By Neal Riley
June 12, 2026 / 6:30 AM EDT / CBS Boston
Cities and towns across Massachusetts will be setting up big screens for free, family friendly World Cup watch parties this summer.
The state this spring distributed $10 million in grants to communities “to support fan celebrations and community watch party events.”
Here’s where you can find official World Cup watch parties in Massachusetts for the tournament.
FIFA Fan Festival Boston at City Hall Plaza
The main gathering spot for viewing the World Cup in Boston is the official FIFA Fan Festival at City Hall Plaza.
It will be open daily between June 12 and June 27, broadcasting two to three matches per day. When matches aren’t being shown, there will be performances on stage from local artists and musicians.
Admission to the fan festival is free, but advance online registration is required.
Elsewhere in the city, community watch parties will be held at Dorchester’s Town Field (June 15 Spain vs. Cabo Verde), Boston Common (June 19 Brazil vs. Haiti) and East Boston Memorial Stadium (June 27 Colombia vs. Portugal).