Friday, June 12, 2026

Watch the World Cup on Green Street

You could watch USA-Paraguay alone on your couch — or you could not.

The World Cup is finally close enough to feel personal, the matches matter, and watching the big ones alone feels like a waste. Friday, June 12, the city turns the Pasadena Civic Auditorium Plaza into one big open-air viewing party, free and open to everyone.

The setup: food trucks, a beer garden, and live music to carry you from the 4:30 p.m. kickoff of the party to the 6 p.m. kickoff of the actual game. There are soccer-themed games for the kids, raffles and giveaways from Angel City FC, and an iron-on station for the jersey you’ve been meaning to personalize — bring it. Take the A Line to Memorial Park or Del Mar, skip the parking entirely, and you might ride home with a limited-edition World Cup Metro card, while supplies last.

The transit-first part isn’t just a parking workaround. Metro is turning Memorial Park and Del Mar into part of the show, piping in music, match highlights, and wayfinding to walk you the ten minutes over to Green Street. By the time you hit the plaza, you’re already warmed up.

A few things before you go. The plaza, sidewalks, and crossings all accommodate wheelchairs and mobility devices, and every Metro train, bus, and station is ADA-accessible. Leave the dog at home: service animals are welcome, pets and emotional support animals aren’t.

Wear the gear, leave the car, and let the plaza handle the rest.

Pasadena Civic Auditorium Plaza, 300 E. Green St. Friday, June 12; watch party 4:30 p.m., game 6 p.m. Free; food and drink for purchase. visitpasadena.com/events/watch-party