City of Pasadena and Pasadena Center Operating Company Announce the Second Fútbol 2026 Watch Party at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium Plaza

PASADENA, Calif. - Join the City of Pasadena in celebration of the Mexico versus Czech Republic game on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. PST, for a free, open to the public watch party. This event is in partnership with the Pasadena Center Operating Company (PCOC) and funded by Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger. The event will take place at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium Plaza at 300 E. Green St., transforming the street and plaza into a community event space. Event starts at 4:30 p.m. and game starts at 6:00 p.m. PST.

The watch party will feature food trucks, family-friendly activities, soccer themed games, a merch customization station, music, and drinks for purchase at the beer garden. We encourage attendees to represent their favorite soccer team.

Limited seating is available; Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs. This event and the surrounding sidewalks and crossings are accessible for attendees using wheelchairs and other mobility devices.

Pasadena Transit Routes 10, 20, 40 and 51 are conveniently located and will have extended service after 8:00 PM so you can get home after watching the game. Visit PasadenaTransit.net for more information. You can also take the Metro A Line to Memorial Park Station or Del Mar, the stations are 10 min walk to the watch party.

Pets and emotional support animals are not permitted at this event; only service animals specifically trained to assist a person with a disability are welcome. For accessibility information and requests, contact (626) 744-7311 or [email protected]. Providing at least 72 hours advance notice will help ensure availability.

"We are thrilled to once again welcome residents and visitors to Pasadena for this exciting World Cup watch party as Mexico and Czech Republic take the field. Soccer has a unique way of bringing people together across cultures, languages, and backgrounds, and Pasadena is proud to be a place where fans can gather to celebrate the spirit of the game. We look forward to another memorable evening of community, camaraderie, and world-class fútbol in our city," said Mayor Victor Gordo.

"The response to our first watch party exceeded all expectations and demonstrated the power of the community coming together at the Pasadena Civic Plaza to enjoy the great sport of soccer. The PCOC is looking forward to partnering with the City to host a second watch party between Mexico and Czechia. We look forward to building on the energy from the first event," said Michael Ross, CEO, PCOC.

"The first watch party in Pasadena was a great success," said Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger. "We are happy to support the next event as it brought neighbors and visitors together through the unifying power of soccer."

For event details, visit: VisitPasadena.com/Events/Watch-Party/ and RSVP at bit.ly/RSVPWatchPartyJune24.

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