The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off on June 11, setting in motion a 104-game tournament among 48 nations played across stadiums in the United States, Mexico and Canada and running through the final on July 19. With ticket prices for matches often stretching beyond most fans’ reach, many in the Valley are turning to bars and restaurants to catch the action with fellow supporters, loud television sound and food-and-drink specials timed for kickoff. The U.S. men’s national team’s upcoming match against Belgium on Monday night has prompted a fresh round of viewing-party planning at spots across the city, from neighborhood pubs to large-scale entertainment centers.
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Neighborhood favorites and established soccer destinations are expecting heavy turnouts and have rolled out offers intended to get people out of their living rooms and into communal spaces. Historic pubs and newer sports bars alike are increasing their screens and sound, while restaurants with patio space or multiple televisions are positioning themselves as realistic alternatives to stadium seats. Known soccer hangouts such as George & Dragon, Fibber Magees and Crown Public House are among the places welcoming fans, but the list extends beyond the traditional Irish pub crowd to include breweries, women-focused sports bars, family-friendly entertainment centers and upscale taverns.
Carousel, the arcade-and-sports bar in Westgate at 6770 N. Sunrise Boulevard, plans to carry World Cup broadcasts throughout the tournament and is aiming to make viewing a party experience. The venue will run drink specials and hand out free FIFA souvenir cups when customers order Casamigos margaritas or Buchanan’s cocktails. In addition, patrons will receive raffle tickets for every $25 spent, with chances to win a VIP experience from Carousel or gift cards valued at $400 and $150, creating incentives beyond typical happy-hour pricing for fans who spend time at the bar during the tournament.
Title 9 Sports Grill on North Seventh Avenue continues to stand out as the Valley’s first women’s sports bar, and its Melrose-area location has positioned itself to carry World Cup matches on the restaurant’s 22 televisions. The menu mixes bar fare with cocktails named for notable women athletes — including a rum-based drink called the Taurasi Goat-tail in honor of Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi — and the space aims to be a welcoming option for fans seeking a female-focused sports atmosphere while still catching men’s international fixtures on large screens. Nearby, Four Peaks Brewing Co.’s Tempe pub at 1340 E. Eighth Street is tying specials to on-field events: the brewery will rotate $3 half-pints during halftime and will discount pints based on disciplinary calls — taking $1 off its FP96 light lager for every yellow card issued and $2 off Kilt Lifters for each red card.
For those looking for a multiplex-like viewing environment, Harkins BackLot at The Shops at Norterra has built its BackLot Arena into a cinema-size sports venue complete with more than 60 televisions alongside arcade games, bowling and darts. The complex, located at 2440 W. Happy Valley Road, will show World Cup matches on its large screen and suggests walk-ins arrive early to secure seating, since the arena accepts only walk-up guests. The venue’s combination of family-friendly activities and a stadium-scale screen allows groups to split time between the arcade and the match — a setup that caters to fans who bring children or those who want a louder, more theatrical viewing experience.
Melrose’s Royale Kitchen + Cocktails is another spot amplifying its soundtrack for international fixtures. The restaurant, at 635 W. Glenrosa Avenue, pairs New American plates with tropical desert-inspired cocktails and will air matches on its larger screens. Game-day patrons can take advantage of Royale’s all-day happy hour or opt for the venue’s so-called “Adult Happy Meal,” which bundles a burger with fries or a salad and a select beer or cocktail. In the West Valley, Lazy Bird Kitchen + Cocktails in Peoria serves upscale tavern fare and craft cocktails while keeping a rotation of live music and daily happy-hour pricing; the restaurant has signaled it will tune TVs to World Cup fixtures throughout the tournament, offering a sit-down option for those who prefer a full-restaurant environment rather than a bar scene.
