Want to enjoy FIFA World Cup games without the hefty ticket prices?
One of the grandest sports tournaments is right around the corner and soccer fans in Toronto and the world are gearing up for the festivities. Millions have made the trip to Canada, Mexico and the US for soccer’s magnus opus: the FIFA World Cup. With Toronto the destination for six matches, our city will be littered with a rainbow of jerseys, as visitors and locals alike dawn the stripes and colours of their countries.
But the reality is…most people can’t afford to spare multiple hundreds of dollars, if not thousands, to cheer on their favourite team. Don’t worry, you can still take part of the fun without breaking the bank.
Here are some spots across Toronto that are hosting FIFA World Cup watch parties, so you can catch all the action.
📸: RendezViews.
Many public spaces and community centres are hosting free watch parties across the city. Here are some options:
- Address: 51 Dockside Dr.
- How to get there: Take the 114 bus to Queens Quay East at Dockside Dr.
- The vibe: inclusive, welcoming and community-focused atmosphere designed to bring together 2SLGBTQI+ fans and allies at George Brown Polytechnic’s Waterfront Campus.
- Tickets: The watch parties are free, doors open one hour before each game.
- You can check the schedule here.
Toronto Pride House
- Address: 51 Dockside Dr.
- How to get there: Take the 114 bus to Queens Quay East at Dockside Dr.
- The vibe: inclusive, welcoming and community-focused atmosphere designed to bring together 2SLGBTQI+ fans and allies at George Brown Polytechnic’s Waterfront Campus.
- Tickets: The watch parties are free, doors open one hour before each game.
- You can check the schedule here.
Scadding Court Community Centre
- Address: 248 Danforth Ave. (Green P parking)
- How to get there: Take Line 2 to Broadview Station.
- The vibe: Free outdoor screenings to cheer on Team Canada with prize draws and game treats.
- You can learn more on the BIA’s website.
- Address: 77 Wynford Dr.
- How to get there: Take Line 5 to Don Valley Station.
- The vibe: Massive LED screen inside an air-conditioned tent.
- The event is free, but you can check the schedule and book your spot here.
- Address: 707 Dundas St. W.
- How to get there: Take the 505 or 511 streetcar to the Dundas and Bathurst intersection.
- The vibe: Free outdoor screenings with a beer garden, pop-up market and delicious food from local vendors. Think smoky jerk chicken wraps bursting with Caribbean spice, ginger beer and curry goat rotis.
- The event is free, but you can check the schedule and book your spot on Eventbrite.
- Address: 707 Dundas St. W.
- How to get there: Take the 505 or 511 streetcar to the Dundas and Bathurst intersection.
- The vibe: Free outdoor screenings with a beer garden, pop-up market and delicious food from local vendors. Think smoky jerk chicken wraps bursting with Caribbean spice, ginger beer and curry goat rotis.
- The event is free, but you can check the schedule and book your spot on Eventbrite.
Aga Khan museum
- Address: 77 Wynford Dr.
- How to get there: Take Line 5 to Don Valley Station.
- The vibe: Massive LED screen inside an air-conditioned tent.
- The event is free, but you can check the schedule and book your spot here.
Broadview Danforth BIA
- Address: 248 Danforth Ave. (Green P parking)
- How to get there: Take Line 2 to Broadview Station.
- The vibe: Free outdoor screenings to cheer on Team Canada with prize draws and game treats.
- You can learn more on the BIA’s website.
University of Toronto’s Front Campus
- Address: King’s College Circle (UofT Front Campus)
- How to get there: Take Line 1 to Queen’s Park Station
- The vibe: Free outdoor watch parties with live screenings of Team Canada’s Round 1 matches. Bring your own blanket, drinks and food.
- The event is free and open to everyone.
- You can learn more about it here.
- Address: King’s College Circle (UofT Front Campus)
- How to get there: Take Line 1 to Queen’s Park Station
- The vibe: Free outdoor watch parties with live screenings of Team Canada’s Round 1 matches. Bring your own blanket, drinks and food.
