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Where to Watch the World Cup in Fort Worth
AT&T Stadium in Arlington is hosting nine FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, more than any other venue in the tournament. That includes five group stage games, two Round of 32 matches, a Round of 16, and a semifinal on July 14. With an estimated four million visitors expected in the DFW area over the course of the tournament, Fort Worth is in an interesting position: close enough to the action to matter, far enough from it to enjoy yourself and avoid the crowds. And no doubt, a better city to be in while the matches take place.
However, if you weren’t able to snag one of the coveted tickets to the game, or you have some time before or after the game you’re attending – we have all the hot spots to enjoy all the matches around Fort Worth.
Here’s where to catch every second of The World Cup:
The Match Schedule for AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX
- June 14 — Netherlands vs. Japan
- June 17 — England vs. Croatia
- June 22 — Argentina vs. Austria
- June 25 — Japan vs. UEFA Playoff Winner
- June 27 — Jordan vs. Argentina
- June 30 — Round of 32
- July 3 — Round of 32
- July 6 — Round of 16
- July 14 — Semifinal
AT&T Stadium is about 20–30 minutes from Downtown Fort Worth on a good day. Budget extra time on match days.
Dedicated World Cup Programming in Fort Worth
These spots have announced specific World Cup events, watch party lineups, or tournament-long programming.
Location: Sundance Square
The easiest, most accessible watch party in the city is at Sundance Square. They’ll is hosting free outdoor screenings of all 104 World Cup matches from June 11 through July 19, with food vendors, DJs, bars, and family-friendly activities in the plaza. No cover, no ticket, no reservation. Just show up. For anyone who wants to be around a crowd without fighting for a seat, this is the move. It’s also the best option for international visitors who want to feel the tournament energy in Fort Worth without planning anything in advance.
Matches Shown: All 104
Cost: Free
Dates: June 11 – July 19
Location: The Vault at Blue Flag Distillery
Blue Flag just opened this spring and is already one of the more exciting spots in the Fort Worth spirits scene. For the World Cup, they’re hosting a full summer lineup of watch parties throughout June and July on big screens, with rotating food trucks and a full bar built around their American single malt whiskey and gin lineup. They’re specifically showing USA, Mexico, Argentina, England, and knockout-round games. The 37,000-square-foot facility (which used to house Rahr and Sons) has plenty of room, and the Near Southside location makes it an easy add to any match day outing in that part of the city.
Matches Shown: Select matches including USA, Mexico, Argentina, England, and knockout rounds
Cost: Free
Dates: June – July
Location: Rex’s Bar & Grill
Rex’s is running one of the more exciting and unique World Cup watch party programs in Fort Worth, with 104 themed events representing every nation in the tournament. The TCU-area sports bar has more than 50 TVs, country-specific events, giveaways, and optional all-you-can-eat buffet packages with beer and wine during select matches. If you’re traveling with fans from a specific country and want a dedicated atmosphere, this is one of the more intentional options in the city.
Matches Shown: All 104
Cost: Free or special packages at various costs for all-you-can-eat buffet with beer and wine on select matches
Dates: June – July
Buffalo Bros
Locations: Buffalo Bros Sundance Square and TCU
Buffalo Bros is planning a full tournament lineup with big screens, full game audio on featured matches, drink specials, and game-day dishes throughout the World Cup. They’re showing all 104 matches, with premium seating and VIP packages available for major matchups including Team USA games and knockout-round action. Two Fort Worth locations means you can pick your neighborhood. The Sundance Square location puts you right in the middle of the downtown World Cup energy.
Matches Shown: All 104
Cost: Free or VIP Packages available for major matchups
Billy Bob's Daily Screenings
Location: Billy Bob’s Texas in The Stockyards
The world’s largest honky tonk is leaning fully into the World Cup with daily match screenings paired with afternoon singer-songwriter performances throughout the tournament. Add in the Stockyards backdrop, the live music culture, and the Fort Worth Western identity, and it’s one of the more uniquely Texan ways to watch international soccer you’ll find anywhere. The Cowtown Coliseum next door is also running 46 Western sports events over 39 tournament days, including rodeo and PBR, so the whole Stockyards corridor has a full summer of programming stacked up. This is arguably one of the best ways to spend an entire day watching The World Cup, but also exploring one of the best parts of Fort Worth.
