Editor’s note: This list will be updated as more events become available.
The 2023 World Cup begins July 20 and runs through Aug. 20, with games in Australia and New Zealand.
There are quite few firsts in this World Cup. It’s the first time 32 nations will compete — several making their World Cup debut — and it’s the first time that two countries will host the event. Plus, it's also the first year that the U.S. women’s national team will play under new equal-pay agreements.
It’s also the last World Cup U.S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe. The 38-year-old plans to retire at the end of the year.
If you’re trying to witness some historical firsts (and lasts), here are a few local venues for watching the 2023 World Cup. There are both in-person and at-home opportunities to watch some — or all! — of the 64 matches. See game schedule here.
Bars
- Novo Brazil Brewing (Otay Ranch): July 21, 6 p.m. U.S. vs. Vietnam. More information.
- Guava Beach Bar & Grill (Mission Beach): July 26, 6 p.m. U.S. vs. Netherlands. More information.
- O’Brien’s Pub (Convoy): All U.S. matches. More information. Wave FC watch party on Aug. 1, 12 a.m. U.S. vs. Portugal. More information.
- Shakespeare’s Pub (Middletown): July 20 to Aug. 20, various times. More information
- Bluefoot Bar & Lounge (North Park): Various times. More information.
Family-friendly watch parties
- Fairplay (North Park): Various times. More information.
- Juneshine (Miramar): All U.S. games. More information.
- La Jolla Shores Hotel (La Jolla): Various times. More information.
At home
- FOX, FS1, FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App. More information.
- Telemundo will broadcast in Spanish, with 33 matches on Telemundo, 31 on Universo and streamed on Peacock July 20-Aug. 20. More information.
