San Jose is gearing up to be the ultimate destination for soccer enthusiasts this summer, as the city proudly announces viewing parties for both the highly anticipated UEFA EURO 2024 and Copa América 2024 tournaments. Positioned at the heart of Northern California’s burgeoning soccer scene, San Jose, home to the Earthquakes and Bay FC, will offer fans an unparalleled experience of international football fever, building excitement towards the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The action kicks off with UEFA EURO 2024 on Friday, June 14, and Copa América 2024 starting on Thursday, June 20. Both prestigious tournaments will culminate in thrilling finals on Sunday, July 14. For fans eager to catch the morning and afternoon matches, viewing parties will be held at two popular downtown locations: The Old Wagon Saloon & Grill and O’Flaherty’s Irish Pub. These venues, situated on the newly pedestrianized N. San Pedro Street, provide the perfect atmosphere to soak in the excitement of each game. The full schedule of viewing parties is readily available here.
To amplify the viewing experience for select marquee matchups, San Pedro Square will transform into a vibrant festival setting. An enormous outdoor screen and robust sound system will be installed on N. San Pedro Street, creating an electrifying atmosphere for fans. Conveniently located near the VTA Santa Clara light rail station and offering 90 minutes of free parking at five nearby Downtown garages (parking availability updated in real-time at parksj.org), San Pedro Square is easily accessible for everyone.
Adding to the city-wide soccer celebrations, the Mexican Heritage Plaza will host a special outdoor viewing party on Wednesday, June 26, for the highly anticipated México vs. Venezuela Copa América match. Furthermore, PayPal Park, the home stadium of the San Jose Earthquakes, will become the epicenter for both tournament finals, ensuring a grand finale to this summer of soccer.
MARQUEE MATCH WATCH PARTIES AT SAN PEDRO SQUARE
- Thursday, June 20 – Argentina vs. Canada (5 p.m. PT)
- Sunday, June 23 – USA vs. Bolivia (3 p.m. PT); Uruguay vs. Panamá (6 p.m. PT)
- Tuesday, July 2 – Brazil vs. Colombia (6 p.m. PT)*
- Tuesday, July 9 – TBD vs. TBD (5 p.m. PT) or Wednesday, July 10 – TBD vs. TBD (5 p.m. PT)
*Please note: While the viewing party is in San Pedro Square, the actual Brazil vs. Colombia game will be played at Levi’s Stadium.
MARQUEE MATCH WATCH PARTIES AT MEXICAN HERITAGE PLAZA
- Wednesday, June 26 – México vs. Venezuela (6 p.m. PT)
MARQUEE MATCH WATCH PARTIES AT PAYPAL PARK
- Sunday, July 14 – UEFA EURO 2024 Final (12 p.m. PT); 2024 Copa América Final (5 p.m. PT)
Whether you’re more invested in the Euro cup excitement or the Copa América clashes, San Jose offers the perfect venues to experience these premier international soccer tournaments. Don’t miss out on the Summer of Soccer viewing parties across San Jose! For complete details and to RSVP for any of the Copa América and UEFA EURO 2024 viewing parties, please visit here. Get ready to celebrate the beautiful game in San Jose!