Matches Shown: Daily throughout the tournament
Cost: Free
Dates: June – July
Location: The Crescent Hotel in The Cultural District
The Crescent Hotel is hosting Fanzone ’26 at The Circle Bar from June through July, with themed decor, special food and beverage offerings, and live music turning the hotel’s restaurant space into an elevated watch party venue. It’s the most polished venue on this list, aimed at visitors who want to watch the tournament in an elevated space.
Dates: June – July
Location: Second Rodeo Brewing in The Stockyards
Second Rodeo is running a full World Cup pop-up in the Folsom Prison Beer Hall upstairs from June 5 through July 19, covering the entire tournament. Free entry, no ticket required, themed drinks, festive decor, photo ops, and free live music every day. The Stockyards location is dog-friendly and all-ages until 9PM. Themed drinks, a full bar, and the kind of laid-back brewery energy that makes a three-hour match feel like an afternoon well spent.
One heads up: the pop-up may close for private events on select dates, so check their Eventbrite page before heading over. July 15th is already blacked out.
Dates: June 5 – July 19
Cost: Free, no ticket required
Hours: Daily from 11AM 21+: After 9PM (if you’re already inside, you can stay)
Location: Little Woodrow’s on West 7th
Little Woodrow’s will show every match at their Fort Worth location throughout the tournament. The West 7th setup already has 36 TVs and a 400-inch “Woodytron” screen, which makes it one of the better pure viewing setups in the city. Add in yard games, hammock chairs, a dog-friendly patio, and Monday through Friday happy hour, and it’s a strong option for the full run of the tournament.
Matches Shown: All 104
Cost: Free or private party bookings available
Dates: June – July
Location: Shops at Clearfork
The Pitch is the most unique World Cup activation in Fort Worth, and it’s happening at the Shops at Clearfork. Produced by BLK Air, a global experiential company, The Pitch runs 35 days from June 11 through July 15 and is built around the idea that the World Cup experience belongs in Fort Worth, not just Arlington. The programming is extensive: VIP watch parties at at City Works and commercial partners for all nine locally hosted matches matches, the Football Fiesta on June 27 with live match viewing, live music, cultural entertainment, and themed food and drink, weekend Open Play Markets with local vendors and international food, youth soccer clinics with Swin City Soccer, and an influencer content hub called The Goal Post. It’s likely one of the most curated and experience-forward World Cup destination in the city, aimed at fans who want more than just watching the game.
Matches Shown: All 9 locally hosted matches
Cost: Varies by event (some free, VIP packages available)
Dates: June 11 – July 15
Best Spots to Watch The World Cup in Fort Worth
No dedicated World Cup programming confirmed, but all great spots to catch a match with solid screens, good atmosphere, and a crowd that shows up.
961 W Magnolia Avenue, Near Southside
Upper 90 is arguably Fort Worth’s most dedicated soccer bar. It’s on the corner of College and Magnolia on the Near Southside, with plenty of TVs and two wall-sized projectors, and a loyal following built specifically around EPL, Champions League, and World Cup watch parties. If you want to be around people who really care about the match and know what they’re watching, this is a great room to be in. It opens at 10AM and has a small outdoor area and a pool table. The vibe leans more dive bar, not sports bar chain.
111 E 3rd Street, Downtown
Flying Saucer is a reliable World Cup spot for one simple reason: it’s a beer bar with 75-plus taps, multiple screens, and a downtown location that makes it easy to get to from anywhere. It shows soccer regularly and handles big crowds without missing a beat. If you want a great beer selection and a straightforward viewing experience in the heart of downtown, Flying Saucer delivers every time.
