World Cup 2026 Watch party!

Hi all! World Cup is coming so let's watch the USA vs Paraguay game at Santa Monica Place mall (it will be in their main open area in the center of the mall on the ground level). The game starts at 6pm. Their outdoor area is being transformed to have a large viewing party/fan fest from 11am to 9pm! It's free to attend. I plan to arrive at 5:30pm and we will have an area reserved for our group.

Information from their website:

Santa Monica Place will come alive on Friday, June 12 for the USA Kickoff Celebration, an electrifying viewing event bringing soccer fans together in the heart of Santa Monica. Festivities begin at 11 AM with a dynamic pre-game atmosphere in Center Plaza featuring large LED screens, DJs, giveaways, games, trivia, interactive activations, and photo moments — ahead of the featured live broadcast of the FIFA World Cup 26™ USA vs. Paraguay match at 6 PM.

11AM
Doors Open — Fan Fest Begins
Santa Monica Place — Center Court
12PM
Live Screening — Canada vs Bosnia
FIFA World Cup 26™ · Group Stages
6PM
Live Screening — U.S.A. vs Paraguay
FIFA World Cup 26™ · Group Stages

https://www.santamonicaplace.com/santa-monica-usa-kickoff-celebration