Where to watch the FIFA World Cup in Toronto

We are just a few weeks away from the FIFA World Cup coming to Toronto. If you haven’t been able to snag tickets to one of the matches, or to the FIFA Fan Fest, there will be multiple destinations across the city to watch during the tournament.

The first game kicks off on June 11 and runs through to July 19. The last game in Toronto is on July 2. Canada’s matches will be played on June 12, June 18, and June 24 for the group stages. The space will offer free admission to up to 1,200 fans daily on a first-come, first-serve basis.

You can find more details on the World Cup here.

Nathan Phillips Square

Select FIFA matches will be broadcast live in Nathan Phillips Square so residents can watch for free. There will also be a chance to play some soccer on the mini-pitches and some days in the Square will feature other activations, activities or events.

A full list of matches can be found here.

Stackt Market

adidas’ “Home of Soccer” will have an outdoor viewing area at Stackt Market, featuring a 13.5′ x 24′ screen for every match of the tournament from June 11 to July 18 alongside on-site activations and an adidas retail pop-up.

Entry to the area will be first-come, first-serve and no advance sign-up is required.

More details can be found here.

RendezViews

If you want to catch the World Cup on a giant screen in the centre of downtown, then head to RendezViews on Richmond Street.

Their watch parties will be first, come first serve but there will also be a link to RSVP for guestlist. Guestlist does not guarantee seating so it’s still recommended to come early. Entry is free but for those who want to reserve a table, there is a table fee and a minimum spend.

A full list of the matches they will be showing are available on their website here.

Harbourfront

Catch all the matches at Canada Soccer House Toronto at Harbourfront Centre during the FIFA World Cup in June. Fans can watch on big screens alongside live entertainment, food and drinks and interactive fan experiences.

More details are expected to be released here.

Cineplex

Twenty-nine matches will be screened at various Cineplexes across the country, including the semifinals and finals of the FIFA World Cup. Tickets will cost $9.99 plus taxes and fees.

You can reserve your tickets now.

Pride House Toronto

Pride House Toronto is hosting match parties throughout the FIFA World Cup provide 2SLGBTQI+ fans and allies with a free and welcoming venue.

It’s located at 51 Dockside Drive in the George Brown Polytechnic Waterfront Campus. Entry is free but capacity is limited.

Steamwhistle Brewery

Steamwhistle Brewery is showing select matches and hosting watch parties throughout the World Cup tournament. Schedules for games can be found on their social media accounts.

University of Toronto Front Campus

Students, alumni, and fellow fans are invited to catch three of Canada’s match-ups at University of Toronto’s St. George Campus.

They will be showing Canada’s first match against Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 12 at 3 p.m., Canada vs. Qatar at 6 p.m. on June 19 and the match-up against Switzerland on June 24 at 3 p.m.

Admission is free and the watch party is happening on the lawn at Front Campus. Attendees are welcome to bring food and non-alcoholic beverages, blankets or low-profile lawn chairs to sit on.

This article will be updated as more events are announced.