- The event is free and open to everyone.
- You can learn more about it here.
Tribe Culture Fest & Hubs
- Address: 550 Bayview Ave.
- How to get there: Take the 28 Bayview South bus from Davisville Station or a free shuttle bus from Broadview Station
- The vibe: Big green space, soccer skills demos, food vendors and activities before the games.
- Tickets: Entry is free, you can check the schedule and everything you need to know here.
- Address: 1 Dundas St. E. (Sankofa Square)
- How to get there: Take Line 1 to TMU Station.
- The vibe: Free outdoor screenings of Ghana’s games hosted by Tribe Culture Fest, an organization focused on Ghanaian cultural celebration.
- Festivities kick off at Sankofa Square on June 17 as Ghana faces off against Panama.
- You can learn more on Instagram.
- Address: 1 Dundas St. E. (Sankofa Square)
- How to get there: Take Line 1 to TMU Station.
- The vibe: Free outdoor screenings of Ghana’s games hosted by Tribe Culture Fest, an organization focused on Ghanaian cultural celebration.
- Festivities kick off at Sankofa Square on June 17 as Ghana faces off against Panama.
- You can learn more on Instagram.
Evergreen brick works
- Address: 550 Bayview Ave.
- How to get there: Take the 28 Bayview South bus from Davisville Station or a free shuttle bus from Broadview Station
- The vibe: Big green space, soccer skills demos, food vendors and activities before the games.
- Tickets: Entry is free, you can check the schedule and everything you need to know here.
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC)
- Address: 229 Richmond St. W.
- How to get there: Take Line 2 to Osgoode Station
- The vibe: Outdoor patio with a first-come-first-served policy. The events are 19+ and include a bar where you can order drinks and food.
- Tickets: The watch parties are free, you can reserve your spot on RendezViews website, but you should still show up early to guarantee your seat.
- Address: 6 Sakura Way
- How to get there: Take Line 5 to Don Valley Station and walk 10 minutes.
- The vibe: JCCC is usually known for hosting a variety of Japanese-centered events and programs. It’s screening all three Japan group stage games, in collaboration with J Athletics Canada.
- Tickets: Entry is free, but you have to RSVP. Spots for the opener against the Netherlands are sold out but you can still book tickets for the second match against Tunisia and third match against Sweden on JCCC’s website.
- Address: 6 Sakura Way
- How to get there: Take Line 5 to Don Valley Station and walk 10 minutes.
- The vibe: JCCC is usually known for hosting a variety of Japanese-centered events and programs. It’s screening all three Japan group stage games, in collaboration with J Athletics Canada.
- Tickets: Entry is free, but you have to RSVP. Spots for the opener against the Netherlands are sold out but you can still book tickets for the second match against Tunisia and third match against Sweden on JCCC’s website.
If you’re looking for a patio, restaurant or bar, there are many options across the city too.
RendezViews
- Address: 229 Richmond St. W.
- How to get there: Take Line 2 to Osgoode Station
- The vibe: Outdoor patio with a first-come-first-served policy. The events are 19+ and include a bar where you can order drinks and food.
- Tickets: The watch parties are free, you can reserve your spot on RendezViews website, but you should still show up early to guarantee your seat.
Nyamekye Restaurant & Catering
- Address: 2965 Islington Ave., Unit 15
- How to get there: Take Line 2 to Islington Station then, the 37 bus to Islington Ave. and Vanhill Ave., or Take Line 1 to Pioneer Village Station then, the 960 bus to Steeles Ave. W. at Islington Ave.
- The vibe: West African restaurant with indoor seating, showing all World Cup games.
- You can book a table here.
- Address: 2965 Islington Ave., Unit 15
- How to get there: Take Line 2 to Islington Station then, the 37 bus to Islington Ave. and Vanhill Ave., or Take Line 1 to Pioneer Village Station then, the 960 bus to Steeles Ave. W. at Islington Ave.
- The vibe: West African restaurant with indoor seating, showing all World Cup games.
- You can book a table here.
