The Rock at La Cantera will host several free FIFA World Cup 2026 watch parties in San Antonio, featuring themed festivities and a ticket giveaway.
SAN ANTONIO — The Rock at La Cantera is set to host seven official FIFA World Cup 2026 watch parties, giving fans across San Antonio a place to gather, cheer and celebrate the world’s biggest tournament.
According to organizers, the free for all-ages watch parties will take place at Frost Plaza and are presented by Michelob ULTRA. Organizers say the lineup includes key matchups throughout the tournament, including multiple U.S. Men’s National Team games and the championship final.
“San Antonio has always had a strong soccer fanbase,” Duane Randall, general manager of The Rock at La Cantera, said in a statement. He added that Frost Plaza provides an energetic outdoor setting for fans to enjoy the matches along with themed festivities.
Watch party schedule
The official watch parties are set for:
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Thursday, June 11 at 8 p.m. — USA vs. South Africa
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Friday, June 12 at 8 p.m. — USA vs. Paraguay
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Friday, June 19 at 2 p.m. — USA vs. Australia
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Sunday, June 28 at 2 p.m. — Round of 32
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Tuesday, July 14 at 2 p.m. — Semi-finals
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Wednesday, July 15 at 2 p.m. — Semi-finals
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Sunday, July 19 at 2 p.m. — Final
Officials say fans are encouraged to RSVP online ahead of time, though admission is free.
Ticket giveaway and fan activities
The opening night watch party on June 11 will include a special giveaway. According to The Rock, fans can enter for a chance to win two tickets to FIFA World Cup 2026 by participating in the ULTRA Soccer Shootout, an interactive penalty kick game set up on-site. One winner will take home the pair of tickets.
Organizers say the watch parties will also feature music, photo opportunities and collectible FIFA x ULTRA swag. Adult fans will be able to purchase or sample select Anheuser-Busch beverages, including Michelob ULTRA, NUTRL and Stella Artois, with some drinks served in limited-edition World Cup-themed stadium cups.
In addition to the seven official events, The Rock at La Cantera says more World Cup matches will be streamed at Frost Plaza throughout the tournament as part of its ongoing “Game On” programming.
With kickoff just weeks away, The Rock at La Cantera says it’s ready to turn San Antonio into one big watch party as the world tunes in to FIFA World Cup 2026.