watch Parties on a giant LED screen, with youth clinics, family games, and halftime snacks.

Where: El Cariso Regional Park, 13100 Hubbard Street, Sylmar
When: Friday, June 26 at 4 PM. Uruguay vs. Spain kicks off at 5 PM.

Neighborhood Fan Zones

Reseda Station Fan Zone

The Reseda Station parking lot becomes a community hub, hosted with 11:11 Projects. It will have live music, food trucks, art, and soccer activities, and you can take the Metro G Line right to the door.

Where: Reseda G Line Station, Reseda
When: Dates not posted yet. Check the Metro fan events listing before you go.

Downtown Burbank FanZone

Downtown Burbank hosts an official Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone along San Fernando Boulevard. FOX shows the games live on two big stages, and the event also has passport lounges, a VIP viewing area, a family soccer zone, and an international street fair.

Where: San Fernando Boulevard between Magnolia Boulevard and Angeleno Avenue, Downtown Burbank
When: Saturday, July 18, noon to 8 PM, and Sunday, July 19, 10 AM to 6 PM
Tickets: $25. Required. Register online before you go.

Soccer Bars and Breweries in the Valley

Want to watch over a pint? The Valley has breweries and pubs showing the games all tournament long.

San Fernando Brewing Company

San Fernando Brewing Company is your official soccer headquarters from June 11 to July 19. They show every match that falls within business hours on the big screens, and there is a raffle this year. Every game you watch earns an entry, so the more you come, the better your odds.

Where: 425 Park Avenue, San Fernando
When: Every match during business hours, June 11 through July 19
More info: @sanfernandobrewingco

Hop Merchants Bottle Shop & Taproom

Hop Merchants in the NoHo Arts District opens at noon every day of the group stage, starting June 11 with the opener, Mexico vs. South Africa. It is a relaxed spot to grab a beer and catch as much of the action as you want. Note that Hop Merchants is 21 and over, so leave the kids at the park parties.

Where: 5013 Lankershim Boulevard, North Hollywood
When: Opens at noon daily through the group stage, June 11 to 27
More info: @hopmerchants

British Pubs and Sports Bars

If you want a classic pub feel, the Valley has several proven soccer spots. Each one carries the international feeds and fills up fast on big match days.

The Fox and Hounds (11100 Ventura Boulevard, Studio City) is a true British pub and the home of Arsenal Los Angeles. It has 15 TVs, two giant projectors, and great pub food, which makes it the Valley's top spot for international matches.

Robin Hood British Pub (13640 Burbank Boulevard, Sherman Oaks) is a real British pub with a full bar and a long history of showing World Cup and Premier League games.

Game Changer Brewhouse (13730 Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks) has big screens, full sound, and regular LAFC watch parties.

Blue Dog Beer Tavern (4524 Saugus Avenue, Sherman Oaks) is a neighborhood bar with TVs in every direction. It also has a big, shaded front patio.

The Brickyard Pub (11130 Magnolia Boulevard, North Hollywood) is one of LAFC's nearly 40 official Bar Partners.

A Few Tips

Most park and fan zone events sit near Metro lines. Leave the car at home and use the Metro Trip Planner or LADOT DASH.

June and July afternoons get hot. Bring water, sunscreen, and shade for the park parties.

Schedules can still change. Check the dates and times on the official pages above before you head out.