After highly successful FIFA World Cup 2026™ viewing parties at San Pedro Square Market that have attracted more than 400,000 fans since June 11, the San Jose Earthquakes, the City of San José and the San José Sports Authority announced today that the Soccer Celebration watch party for both Round of 16 matches (Mexico vs. England, Brazil vs. Norway) on Sunday, July 5, will be moved from its original location of San Jose’s San Pedro Square Market to Discovery Meadow in downtown San Jose (180 Woz Way).
The new location will give attendees more room to gather, cheer and celebrate together as World Cup excitement continues. The Soccer Celebration watch parties scheduled for San Pedro Square Market on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, will continue to go on as planned and will resume on Monday, July 6, until further notice.
“We’re showing the rest of the country what it means to be a soccer city,” said Mayor Matt Mahan. “The enthusiasm and energy our community is bringing to these matches is incredible. On the eve of historic matchups between Mexico and England, and Brazil and Norway, we’re opening larger venues where fans and families can come together and celebrate safely.”
A free ticket will be required for entry to the event at Discovery Meadow. Tickets will be available starting at 12 p.m. PT on Friday, July 3, and can be accessed HERE. Sunday’s Brazil-Norway kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. PT and the Mexico-England kickoff is slated for 5 p.m. PT, but fans are encouraged to arrive early.
The popularity of San Jose’s Soccer Celebration watch parties this summer has been undeniable. Since the World Cup began June 11, more than 400,000 total fans have watched the first 85 matches of the tournament at San Pedro Square Market alone, with 19 games remaining through the World Cup final Sunday, July 19.
Additional San Jose viewing options for Sunday’s World Cup games are available at sj26.sanjose.org/world-cup. To learn more about Soccer Celebration, click HERE.
About San Jose Earthquakes
The San Jose Earthquakes, one of Major League Soccer’s original clubs, are the epicenter for soccer in Northern California, playing at the highest professional level in the United States. The club won MLS Cups in 2001 and 2003 and took home Supporters’ Shields in 2005 and 2012. The Earthquakes are based out of PayPal Park, an 18,000-seat soccer-specific stadium that opened in 2015 and is the first cloud-enabled venue in MLS. The organization was originally founded in 1974 in the North American Soccer League, and in 2024, celebrated its 50th anniversary of positively impacting communities around Northern California. For more information about the Earthquakes, visit www.sjearthquakes.com.
About the San Jose Sports Authority
The San Jose Sports Authority is a non-profit organization whose mission is to increase the City of San Jose’s economic development, visibility, and civic pride through sports. Serving as the City's sports commission since its inception in 1991, the Sports Authority has provided leadership and support to attract and host hundreds of sporting events in San Jose and the South Bay. The Sports Authority also supports and operates community, youth and amateur sports programs, including the San Jose Sports Hall of Fame and the REACH Youth Scholarship Program. To learn more, visit www.sjsa.org.
About SJ26
SJ26, an initiative of the San Jose Sports Authority, is dedicated to delivering world-class sports and entertainment experiences that showcase the best of San Jose. Through fan fests, watch parties, community celebrations, and major sporting events, SJ26 creates opportunities for residents and visitors to come together while supporting local businesses and highlighting San Jose as a premier sports destination. Alongside the San Jose Earthquakes, City of San Jose, and Bay Area Host Committee, we are excited to create the atmosphere for USMNT fans to experience San Jose. For more information visit sj26.sanjose.org/world-cup.