City of Hayward, CA

05/15/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/15/2026 13:29

The City of Hayward, the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District and Hayward hotels, restaurants

The City of Hayward, the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District and Hayward hotels, restaurants and bars are poised to play host to fans of the beautiful game this June and July as FIFA World Cup 26 comes to the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Hayward's central location at the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area and its unmatched connectedness to the rest of the region by transit and highway make the City the smart choice for soccer tourists and travelers this summer.

It's an easy commute to the stadium in Santa Clara for group and knock-out stage matches and official FIFA San Francisco Bay Area Watch Parties in San Francisco, San Jose and Oakland.

Or stay right here when Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (HARD) rolls out its large LED screen for game-time soccer-watch gatherings at:

  • Eden Shores Park, 2841 Seahaven Court, Hayward, at 6 p.m. Friday, June 12, when USA play Paraguay;

  • Ashland Zocalo Park, 16640 E. 14th Street, Ashland, at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 18, when Mexico play South Korea;

  • Tennyson Park, 28377 Huntwood Avenue, Hayward, at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, when Mexico play Czechia; and

  • San Lorenzo Community Park, 1970 Via Buena Vista, San Lorenzo, at 12 p.m. Sunday, July 19, for the FIFA World Cup 26 final match.

To learn more about what makes Hayward ground zero for soccer lovers this summer, check out our latest Heart of the Bay video and check out the Visit Hayward page on our City of Hayward website.

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