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Watch World Cup 2026 in Boston / Foxborough

Your guide to watching the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Boston / Foxborough — fan festivals, soccer bars, public screenings, and 7 live matches at Boston Stadium.

Watch Live at Boston Stadium

Boston Stadium (Gillette Stadium) hosts 7 matches with a capacity of 64,628. The deepest round is the Quarterfinal. Gates typically open 2–3 hours before kickoff.

Matches

7

Capacity

64,628

Roof

Open-air

FIFA Fan Festival

Expected at Boston Common or City Hall Plaza. New England Revolution fans will drive the atmosphere. Note: Gillette Stadium is in Foxborough, 30 miles south.

FIFA Fan Festivals are free to attend and feature giant screens showing all matches, live entertainment, food, and drink. They open hours before the first match of each day.

Best Soccer Bars

  • The Banshee (Dorchester) — Boston's best soccer pub
  • Phoenix Landing (Cambridge) — legendary for early morning matches
  • The Lansdowne (Fenway) — Irish pub near Fenway Park
  • Parlor Sports (Cambridge) — sports bar with great food

💡 Call ahead to reserve spots for popular knockout matches — they fill up fast.

Community Watch Parties

Seaport District and Faneuil Hall area will likely host outdoor screenings. Cambridge and Somerville have strong international communities that will organize nation-specific events.

TV & Streaming

Eastern Time — all matches at convenient hours. Boston's massive student population and sports culture guarantee packed viewing venues.

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Boston / Foxborough is in the ET (UTC-4) timezone. Most group stage matches kick off between 12:00 PM and 9:00 PM ET. Check the full schedule for exact times.