The Cat's Cradle Sports and Spirits
- Address: 1245 St. Claire Ave. W.
- How to get there: Take the 512 streetcar to St Clair Ave. W. at Earlscourt Ave.
- The vibe: Sports bar with indoor seating.
- You can find the schedule of matches it will screen and book your table here.
Lula Lounge
- Address: 1585 Dundas St. W.
- How to get there: Take the 505 streetcar to Dundas St. W. at Brock Ave., or take Line 2 to Dufferin Station and then, take the 29A or 929 bus to Dufferin St. at Dundas St. W.
- The vibe: Live latin music lounge and restaurant, indoor seating.
- Tickets: You can check the watch party schedules on lula.ca and book your spot for each match through Eventbrite. The $40 fee goes toward a food and beverage credit of the same value.
Hemingway’s Restaurant and Bar
- Address: 431 College Street
- How to get there: Take Line 2 to Bathurst Station
- The vibe: It’s one of the most iconic venues in the city. The venue is also offering $4 drinks during the day, $6 drinks in the evening and food deals.
- You can just show up, but keep in mind, it gets busy.
- Address: 590 Yonge St.
- How to get there: Take Line 1 to Wellesley Station and walk four minutes.
- The vibe: Korean bistro and bar with indoor seating. Game days will feature special bonuses, such as free soju shots every time South Korea scores a goal or free Anju for every table if it wins.
- This Korean restaurant will be showing South Korea’s game against the Czech Republic on June 11 and Canada vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina on June 12.
- To reserve a spot it’s best to call the restaurant at 647-347-5650 ahead of time.
- Address: 142 Cumberland St.
- How to get there: Take Line 2 to Bay Station, or take Line 1 to Museum Station then walk 10 minutes.
- The vibe: Bar and restaurant with both indoor and patio seating, 20 TVs and a high-end sound system.
- This Yorkville bar has been home to expats from New Zealand for over 30 years, and serves as the premium spot to catch New Zealand’s matches, starting June 15 in their opener against Iran.
- Check out the restaurant’s website here.
- Address: 142 Cumberland St.
- How to get there: Take Line 2 to Bay Station, or take Line 1 to Museum Station then walk 10 minutes.
- The vibe: Bar and restaurant with both indoor and patio seating, 20 TVs and a high-end sound system.
- This Yorkville bar has been home to expats from New Zealand for over 30 years, and serves as the premium spot to catch New Zealand’s matches, starting June 15 in their opener against Iran.
- Check out the restaurant’s website here.
Seoulicious
- Address: 590 Yonge St.
- How to get there: Take Line 1 to Wellesley Station and walk four minutes.
- The vibe: Korean bistro and bar with indoor seating. Game days will feature special bonuses, such as free soju shots every time South Korea scores a goal or free Anju for every table if it wins.
- This Korean restaurant will be showing South Korea’s game against the Czech Republic on June 11 and Canada vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina on June 12.
- To reserve a spot it’s best to call the restaurant at 647-347-5650 ahead of time.
SNEAKY DEE'S
- Address: 431 College Street
- How to get there: Take Line 2 to Bathurst Station
- The vibe: It’s one of the most iconic venues in the city. The venue is also offering $4 drinks during the day, $6 drinks in the evening and food deals.
- You can just show up, but keep in mind, it gets busy.
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Sneaky Dee's
- Address: 1585 Dundas St. W.
- How to get there: Take the 505 streetcar to Dundas St. W. at Brock Ave., or take Line 2 to Dufferin Station and then, take the 29A or 929 bus to Dufferin St. at Dundas St. W.
- The vibe: Live latin music lounge and restaurant, indoor seating.
- Tickets: You can check the watch party schedules on lula.ca and book your spot for each match through Eventbrite. The $40 fee goes toward a food and beverage credit of the same value.
- Address: 1245 St. Claire Ave. W.
- How to get there: Take the 512 streetcar to St Clair Ave. W. at Earlscourt Ave.
- The vibe: Sports bar with indoor seating.
- You can find the schedule of matches it will screen and book your table here.
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