Plus, it’s located within Sundance Square so you can pop back and forth between the viewing there and grabbing a beer here.
5708 Locke Avenue, West 7th Area
Rabbit Hole is a great example of a spot to visit with friends with a pub-style vibe, but plenty of TVs to watch each match. It’s a neighborhood bar first and a watch party spot second, which is actually what makes it good for soccer. No gimmicks, no VIP packages, just a cold drink and a match.
Cultural District
Birdie’s has one of the biggest outdoor setups in Fort Worth, multiple patios, yard games, live entertainment, and a huge screen that will no doubt be playing the big match that’s on at any given time. It’s a lively patio that handles big groups well and will likely be lively throughout the tournament. Get there early for major matches to grab prime seating in front of the big screen.
Check their website to confirm watch events.
The Down ‘n Out is a proper neighborhood bar in South Main Village, and they’re leaning into the World Cup with a big projector screen showing the games and pop-up activations for select matches throughout the tournament. It’s the kind of bar where you walk in not knowing anyone and leave having made a few friends, which is exactly the right energy for a World Cup crowd. Pool tables, a jukebox, strong drinks, and a staff that makes everyone feel welcome. Happy hour runs all day Monday and Tuesday through Friday from 3-6PM with $4.20 wells and $7 cocktails.
Rogers Roundhouse has a huge outdoor setup with plenty of big tables and more TVs than almost any spot around town. The location is next door to the rail yard, which makes it one of the more distinctly Fort Worth spots on this list. It’s laid-back, dog-friendly, and handles groups easily. A great call for afternoon matches when the patio is the priority.
Maple Branch has 20-plus house brewed beers on tap, a massive patio, and an indoor TV setup that works great for daytime and early evening matches. It’s one of the better brewery setups in the city and they’ll likely have multiple matches on at once so everyone can see their favorite teams.
A classic Texas icehouse setup with a big outdoor beer garden, live music on weekends, and food truck rotation. It’s an all-ages, relaxed environment that works well for afternoon matches. Not a dedicated sports bar, but the outdoor setup and easygoing crowd make it a comfortable spot to catch a game.
Morton’s opened in 2025 in the former Twilite Lounge space on Lipscomb, and husband-and-wife owners Jimmy and Monika Morton built it specifically around the idea of a dark, relaxed sports tavern where the game is the focus. The result is a Near Southside room with towering 100-inch TVs, 20-plus screens throughout, 16 beers on tap, a big dog-friendly patio, and JesCrave on-site serving burgers, tacos, and loaded fries. The owners have confirmed they open early for major international sporting events, so World Cup mornings are a natural fit. Comfortable, neighborhood-first, and genuinely sports-focused without feeling like a chain.
Jon’s Grill has 32 Texas beers on tap and multiple screens, which makes it a natural watch party spot in the TCU corridor. The ranch-to-table burger program is worth ordering during the match. A reliable neighborhood option for the University Drive crowd.
Winchester Tavern is a below-street-level English-style basement pub on Throckmorton in the heart of downtown, and it’s the closest thing Fort Worth has to a proper European soccer bar atmosphere. Old Speckled Hen and London Pride on tap alongside Guinness, leather chairs, mood lighting, darts, shuffleboard, and pool. No food, so eat before you go. It opens at 3PM daily, which makes it best suited for evening matches when the downtown crowd shows up and the atmosphere earns its keep. If the vibe you’re after is dark British pub with cold pints, Winchester delivers.
Why Watch the World Cup in Fort Worth
AT&T Stadium is in Arlington, about 20 to 30 minutes from Downtown Fort Worth on a normal day. Budget a little extra on match days. But Fort Worth is a genuinely great place to be during the tournament, and worth making your base for the full run of it.
Sundance Square is showing every match for free.
All 104 games, free entry, open plaza, food vendors, bars, and live DJs. No other neighborhood in DFW is doing anything close to that for the full tournament.
