USA · PT (UTC-7)

Watch World Cup 2026 in Los Angeles

Your guide to watching the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Los Angeles — fan festivals, soccer bars, public screenings, and 8 live matches at Los Angeles Stadium.

Watch Live at Los Angeles Stadium

Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium) hosts 8 matches with a capacity of 70,240. The deepest round is the Quarterfinal. Gates typically open 2–3 hours before kickoff.

Matches

8

Capacity

70,240

Roof

Fixed canopy (open sides)

FIFA Fan Festival

Expected at LA Live/Crypto.com Arena area or Grand Park downtown. LA hosted major fan zones for the 1994 World Cup and 2022 viewing events.

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 Fox & Hound (Studio City) — a dedicated soccer bar
  • The Greyhound (Highland Park) — British pub with full coverage
  • Joxer Daly's (Culver City) — Irish pub, great for early matches
  • Lucky Baldwin's (Pasadena) — huge beer selection and screens
  • Tom Bergin's (Mid-Wilshire) — Irish pub institution

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

Community Watch Parties

MacArthur Park, Koreatown, and East LA will have massive outdoor screenings for Mexico and South Korea matches. Santa Monica beach screenings are also expected.

TV & Streaming

Pacific Time means morning kickoffs for early games (as early as 9 AM PT). Late matches around 4-7 PM PT — perfect for after-work viewing.

Full broadcaster guide by country →
Los Angeles is in the PT (UTC-7) timezone. Most group stage matches kick off between 12:00 PM and 9:00 PM ET. Check the full schedule for exact times.