World Cup Watch Parties

World Cup Watch Parties is a ticketed event on Thursday, July 9, 2026 all day at Eau Claire Plaza in Calgary.

Free World Cup Watch Parties are coming to downtown Calgary.As the 2026 Men’s World Cup kicks off, downtown Calgary will become the city’s ultimate gathering place for free World Cup Watch Parties. Cheer on Team Canada and catch every electrifying moment on a giant LED screen, explore a family-friendly fan zone hosted by Calgary Minor Soccer Association, enjoy local food trucks, meet team mascots, and take part in interactive drills led by Cavalry FC and Calgary Wild FC. It’s a vibrant celebration for fans of all ages, a place where the city comes together, and downtown becomes where the world comes to play.Event Dates & Locations Friday, June 12 – 1:00 p.m. – Eau Claire Plaza Canada vs. Bosnia‑HerzegovinaThursday, June 18 – 4:00 p.m. – Eau Claire Plaza Canada vs. QatarWednesday, June 24 – 1:00 p.m. – Eau Claire Plaza Canada vs. SwitzerlandSunday, July 19 – 1:00 p.m. – Stephen Avenue Match TBDWhere to stay: Stay nearby at some of our favourite hotels Where to eat: Hungry? Find out why Calgary is quickly becoming the hottest food scene in Canada by checking out some of our favourite nearby restaurants like Central Resaturant, Hudson’s Downtown, National on 10th, and Last Best Brewing & Destilling. Find more options here.