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Watch World Cup 2026 in Philadelphia

Your guide to watching the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Philadelphia — fan festivals, soccer bars, public screenings, and 6 live matches at Philadelphia Stadium.

Watch Live at Philadelphia Stadium

Philadelphia Stadium (Lincoln Financial Field) hosts 6 matches with a capacity of 69,328. The deepest round is the Round of 16. Gates typically open 2–3 hours before kickoff.

Matches

6

Capacity

69,328

Roof

Open-air

FIFA Fan Festival

Expected at Penn's Landing or Eakins Oval on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Philadelphia Union fans will bring passionate support.

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

  • Fado Irish Pub (Center City) — dedicated soccer venue
  • The Victoria Freehouse (Old City) — British-style pub
  • Tír na nÓg (Center City) — Irish pub near City Hall
  • P.J. Clarke's (various) — sports bar with good screens

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

Community Watch Parties

South Philly (Italian Market area), Northeast Philly (Irish and Eastern European communities), and University City will host community events.

TV & Streaming

Eastern Time — all matches at convenient hours. Philly's rowdy sports culture will make watch parties especially intense.

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Philadelphia 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.