Old Town Scottsdale’s The Hot Chick is programming every U.S. game with sound and a lineup of themed specials intended for rowdy viewing parties. The address at 4363 N. 75th Street offers a Phoenix Rising Paloma for $13 and serves a 22-ounce Modelo in a soccer-boot-shaped cup for $12; other options include espresso martini shots, beer-and-seltzer buckets and the ability to order a personal keg for a table. Reservations at The Hot Chick can be made via text at 480-255-7733, giving groups a way to guarantee space for high-attendance matches. Closer to the center of the city, Joy Lush Club on Camelback Road — typically oriented to Barcelona supporters — is operating as a watch hub for all World Cup games, showing matches with full sound from its taproom and bottle-shop location and offering drink specials, food vendors and raffle giveaways during marquee matches involving the U.S. or Germany.
Breweries and longstanding local pubs are also entering the fray. O.H.S.O. Brewery will run World Cup coverage across its six Valley locations, including its downtown Gilbert outpost where a Jumbotron in a large outdoor park will carry every game with sound; other O.H.S.O. sites in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Surprise will likewise elevate audio and visuals for U.S. matches, offering family- and dog-friendly viewing environments. In the East Valley, Fibber Magees at 1989 W. Elliot Road in Chandler has vowed to air every match on its televisions and projection screen while rolling out a slate of drink deals: $4 options on Modelo, Stella Artois, Michelob Ultra, NÜTRL Vodka Seltzer and Budweiser; a Buchanan’s with pineapple for $7; and a $10 Casamigos margarita. Fibber Magees’ full pub menu — from loaded fries and burgers to shepherd’s pie and fish and chips — provides a steady base for fans who want traditional pub plates alongside televised soccer.
At Backyard in Desert Ridge, 21001 N. Tatum Boulevard, the bar has prepared for tournament overload with four massive 18-foot-by-10-foot LED screens able to display as many as 32 games simultaneously, turning the venue into a hub for viewers who want to follow several matches at once. Backyard has decorated bars with international flags, soccer balls and patriotic eagles and is running special tournament food and drink items, including a blackberry paloma and a large Soccer Platter intended to feed a group; that platter is described as stuffed with fries, onion rings and jalapeño poppers. Smaller food-and-drink promotions are also in play at several neighborhood spots: Blanco Cocina + Cantina, for example, has a $12 World Cup special that pairs loaded fries with a beer — a compact combo designed for fans who want a quick, budget-friendly bite while watching the match.
A broad swath of Phoenix’s restaurant and bar scene has responded to the World Cup by amplifying televisions, turning up the sound and assembling specials meant to attract fans who would otherwise be watching from home. With matches spread across multiple kickoff times and days over the next several weeks, venues large and small are offering a range of atmospheres — from family- and dog-friendly brewery patios to late-night dance bars running brewery buckets and personal kegs — so fans can choose how and where they want to follow the U.S. team and the rest of the tournament.
A U.S. soccer fan in a 'USA' shirt with Blanco Cocina + Cantina’s loaded fries and a pint — illustrating the $12 fries-and-beer World Cup special called out in the article.
A busy, shaded outdoor patio with multiple TVs and patrons watching a match — representative of the lively bars and restaurants recommended for cheering on the U.S. in the World Cup.
Phoenix New Times coverage adds Tombstone Brewing Co. as the Phoenix chapter home for American Outlaws, the U.S. soccer fan club, with $5 Outlaw Golden Ale pints during matches. Tom's Watch Bar at Chase Field is promoting itself as the biggest local party with over 100 screens, ticketed packages from $40 (including credits) to $100 VIP with swag and priority entry for the U.S.-Belgium game.
The U.S.–Belgium match is a Round of 16 fixture scheduled for Monday, July 6, 2026, with kickoff at 5:00 p.m. Pacific / 8:00 p.m. Eastern; in the United States the game will be carried in English by FOX (including Fox/FS1 coverage and Fox streaming platforms) and in Spanish on Telemundo/Peacock.
FIFA’s official global kickoff time is listed as 00:00 UTC on July 7, 2026, which is why some international schedules show the match date as July 7 while U.S. listings use the local July 6 date.
The match will be played at Lumen Field in Seattle (roughly a 72,000-seat capacity for soccer); local transit guidance and venue notices advise avoiding driving on match day because parking is limited and pedestrian/traffic restrictions will be in place around the stadium.