The World Cup is down to eight teams, and the countdown to the final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford is on. From watch parties to fan fests to local restaurants., here’s where to catch the biggest game of the tournament:
North Jersey
Big Block Match Parties
Hoboken
The neighborhood comes alive with large-screen live match viewing, interactive soccer games and fan activities, family-friendly programming, outdoor dining, community gathering spaces, and local restaurants getting in on the action.
Varitage Brew Works
58 Washington St., Bloomfield
Calling itself a “soccer-centric brewery,” the Summer of Soccer takes the party outside to the Washington St. Rock Lot with a giant double-sided LED wall for the Final game.
Ultimate Outdoor Soccer Experience
Darby Road Public House & Restaurant, Scotch Plains
The ticketed event on game days include 25-foot TVs, food trucks, mini soccer fields, a full bar and beer tents.
Newark Fan Village
Ferry Street, Newark
Fans will gather to watch the match in large-scale viewing areas. There will be cultural programming, family-friendly activities, and a curated international food hall.
World Cup Watch Parties
Rahway
The free community event features a live match screening, family-friendly activities like soccer-themed games and a 360-degree photo booth, and special promos at local businesses.
International Soccer Finals Watch Party
The Lawn on District Drive at The Park, Berkeley Heights
There will be lawn games, shopping, a kids zone, live music, and a livestream of the match on a large outdoor screen.
Hackettstown Street Fair + World Cup Celebration
Main Street, Hackettstown
While you stroll along the street, check for places that are tuned into the World Cup final match. There will be more than 100 booths set up, crafters, entertainment, live performances, a kid’s area and local shopping.
World Cup Final Viewing Party
Taylor Park, Millburn
During the grand finale of the series, the community will gather to watch the final match on a massive LED screen at the park, along with live music, food stands and kids’ entertainment.
Score Local: Fair Lawn World Cup
The Craftsman, Fair Lawn
The World Cup Final Pregame Celebration will be a family-friendly event with a live DJ, giveaways, food and drinks, and festivities before the final match.
Central Jersey
World Cup Watch Parties
iPlay America, Freehold Twp.
Rent a TopGolf Swing Suite and catch all the action live from a private lounge. There will be themed food specials, drink discounts, prizes and giveaways, and large projector screens.
South Jersey
FIFA World Cup Final Watch Party
3705 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
WorldCupAC is holding a free viewing of the Final outside of the Esports Innovation Center. Aside from the big game shown on the big screen, the Rocket League tournament finals will be held.
Soccer at the Shore Splash Zone at The Pool
Harrah’s Resort, Atlantic City
The Pool has been turned into an arena, where you can watch the soccer match on 30+ screens while swimming or while sunning.
The Atlantic City Beach Festival and World Cup Watch PartyÂ
1 Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic City
In time for the third-place match and World Cup final, this high-energy event combines live Latin music, beachfront entertainment, soccer viewing, concerts, food trucks and stands, and interactive family-friendly activities.
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