Where can you watch the World Cup in Lexington? See watch parties, drink specials
The closest venue to Lexington for the 2026 Men’s FIFA World Cup might be nearly 400 miles away, but local businesses are bringing a piece of the action to town with deals and viewing parties.
The games started June 11 and will run until the new world champion is named on July 19. Lexington residents have a variety of options for supporting their nation of choice without having to travel outside city limits.
Lexington Sporting Club, the city’s professional soccer club, will host two viewing parties locally. On June 12, fans can gather starting at 7 p.m. at Southern Cookhouse & Bar to watch as the United States takes on Paraguay.
The second viewing will take place at West Sixth Brewing next Friday, June 19, as the United States faces Australia at 3 p.m. Both events will offer giveaways from Lexington Sporting Club and a photo opportunity for fans with the newest trophies won by the women’s team in the Gainbridge League Championship.
Lexington Sporting Club plans to announce more local viewing parties for the games soon, according to their website.
VisitLex is partnering with the Greyline Station during the monthly Greyline Social event that offers free activities and entertainment for the community.
On Friday, June 12, an after-dark special starting at 9 p.m. following the regular monthly social, will host a watch party for the United States vs. Paraguay game. Free for all to attend, businesses in Greyline Station, like Old North Bar, will be offering specials on drinks and more.
The Wandering Bock Pretzel Pub and Brat Haus will be streaming almost every match for patrons to watch, and offering a family-friendly space with food and drink specials throughout the tournament. More information is available on the restaurant’s Instagram.
Mirror Twin Brewing will be hosting three watch parties. Themed cocktails and shots are on the menu for the games, along with drink specials. Their first viewing will be June 12 at 9 p.m. for the United States vs. Paraguay game.
Patrons can catch additional games on June 19 at 3 p.m. and June 25 at 10 p.m.
Burl Brew will be streaming all of the action during the tournament and offering drink specials. Pitchers will be sold at $15 and Game Day Platters at $25.
Viewing started on June 11 and will be offered until the final game
Tin Roof will be showing every match of the World Cup. The bar will offer a series of match-day drink specials and plenty of TVs to view the games.
There will also be no cover for patrons on game days, and for those who stay after the final whistle, live music will be offered.