As one of the three North American hosts of the 2026 World Cup, American sports fans have a reason to get excited about soccer this year — and local sports bars and organizations are there to help.
Detroit City Football Club — Detroit’s professional soccer team — is hosting a series of free events throughout Detroit to watch the USA and Mexico games.
Candela Detroit is leaning into the multicultural side of the international games, offering specialty foods that correspond with participating countries, as well as raffles and contests.
McShane’s Irish Pub and Whiskey Bar will host the Detroit chapter of the Detroit American Outlaws soccer supporters group, focusing on USA matches. Other venues, including The Old Shillelagh, El Nacimiento Mexican Restaurant, Conor O’Neill’s and others will screen every game, some with game-day specials and entertainment.
Here’s a list of where to watch the World Cup 2026 in Southeast Michigan.
Detroit City Football Club
The professional football club will host free watch parties for both the USA and Mexico matches at various locations throughout Detroit. USA watch parties will take place June 12 and 19 at Campus Martius Park downtown and on June 25 at Detroit City Fieldhouse, 3401 E. Lafayette Street. Mexico watch parties will take place June 11, 18 and 24 at Los Galanes, 3362 Bagley St. Events are free and open to all ages, but fans must register in advance to attend the USA watch parties and are encouraged to arrive early for the Mexico matches. Food and beverages will be available for purchase at all locations. For details, visit www.detcityfc.com/watchparties.
McShane’s Irish Pub and Whiskey Bar
McShane’s will host free USA watch parties at 9 p.m. June 12, 3 p.m. June 19 and 10 p.m. June 25 with the Detroit chapter of the American Outlaws soccer supporters group. McShane’s is located at 1460 Michigan Ave., Detroit. For details, visit their Facebook and Instagram pages.
The Old Shillelagh
The Irish pub and sports bar will host watch parties for every game, with special events for USA and big rivalry matches and knockout rounds, plus the quarterfinals, semifinals and final. The pub will feature wall-to-wall TVs across multiple floors, game-day food and drink specials and DJ sets. Tickets are $17.83 and are available on their Eventbrite page. The bar is located at 349 Monroe St., Detroit.
El Nacimiento Mexican Restaurant
El Nacimiento Mexican Restaurant is hosting watch parties for every match, featuring giant screens and surround sound, along with beverages and Mexican food. The restaurant is located at 7400 W Vernor Hwy, Detroit.
Candela Detroit
Candela Detroit will host free watch parties for every match, starting 1.5 hours before kickoff. The events will include multicultural food as well as raffles, contests and a halftime show. The restaurant is located at 3564 W. Vernor Hwy., Detroit. For details, visit www.candeladetroit.com.
Harry’s Detroit
Harry’s Detroit will stream every match with full audio and no cover charge and a complete menu available. The bar is located at 2482 Clifford St., Detroit.
Tin Roof
Downtown Detroit’s Tin Roof bar is hosting no-cover watch parties for all the USA matches. The bar features an open-air rooftop and patio and will offer match-day food and drink specials as well as live music after the games. Tin Roof is located at 47 E. Adams Ave., Detroit. For details, visit www.tinroofdetroit.com.
The Regal Eagle Detroit
The Regal Eagle is Detroit’s newest soccer bar and is inviting fans to join them to celebrate the games together. The bar is located at 3537 W. Vernor Hwy., Detroit.
Watch parties outside of Detroit
J’s Penalty Box Sports Bar
J’s Penalty Box will host watch parties for every match with food and drink specials every day. They are located at 22726 Woodward Ave., Ferndale.
Sean O’Callaghan’s Public House
Sean O’Callaghan’s Pub will be hosting watch parties for every match throughout the tournament, including streaming the games on their new 75” patio TV. The pub is located at 821 Penniman Ave., Plymouth. For details, visit www.seanocallaghanspub.com/event/fifa-world-cup.
Conor O’Neill’s
Conor O’Neill’s Irish pub will stream every World Cup match on the big screen. The pub is located in downtown Ann Arbor at 318 S Main St, Ann Arbor. For details, visit www.conoroneills.com.
This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Catch the 2026 World Cup at these Detroit venues
Reporting by Erica Hobbs, Special to The Detroit News / The Detroit News
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