The FIFA World Cup comes to North America this month as 48 teams compete in 16 stadiums. No, Allegiant Stadium isn’t on the list, but Las Vegas has plenty of viewing parties to catch the action. Whether you call it football or soccer, fans will watch the best in the world take the field June 11-19.
Formerly known as Crown and Anchor, this pub on Tropicana has a new name (and nationality? 🤔) as The Irish Spot. Doors will open early for select games and stay open late as needed while serving Gran Centenario specials, including $7 reposado shots and $10 margaritas, plus $5 Stella Artois pints (or $20 buckets). Yes, you can still get fish n’ chips.
The Bavarian beer hall takes pride in cranking up the volume while showing every World Cup game inside its temperature-controlled biergarten. I can vouch for the food too, especially the pretzels. Expect some extra-loud cheers for Germany.
The Daylight pool party has a new name and image, recently transforming into Tailgate Beach Club with a new emphasis on sports. The venue, which has its own dedicated parking lot outside Mandalay Bay, is hosting viewing parties throughout the World Cup, beginning with a block party on June 11. The event includes an EA Sports FC 26 tournament after the Mexico vs. South Africa match with Los Angeles World Cup tickets as the grand prize.
Located west of the Strip in Spring Valley, the Jackpot Bar & Grill is loyal to the Chiefs during the NFL season, but is also a favorite of the Sin City Gooners, a Vegas group that loves to cheer on the British Premier League’s Arsenal FC — and will see loyalty divided as their favorite team’s players represent different countries during the World Cup. Jackpot’s menu is surprisingly diverse with Filipino favorites like lumpia and longaniza alongside burgers and wings.
🤑 Caesars Race & Sportsbook (The Resort at Summerlin)
Any Vegas sportsbook will be a fun place to watch the World Cup and lose money win big on a bet. The one at the Resort at Summerlin (formerly the JW Marriott) has a big viewing party at 5 p.m. on June 12 as the USA faces Paraguay. Guests will receive mini soccer balls and a chance to win raffle prizes. Plus, the first 100 people who bet $25 on the World Cup get the same amount back into their mobile account.
Just outside the Orleans casino, McMullan’s draws a rowdy crowd that takes its football (and rugby) seriously. The Irish pub is open around the clock and plans to show every World Cup game — but is posting a schedule just in case.
Think of this World Cup rundown as a supplement to our June monthly guide, which arrives in your inbox as a separate newsletter this afternoon.
