City of Grand Prairie, TX

05/18/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/18/2026 10:52

EpicCentral World Cup 26™ Watch Parties

EpicCentral World Cup 26™ Watch Parties

Published on May 18, 2026

Grand Prairie is ready to welcome the world! Throughout the tournament, the Jambox at EpicCentral will host FIFA World Cup 26™ Watch Parties on the big outdoor screen. Whether you're rooting for your home country, riding the wave of a bracket upset, or just looking for a reason to be outside with your people, this is the place to be. The best part? It's completely free. Get directions and view the entertainment district map →

The Kick Off: June 12

The party starts Friday, June 12. Following the Juneteenth Block Party, we're officially kicking off our Watch Party series at 8 PM with USA vs. Paraguay - and Grand Prairie Mayor Ron Jensen will be on hand to welcome the crowd. Set the tone. Mark your calendar.

The Full Watch Party Schedule

From opening weekend through the knockout rounds, EpicCentral will be showing matches throughout the tournament. Here's the full lineup, plus a few notes before you plan your visit:

  • All times are local. Schedule subject to change.
  • Inclement weather may result in game delays and/or watch party cancellation.
  • All Mexico matches will be broadcast on the Jambox Big Screen in Spanish. All other matches will be broadcast in English on the big screen, with Spanish available on the nearby portal.
  • Four late-night matches will not be shown due to start times: June 13 (11 PM), June 16 (11 PM), June 20 (11 PM), and June 22 (10 PM).
Match Schedule (June 11 - July 19)
Date Time Match
Thu, June 11 2:00 PM Mexico vs. South Africa
Thu, June 11 9:00 PM Korea Republic vs. Czechia
Fri, June 12 2:00 PM Canada vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina
Fri, June 12 8:00 PM USA vs. Paraguay
Sat, June 13 2:00 PM Qatar vs. Switzerland
Sat, June 13 5:00 PM Brazil vs. Morocco
Sat, June 13 8:00 PM Haiti vs. Scotland
Sun, June 14 12:00 PM Germany vs. Curaçao
Sun, June 14 3:00 PM Netherlands vs. Japan
Sun, June 14 6:00 PM Côte d'Ivoire vs. Ecuador
Sun, June 14 9:00 PM Sweden vs. Tunisia
Mon, June 15 11:00 AM Spain vs. Cabo Verde
Mon, June 15 2:00 PM Belgium vs. Egypt
Mon, June 15 5:00 PM Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay
Mon, June 15 8:00 PM IR Iran vs. New Zealand

What to Expect at the Jambox

The Jambox outdoor stage area at EpicCentral is built for exactly this kind of moment - festival-style, open-air, and electric. Come early for your spot, spread out a blanket or set up a low-profile lawn chair, and settle in. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis (no reserved seating).

  • What to bring: Blankets, lawn chairs (low to the ground, backs at shoulder height), personal coolers, and pets on a leash (please clean up after them)
  • Leave these at home: Pop-up tents, tables, and large umbrellas, glass containers, or large coolers. No outside vendors or sale of food, drink, or merchandise of any kind is allowed without approval from the City of Grand Prairie.

Make a Full Day of It

The watch parties are just the beginning. EpicCentral is a 172-acre entertainment district packed with things to do before the opening whistle or after the final whistle blows.

  • Epic Waters - The #2-ranked indoor waterpark in America (USA Today, 2025), with over 80,000 sq ft of water slides, a FlowRider® surfing simulator, the longest indoor lazy river in North Texas, a wave pool, and a 4,000 sq ft arcade. Open year-round.
  • Bolder Adventure Park - 66,000 sq ft of indoor adrenaline: zip lines, multi-level aerial obstacle courses, rock climbing walls, ropes courses, tubing slides, and more. Something for every skill level.
  • PlayGrand Adventures - A free, 10-acre inclusive playground open sunrise to sunset, seven days a week. Climbing, swinging, spinning, trails, and wide-open space - designed for all ages and abilities.

Fuel Up Before Kickoff

EpicCentral has you covered on dining, all on or near the water:

Grand Prairie, Deep in the Heart of Everything

Some cities offer award-winning amenities. Others have great opportunities for business. Or world-class entertainment with colorful traditions. Proudly, Grand Prairie offers all of the above. All coming together - in the right place at the right time - to make this the place people choose again and again. That's something to be proud of.

The world is playing. Grand Prairie is watching - together.

FIFA World Cup 26™ Watch Parties at the Jambox at EpicCentral. Free admission. Runs throughout the tournament.

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