Columbus Commons, Bridge Park, other venues hosting World Cup parties

[ASFN Admin]

From Columbus to Colombia, the world's summer of soccer is about to heat up.

Play begins June 11 in the 2026 World Cup, and this year's global tournament will feature 48 national teams.

There are plenty of places all over Columbus to watch every match, and chances are you'll be in the company of others cheering for whatever team's flag you wave.

Here's a rundown of places across central Ohio where you can catch the action.

Columbus Crew's Team USA parties​

While Columbus Crew athletes take a few weeks off during the World Cup, the team will host at least four watch parties at different area venues. Each gathering starts well before the matches begin.

• June 12: USA vs. Paraguay at Bridge Park in Dublin; the match starts at 9 p.m., and the party starts at 7 p.m.
• June 19: USA vs. Australia at Columbus Commons, Downtown; the match starts at 3 p.m., and the party starts at 1 p.m.
• June 25: USA vs. Turkey at Land-Grant Brewing Co., 424 W. Town St., Franklinton; the party starts at 1 p.m., but the match doesn't begin until 10 p.m.
• July 19: World Cup final at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field Chase Plaza, 96 Columbus Crew Way, Arena District; the match starts at 3 p.m., and the party starts at 1:30 p.m.

Party organizers for the Crew say more events are possible if Team USA reaches the knockout round.

Details: columbuscrew.com/summer-of-soccer

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Crew Summer of Soccer parties​

Eighteen different Columbus-area restaurants and bars will host watch parties for other nations' matches between June 14 and July 18. They'll continue from opening rounds to the World Cup semi-finals and third-place match.

The entire schedule is available at columbuscrew.com/summer-of-soccer.

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Land-Grant Brewing Co.​

In addition to its June 25 watch party that's part of the Columbus Crew series, Land-Grant has 17 screens to show every World Cup match, and it will feature every Team USA match on a massive outdoor screen.

American Outlaws, a group of USA fans, will be a cohost. Land-Grant has asked people to RSVP for the American team's matches.

Details: 424 W. Town St., Franklinton; 614-427-3946; landgrantbrewing.com

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Cilantro Latin Fusion​

With a menu that includes Brazilian picanha, Colombian bandeja paisa, Caribbean ceviche and Mexican margaritas, it's safe to assume the World Cup crowd will be diverse at Cilantro Latin Fusion's watch parties. The Northwest Side restaurant will show every match live on a big screen.

Details: 4852 Sawmill Road, Northwest Side; 614-754-1080; cilantrolatin.com

Combustion Brewery & Taproom​

The local brewery will host watch parties for Team USA matches on June 12 at 9 p.m. and on June 19 at 3 p.m. The second date coincides with Combustion's release of two new beers: its Sundial summer ale and its Moondance cold session IPA.

Details: 80 W. Church St., Pickerington; 614-834-9595; combustionbrewing.com

2 Tones Brewing Co.​

The Whitehall craft brewer will show the June 19 USA vs. Australia match on three TVs in its taproom. The party starts at 3 p.m.

Details: 4539 E. Broad St., Whitehall; 614-762-6281; 2tonesbrewingco.com

Teas Your Spirits​

The Hilliard cafe, tea house and cocktail lounge will show matches throughout the World Cup's monthlong run. The schedule so far includes Mexico vs. South Africa on June 11 at 2 p.m. and USA vs. Paraguay on June 12 at 8 p.m.

Details: 6286 Center St., Hilliard; 614-219-1904; teasyourspirits.com

Parlay Sporting Club + Kitchen​

Parlay is a spot with an extensive food menu, craft cocktails, sports betting kiosks and more than 100 TVs that will be showing every World Cup match. The venue takes reservations and can accommodate groups.

Details: 570 N. High St., Downtown; 614-812-0200; parlaycolumbus.com

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DFQ Beer Co.​

The Columbus craft brewer that opened its Short North taproom in February will show every World Cup match. DFQ, also known as Dafuque, also serves cocktails and food.

Details: 1205 N. High St., Short North; dafuquebeer.com

Mi Mexico Restaurant​

Mi Mexico offers a huge menu and is open for lunch and dinner. The restaurant will show every match, and special promotions are promised for them all.

Details: 4775 E. Main St., East Side; 614-577-0143; mimexicocolumbusohio.com

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Easton Town Center street watch party​

Easton and Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant will host an outdoor watch party June 25 for the USA vs. Turkey match. The party starts at 4 p.m., and the match starts at 10 p.m. Trailer Park Ninjas will perform.

Details: 4022 Townsfair Way, Easton Town Center; 614-418-0066; fadoirishpub.com/columbus

DraftKings Sports & Social​

Game-day menus, giveaways, stadium sound and matches on a 37-foot media wall are part of the action at DraftKings Sports & Social, which opened in 2024. You can book tables in advance.

Details: 840 N. High St., Short North; 614-340-8234; sportsandsocial.com/columbus

Spruce St. Sporting​

Spruce St. Sporting, which opened in March at the AC Hotel Columbus Downtown with full food and drink menus, is promoting big screens and happy-hour deals for its first World Cup. The bar has watch parties planned for Team USA's matches on June 12, June 19 and June 25.

Details: 511 Park St., Downtown; 614-607-5960; sprucecolumbus.com

Follow Dispatch dining reporter Bob Vitale on Instagram at @dispatchdining. You can reach him directly at [email protected].

This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: World Cup soccer watch parties taking place across Columbus

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