The Stockyards is a huge World Cup destination – for watching and for visitors to explore.
International visitors are going to love it. Twice-daily longhorn cattle drives, live music every night, Billy Bob’s, rodeo at Cowtown Coliseum, and the kind of Texas experience that doesn’t exist anywhere else in the world.
The Fort Worth food and bar scene is worth exploring.
The Near Southside, West 7th, and Downtown all have enough going on to fill a full week between matches without repeating yourself. Great restaurants, strong happy hours, and a brewery scene that keeps getting better.
Free charter buses run directly from Central Station in Fort Worth to the stadium on match days.
You need a valid match ticket to board, but it’s the easiest way to get there without dealing with parking or surge pricing.
Fort Worth isn’t trying to be the center of the World Cup. It just happens to be a great city to experience it from.
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FAQs
Where can I watch the 2026 World Cup in Fort Worth?
Fort Worth has a strong lineup of watch party options ranging from free outdoor plaza screenings to dedicated sports bars and brewery activations. Sundance Square Plaza is showing all 104 matches for free downtown. Rex’s Bar & Grill is running 104 themed watch parties, one for every nation in the tournament. The Pitch at Clearfork is a 35-day activation with VIP watch parties for all nine Dallas matches. For a more neighborhood bar experience, Upper 90, Flying Saucer, Little Woodrow’s, and Morton’s Tavern are all strong options with big screens and good atmospheres.
How far is Fort Worth from the 2026 World Cup venue?
AT&T Stadium in Arlington is approximately 20-30 minutes from Downtown Fort Worth under normal traffic conditions. On match days, budget extra time as road congestion around the stadium will be significant. Fort Worth is actually closer to AT&T Stadium than most of Dallas proper, making it one of the most practical base camp options for visiting fans.
Should I stay in Fort Worth or Dallas during the 2026 World Cup?
Fort Worth is a strong case for the better base. Hotels tend to be more affordable, the city is less congested than Uptown Dallas during major events, and you’re the same distance from AT&T Stadium. Fort Worth also has its own full lineup of watch parties, great restaurants, the Stockyards, and an easy highway connection to Arlington. If you’re looking for a World Cup experience that doesn’t feel like fighting through a crowd every day, Fort Worth is the smarter choice.
Are there free World Cup watch parties in Fort Worth?
Yes. Sundance Square Plaza is hosting free outdoor screenings of all 104 matches from June 11 through July 19 with food vendors, DJs, and bars right on the plaza. Second Rodeo Brewing’s Big Cup Pop-Up is also free with no ticket required, running the full tournament from June 5 through July 19. Blue Flag Distillery’s Vault is hosting watch parties throughout the summer with free entry.
Which Fort Worth bars are showing every World Cup match?
Sundance Square Plaza, Rex’s Bar & Grill, Buffalo Bros, and Little Woodrow’s have all confirmed they will show all 104 matches throughout the tournament. Second Rodeo Brewing is also running a full tournament pop-up June 5 through July 19, though select dates may be closed for private events.
Is there a soccer-specific bar in Fort Worth for World Cup viewing?
Yes. Upper 90 on Magnolia Avenue in the Near Southside is Fort Worth’s dedicated soccer bar, with projectors, flat screens, and a loyal crowd built specifically around Premier League, Champions League, and World Cup viewing. It’s the closest thing Fort Worth has to a proper European soccer pub and the best spot in the city if you want to be around people who actually follow the game.
What is the World Cup match schedule at AT&T Stadium?
AT&T Stadium in Arlington is hosting nine matches total, more than any other venue in the tournament. The schedule: Netherlands vs. Japan (June 14), England vs. Croatia (June 17), Argentina vs. Austria (June 22), Japan vs. UEFA Playoff Winner (June 25), Jordan vs. Argentina (June 27), Round of 32 (June 30), Round of 32 (July 3), Round of 16 (July 6), and the Semifinal (July 14).
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