Saturday, June 20, 2026

Pasadena to Host Second Free World Cup Watch Party at Civic Plaza for Mexico-Czech Republic Match

The City of Pasadena and the Pasadena Center Operating Company will host a second free public watch party at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium Plaza on Wednesday, June 24, screening Mexico’s final World Cup group-stage match against the Czech Republic.

The event builds on the City’s June 12 watch party at the same plaza for the United States-Paraguay opener and continues Pasadena’s public programming tied to the region’s role as a 2026 World Cup host city.

The plaza at 300 E. Green St. opens at 4:30 p.m., with the game starting at 6 p.m.

The City said the street and plaza will be transformed into a community event space featuring food trucks, family-friendly activities, soccer-themed games, a merch customization station, music, and a beer garden with drinks for purchase. Seating is limited, and attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs and to represent their favorite soccer team.

The match is Mexico’s final Group A fixture of the tournament and will be played at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The 2026 World Cup runs through July 19 across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

The City is encouraging the use of public transit. Pasadena Transit Routes 10, 20, 40 and 51 will run extended service after 8 p.m., and the Metro A Line serves the Memorial Park and Del Mar stations, each a 10-minute walk from the plaza; more information is available at PasadenaTransit.net.

Mayor Victor Gordo said Pasadena is “proud to be a place where fans can gather to celebrate the spirit of the game.” PCOC CEO Michael Ross said the response to the first watch party “exceeded all expectations” and that the company looks forward to “building on the energy from the first event.”

The event and surrounding sidewalks and crossings are accessible for attendees using wheelchairs and other mobility devices. Pets and emotional support animals are not permitted; only service animals specifically trained to assist a person with a disability are welcome. For accessibility requests, the City asks attendees to call (626) 744-7311 or email CSC@cityofpasadena.net at least 72 hours in advance to help ensure availability.

Barger called the first event “a great success.”

The second watch party is funded by Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger, according to a City press release.

Pasadena Civic Auditorium Plaza, 300 E. Green St., Pasadena. For more call (626) 744-7311 or visit VisitPasadena.com/Events/Watch-Party/. Admission: Free.