With the 2026 FIFA World Cup only one month away, there’s so much to look forward to here in the Bay Area! As residents of an official host city, locals are eyeing more than 30 fan zones and activations in and around San Francisco.
The Bay Area Host Committee has released an elaborate schedule of free World Cup events throughout SF, the East Bay, and more. Here’s a closer look.
Main ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup fan zones
While World Cup screenings and events will be taking place at more than 30 venues in and around SF, the following are the main ongoing activations that will host events throughout the duration of the World Cup.
Head to these locations to catch live matches on giant screens, enjoy local food, and connect with fans from all over the world.
- June 11-July 19: San Francisco Fan Zone at Thrive City
- June 11-July 19: San Francisco Fan Zone at China Basin Park (Mission Rock)
- June 12-July 19: San Francisco Fan Zone at Pier 39
- June 19-July 11: Fan Zone at the Alameda County Fair
- June 11-July 19: San Jose Earthquakes Celebration of Soccer at San Pedro Square
- June 15, 22, 28, July 5, 19: The Art of the Game watch parties at Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
Full list of Bay Area fan zones and events
In addition to the above ongoing fan zones, we’re looking forward to smaller pop-up fan events throughout the World Cup dates. Here’s the schedule to date, but keep an eye on the Bay Area Host Committee website as new events are added.
San Francisco
- May 23-24: Carnaval SF
- May 30: Champions League Final Watch Party at Splash
- June 11-July 19: San Francisco Fan Zone at Thrive City
- June 11-July 19: San Francisco Fan Zone at China Basin Park (Mission Rock)
- June 12-July 19: San Francisco Fan Zone at Pier 39
- June 25: Pride House Fan Zone at Yerba Buena Lane
East Bay
- June 12: Oakland Fan Zone at Raimondi Park
- June 12: Richmond Fan Zone at SS Red Oak Victory Historic Ship
- June 13: Walnut Creek Fan Zone at Fiesta Cultural Street Fair
- June 18: Richmond Fan Zone at East Brother Beer Company
- June 19-July 11: Fan Zone at the Alameda County Fair
- June 19: Downtown Oakland Fan Zone
- June 24: Richmond Fan Zone at East Brother Beer Company
- June 25: Richmond Fan Zone at SS Red Oak Victory Historic Ship
Peninsula, San Jose, & Santa Cruz
- June 11-July 19: San Jose Earthquakes Celebration of Soccer at San Pedro Square
- June 12, July 19: City of San Carlos Fan Zone at Wheeler Parking Plaza
- June 15, 22, 28, July 5, 19: The Art of the Game watch parties at Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
- June 18, 24, 25: Redwood City Fan Zone at Courthouse Square
- June 25: San Mateo Fan Zone at Central Park
- June 25: Fan Zone at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
