Cities across Massachusetts have organized watch parties and community events to take place all summer long, bringing fans together to share the excitement of the soccer tournament.
By Valeria Rivera Calix and Ana Mondello-Mata • Published April 29, 2026 • Updated on April 29, 2026 at 1:59 pm
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – AUGUST 18: FIFA World Cup Trophy on display during the official tour around FIFA 2026 World Cup host cities on August 18, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Photo by Jaiden Tripi – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is almost here, and while many people are traveling to Massachusetts to see the matches live from the stadium in Foxborough, the majority will be living the excitement from home on their televisions.
That’s why cities throughout the state have organized watch parties and community events to take place all summer long, bringing fans together to share the excitement of the championship.
Scroll down to see watch parties being held across the Boston area during the tournament so you can catch all the excitement with other soccer fans.
Boston
The FIFA Fan Fest, hosted at Boston’s City Hall Plaza in partnership with the Meet Boston, runs from June 11-27. This free, all-ages daily festival features games, music, live entertainment, local vendors and broadcasts of multiple World Cup matches during the Group Stage.
NOTE: Attendees must register in advance, as access will be limited to 5,000 fans at a time due to security protocols.
Boston City Hall Plaza FIFA Fan Fest schedule:
| Day | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, June 12 | 2 p.m. | 11:30 p.m. |
| Saturday, June 14 | 2 p.m. | 11:30 p.m. |
| Sunday, June 14 | 12 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. |
| Monday, June 15 | 11 a.m. | 8:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday, June 16 | 2 p.m. | 11:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 12 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. |
| Thursday, June 18 | 2 p.m. | 11:30 p.m. |
| Friday, June 19 | 2 p.m. | 11:30 p.m. |
| Saturday, June 20 | 12 p.m. | 10:30 p.m. |
| Sunday, June 21 | 11 a.m. | 8:30 p.m. |
| Monday, June 22 | 12 p.m. | 10:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 12 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 2 p.m. | 11:30 p.m. |
| Thursday, June 25 | 3 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. |
| Friday, June 26 | 2 p.m. | 10:30 p.m. |
| Saturday, June 27 | 3 p.m. | 12:30 a.m. |
Later on in the World Cup, there will also be special events to celebrate the Fourth of July.