The Columbus Crew is hosting free public watch parties across Central Ohio this summer during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, giving fans places to watch U.S. Men’s National Team matches and the tournament final together.
The Crew is calling the events “Soccer Celebrations.” All four are free and open to the public and will include pre-match activities.
Full Schedule
The first watch party is June 12 at Bridge Park in Dublin at 9 p.m. for the United States vs. Paraguay Group A opener.
The second is June 19 at Columbus Commons in downtown Columbus at 3 p.m. for the United States vs. Australia.
The third is June 25 at Land-Grant Brewing Company in Franklinton. Pre-match events start at 1 p.m. and the match broadcasts at 10 p.m. The U.S. opponent that day will be one of the remaining Group A teams: Turkiye, Romania, Slovakia, or Kosovo.
The fourth and final event is July 19 at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in the Arena District at 3 p.m. for the FIFA World Cup Final.
The Crew Said
“We are always focused on using the unique power of soccer to bring people together and highlight the City of Columbus,” said Mary Shepro, the Crew’s president of business operations. “This is a historic year for the sport in our city and across the country, and we look forward to cheering alongside our supporters and soccer fans of all nations throughout Central Ohio.”
World Cup in Columbus
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico and will feature 48 teams across 16 host cities. Columbus is scheduled to host World Cup matches directly at Lower.com Field in addition to these watch party events.
ScottsMiracle-Gro Field is also scheduled to host matches during the 2028 Summer Olympics, making it one of the busiest international soccer venues in the country over the next two years.
Residents can register and find updates through the Columbus Crew’s official website at columbuscrewsc.com.
This article is based on the Columbus Crew official announcement.
Published: March 20, 2026 | ColumbusFrontline.com