San Jose is gearing up for an unforgettable summer for soccer fans! As Northern California’s soccer epicenter, the city, in collaboration with the San Jose Earthquakes, the City of San José, and the San Jose Sports Authority, is thrilled to announce a series of vibrant viewing parties for every matchday of the highly anticipated Euro Copa 2024 tournaments. This summer promises a non-stop celebration of the beautiful game, building on San Jose’s momentum as a premier soccer destination, especially with Copa América and the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the horizon.
Get ready to immerse yourself in the excitement of UEFA EURO 2024, kicking off on Friday, June 14, and Copa América 2024, starting Thursday, June 20. Both prestigious tournaments will culminate in thrilling finals on Sunday, July 14. For all matches starting at 9 a.m. PT or later, fans can join the lively viewing parties hosted at two popular downtown venues: The Old Wagon Saloon & Grill and O’Flaherty’s Irish Pub. These venues are conveniently located on N. San Pedro Street, now a pedestrian-friendly zone, creating a perfect outdoor atmosphere to enjoy the games. For the complete Euro Copa 2024 viewing party schedule, you can find all the details here.
For select marquee matches during the Euro Copa 2024 season, the viewing party experience will be amplified into a full-fledged festival atmosphere at San Pedro Square. Picture this: a giant outdoor screen broadcasting the games with booming speakers, all set against the vibrant backdrop of downtown San Jose. San Pedro Square’s accessibility is another major win, located near the VTA Santa Clara light rail station and offering five nearby Downtown parking garages with 90 minutes of free parking. Real-time parking availability can be checked on parksj.org, making your game day experience seamless.
Adding to the Euro Copa 2024 fever, the Mexican Heritage Plaza will host a special big-screen outdoor viewing party on Wednesday, June 26, for the highly anticipated México vs. Venezuela match. And for the ultimate viewing experience, mark your calendars for Sunday, July 14! PayPal Park, the home of the San Jose Earthquakes, will be the venue for both tournament finals, showcasing the UEFA EURO 2024 Final and the 2024 Copa América Final.
Euro Copa 2024 Marquee Match Watch Parties Schedule:
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 watch party is in San Pedro Square, the actual game between Brazil and Colombia will be held at Levi’s Stadium.
MEXICAN HERITAGE PLAZA:
- Wednesday, June 26 – México vs. Venezuela (6 p.m. PT)
PAYPAL PARK:
- Sunday, July 14 – UEFA EURO 2024 Final (12 p.m. PT); 2024 Copa América Final (5 p.m. PT)
Don’t miss out on the Euro Copa 2024 Summer of Soccer viewing parties across San Jose! For more detailed information and to RSVP for these exciting events, please click here. Join fellow soccer enthusiasts in San Jose to celebrate Euro Copa 2024 and experience the thrill of international football right in your city!
