where DC meets for world cup

Make Match Day Superior!

The Wharf is excited to announce our FIFA World Cup 26™ Watch Zone presented by Michelob Ultra.  Head to Pearl Street at The Wharf to catch all the World Cup action on a 14’ jumbotron screen.  Every day during World Cup we’ll be showing the matches from noon to 10pm with extended hours for USA games.

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FIFA World Cup 26™ Watch Zone presented by Michelob Ultra

Catch all the World Cup action on Pearl Street at The Wharf. Every day of the tournament, we’ll fire up the big screen an hour before the first match and show all the matches until 10pm. If USA is playing, we’ll extend viewing until close of the game.

Don’t miss special watch parties to cheer on Team USA June 12 and June 19. Watch parties included an expanded sip and stroll zone plus giveaways and games from our event day partners.

Friday, June 12 – USA takes on Paraguay at 9pm, watch party from 7pm to 11pm.  
Friday, June 19 – USA takes on Australia at 3pm, watch party from 1pm to 7pm.
⚽ Stay tuned for details on the Semi-Finals and don’t miss the Finals on July 19! 

Thanks to Our Partners

Thanks to our partners at the following Wharf locations for getting in the game, visit them for great match day specials and more:

🍺 Boardwalk Bar
🍺 Cantina Bambina
🍺 Colada Shop
🍺 Easy Company
🍺 H-Bar at Hyatt
🍺 Kirwan’s on The Wharf
🍺 Lupo Marino
🍺 Pearl Street Warehouse
🍺 Pink Tiger
🍺 Watering Hole
🍺 Whiskey Charlie
🍺 Whitlow’s the Wharf
🍺 Willowsong at Intercontinental

2026 Frequently Asked Questions

Where will the Watch Zone be?
The FIFA World Cup 26™ Watch Zone
is on Pearl Street at The Wharf, between Kirwan’s on the Wharf and Colada Shop and this is where the watch parties will be. But you can watch the matches and enjoy great specials at any participating restaurant at The Wharf.

Do you have to pay to watch the matches or attend the watch parties?
It is free to watch the matches or attend the watch parties. Food is available to purchase from all Pearl Street restaurants and kiosks. Must be 21+ to consume alcohol.

Will there be seating?
Seating is first come, first served at the restaurants on Pearl Street and at the H-Bar at the Hyatt House. During the watch parties we will have high top tables in Pearl Street. Please leave your chairs at home.

What is the best way to get to The Wharf?
There are multiple ways to get to The Wharf. Parking is available in three garages onsite and at adjacent offsite locations. Rideshare is always an easy option and The Wharf offers bike share, Water Taxi and Metro options. For all the information, click here.

What happens if it rains?
The screen is operational rain or shine, but we do take the safety of our guests seriously. In the event of severe weather we may have to pause or cancel, but there are plenty of options for indoor viewing at our partner restaurants.

Can I bring chairs and coolers?
Chairs and coolers are not permitted at The Wharf at any time. Learn more about The Wharf’s Code of Conduct.

Can I drink alcohol outdoors?
In the District of Columbia, it is against the law to consume alcohol in public, including in the streets, parks, and piers at The Wharf. At The Wharf, you may only consume alcohol inside restaurants, within restaurants' licensed patio areas, or within the licensed event footprint of the Team USA watch parties. No outside alcohol is permitted.