Description
In support of the upcoming World Cup soccer final, the City of Cambridge will be adding another soccer watch party to its Cambridge United – Where the World Comes Together series. The City will be partnering with the Office of Tourism and CambridgeSide to host a free watch party for the World Cup final around CambridgeSide on Sunday, July 19. Festivities will begin at 2 p.m. and kickoff starts at 3 p.m.
For the final, screens will be set up at Canal Park, First near Hurley Street, and First near Cambridge Street. A Youth Soccer Fan Zone will also be set up at Canal Park just outside the CanalSide Food + Drink at CambridgeSide.
Participants are encouraged to bring a beach or lawn chair and cold water to stay hydrated.
The License Commission has also authorized the sale of alcohol-to-go sales for permitted businesses within designated open container districts/public consumption zones in and around CambridgeSide the day of the watch party. Authorized hours of operation will be 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The last "to-go" service will occur at 10:45 p.m. Businesses interested in obtaining permits for alcohol-to-go sales should contact license@cambridgema.gov.
View maps for the temporary public consumption zones for CambridgeSide at City of Cambridge Approves Seasonal Sale of Alcohol-to-Go, Public Consumption Districts, and Extended Hours to Support Local Businesses.
Remaining World Cup Watch Party Schedule
- Saturday, July 19 – Finals (CambridgeSide) – Three Locations
- Festivities begin at 2 p.m. The final will start at 3 p.m.
- Enjoy family-friendly activities in the Canal Park Fan Zone, shop for team gear and more in the CambridgeSide Shopping Zone, and savor delicious food and refreshing drinks in the Dining Zones—all while taking in the excitement of the final match.
Through six Cambridge United watch parties, Cambridge has hosted thousands of residents and fans across commercial districts and neighborhoods around the City, including Central Square, Harvard Square, Inman Square, and Kendall Square.