World Cup 2026: Hampton Roads watch party guide

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – If you are looking for a spot in Hampton Roads to watch the World Cup, there are many options.

Tournament dates

  • Group stage: June 11-June 27
  • Round of 32: June 28-July 3
  • Round of 16: July 4-7
  • Quarterfinals: July 9-11
  • Semifinals: July 14 and 15
  • Third-place match: July 18
  • World Cup final: July 19

U.S. schedule

The U.S. schedule for the group stage of the World Cup:

  • U.S. vs. Paraguay on June 12. (9 p.m. ET)
  • U.S. vs. Australia on June 19. (3 p.m. ET)
  • U.S. vs. Turkiye on June 25. (10 p.m. ET)

If you are looking for a place to gather with other soccer fans to watch the 2026 World Cup games, 10 On Your Side compiled this list.

VIRGINIA BEACH

Virginia Beach Sportsplex– FREE World Cup Watch Party at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex on Friday, June 12. – Watch the pre-match at 8 p.m. followed by kickoff at 9 p.m.– Location: 2044 Landstown Centre Way

NORFOLK

Grace O’Malley’s Irish Pub– The restaurant says all matches will be shown with sound on when there is no live entertainment, although some entertainment will be paused during key matches. Keep an eye on their Facebook page for updates.– Location: 2011 Granby Street.

SUFFOLK

New Realm Brewing– In a Facebook post on June 3, New Realm Brewing Co. in Suffolk said it will be showing the World Cup matches on its big screen TVs. They hinted that more information would be coming closer to kickoff. Keep an eye on the Facebook page for those details.– Location: 5941 Harbour View Blvd.

PORTSMOUTH

California BurritoCalifornia Burrito in Portsmouth is showing every game of the World Cup tournament. They are kicking things off on Thursday, June 11 at 3 p.m. with the Mexico vs. South Africa game.– Location: 2860 Airline Blvd.

CHESAPEAKE

Las Palmas– Experience the excitement of the World Cup at Las Palmas in Chesapeake. They will be airing every match.– 801 Volvo Pkwy, Ste. 114

NEWPORT NEWS

HR SportspleX– Join the team at Hrsportsplex for a watch party on Friday, June 12, for the United States vs Paraguay game.– $10 per person of $25 per family (3 or more people). Pay at the door.– Bring a chair and enjoy open play, food and fun.– Location: 630 79th St.

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