With the FIFA World Cup quickly approaching, and left-over tickets still priced in the thousands, there are multiple watch parties fans can check out to be a part of the soccer tournament in Toronto without breaking the bank.
From an outdoor picnic spot to a cultural festival at Nathan Phillips Square, here’s where to catch a World Cup game this summer.
Downtown Mississauga
The Canada Celebrates tour will be hitting 30 communities across the country, bringing FIFA celebrations beyond the matches.
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The event closest to Toronto will be held in downtown Mississauga on Canada Day.
Fans can expect live match viewings, football-themed activations, cultural programming, music and food.
The event is free and open to the public.
Mississauga is gearing up to celebrate the FIFA World Cup 2026™!
— City of Mississauga (@citymississauga) April 8, 2026
We’re excited to be a stop on the Canada Celebrates tour. This one day event takes places on July 1 and will attract visitors and fans from across the country to watch the tournament, participate in soccer-themed… pic.twitter.com/m2NGvnuVZc
Fan Festivals at Fort York and The Bentway
The Fort York National Historic Site and The Bentway under the Gardiner Express Way will be transformed during the World Cup, as the City of Toronto plans to hold live watch parties for games.
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Attendees can expect broadcasts of live matches on large screens, diverse cultural performances, interactive installations, and a variety of local foods.
Rendezviews
Toronto’s biggest outdoor picnic spot is gearing up to host hundreds of fans for the World Cup.
Anyone who wants to watch live match viewings can check out Rendezviews. The venue will be a first-come first-serve basis. Anyone looking to be on the guestlist can RSVP on the Rendezviews website.
Food and drinks are available at designated stalls on the side of the venue.
Nathan Phillips Square
Since the South by South East International Festival 2026 coincides with the FIFA World Cup, the festival will feature live broadcasts of matches alongside Latin American and Asian cultural and dance performances, and delicious food at Nathan Phillips Square.
The area was also recently decorated to reflect the FIFA colours and culture, even including an interactable soccer field in the middle of the square.
To watch specific team matches, you can find a map of locations on the World Cup in Toronto website. The event is free to enter.
Real Sports Bar & Grill
Fans can catch a great view of Team Canada games at the Real Sports Bar & Grill, where games will be streamed in a mega-screen stadium to captivate the audience.
The venue is able to hold more than 1,000 people, giving fans the chaotic experience they crave while they watch the 39-foot screen.Food and drinks will also be available during the event.
The FIFA World Cup will run from June 12 to July 19, 2026.
