Santa Monica Place · June 12 · 11AM–9PM
Santa Monica
USA Kickoff
Celebration
Westside's Ultimate Soccer Watch Party & Fan Fest
Large LED Screens · DJ · Food & Drink · Beer Gardens · Activations · Giveaways
United States
VS
Paraguay
June 12 · 6:00 PM
Date
June 12, 2026
Friday
Hours
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Free admission · RSVP to reserve your spot
Location
Center Court
Santa Monica Place
What to
Expect
Santa Monica Place will come alive on Friday, June 12 for the USA Kickoff Celebration, an electrifying viewing event bringing soccer fans together in the heart of Santa Monica. Festivities begin at 11 AM with a dynamic pre-game atmosphere in Center Plaza featuring large LED screens, DJs, giveaways, games, trivia, interactive activations, and photo moments — ahead of the featured live broadcast of the FIFA World Cup 26™ USA vs. Paraguay match at 6 PM.
11AM
Doors Open — Fan Fest Begins
Santa Monica Place — Center Court
12PM
Live Screening — Canada vs Bosnia
FIFA World Cup 26™ · Group Stages
6PM
Live Screening — U.S.A. vs Paraguay
FIFA World Cup 26™ · Group Stages
01
Live Broadcasts on Large LED Screens
02
DJs, Live Entertainment & Beer Gardens
03
VIP Lounge & Premium Viewing in Center Plaza
04
Free WiFi · Workspace Lounges · Networking
Experience Highlights
Live Match Broadcast
Live broadcasts of Canada vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina at 12PM and the main event — USA vs. Paraguay at 6PM on large LED screens.
Live Entertainment
DJs, live music, food & drink vendors, beer gardens, and high-energy fan programming from 11 AM all day.
Games & Activations
Interactive fan experiences, face painting, photo moments, trivia, giveaways, and branded activations throughout the day.
Work & Network
Free WiFi, workspace lounges, and networking opportunities for guests spending the day connecting with fellow soccer fans and the LA business community.
June 12, 2026 · Free Admission
Count Me In
Center Plaza · 21+ · Santa Monica Place open to all ages · Free Admission
RSVP Here — It's Free
This event is not affiliated with or endorsed by FIFA. FIFA World Cup 26™ is a trademark of FIFA. All sponsorships are pending FIFA approval per public viewing regulations.
