Ready to watch the World Cup, Boise? Here’s where to catch matches and cheer
The FIFA World Cup 2026 begins this week, with 48 soccer teams from around the world competing in 104 matches in 16 cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
If you didn’t score a ticket, you’ll still be able to join in the excitement alongside other fans at watch parties around the Boise area.
Group play begins Thursday, June 11, and the United States plays its opening match against Paraguay in Group D competition on Friday, June 12, at Los Angeles Stadium at 7 p.m. Mountain time.
Games run all the way through July, culminating with the World Cup Final on Sunday, July 19, at New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Here are some of the places in the Treasure Valley to catch games. If you know of other bars or venues that will offer World Cup parties, email sports@idahostatesman.com with the site and whether they cater to any specific fan base.
Athletic Club Boise - 5610 N. Glenwood St.
Boise’s hometown team will host a watch party for Team USA’s opener against Paraguay on Friday, with doors opening at 6 p.m. for the 7 p.m. match. Tickets are $5 and were available for season ticket members starting Monday. The remaining tickets will open to the public on Tuesday. The match will be shown on a 20-foot TV wall. Potential additional watch parties will be announced at a later date.
Bluebird Social - 1401 W. Shoreline Dr.
This new Boise River-side hangout will be showing a variety of World Cup action, including U.S. and Mexico matches, on a “massive screen for communal viewing,” according to its website. Check ahead to see which games will be showing by visiting Bluebird’s events calendar.
Double Tap Pub - 409 S. 8th St.
Considered a go-to spot for U.S. fans, Double Tap is home to the American Outlaws, a U.S. soccer supporters group. The pub plans to show every World Cup game, according to management.
Liga Boise - 204 N. Capitol Blvd.
Liga is your home for international sports, including soccer, rugby, football and UFC, according to its website. Fans of all countries are welcome to drop in for World Cup action. “Every group, every team, every match,” Liga Boise posted on Instagram.
Parilla Grill - 1512 N. 13th St. - 503 W. Idaho St.
Parilla will prioritize all of the United States’ matches, but other games will be available by request at both locations — downtown Boise and Hyde Park — according to management.
Prost German Pub - 274 N. 8th St.
The pub plans on adding a TV to its patio for World Cup games. Prost says it will have all games for Germany and the United States for fans to watch.
Twin Peaks - 7751 W. Spectrum St.
This year-round sports hub plans to show as many World Cup games as possible, according to management, during business hours. Fans are encouraged to call ahead the day of a particular game they are interested in to see whether it will be available.
