Watch It! at The Bay | World Cup Matches

No Registration – this is a come-and-go event
Click here to view the schedule of games that will be played.
This summer, there’s no better place to experience the global summer excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026TM than at The Bay.
Swing by The Bay to catch the excitement of FIFA World Cup 2026TM matches on the stadium-size large screens at The Bay under the shade of a massive tent.
Make sure to wear your team’s kit and colors. Please bring your lawn chair to ensure a comfortable seat.
The Nest Café will be serving refreshing drinks. Click here to view the menu.
Tips for an enjoyable experience:

PLEASE BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIR TO ENSURE A COMFORTABLE SEAT.
The Bay park address is 1055 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota FL 34236.
Free parking is located around the site, and all parking lots remain open — along the north side of Blvd of the Arts and in front of the Van Wezel, Municipal Auditorium and Blue Pagoda. Please avoid parking in designated Sarasota Orchestra parking areas and along the south side of Blvd of the Arts (vehicles may be ticketed or towed).
Construction of the new Town Square (located between the Municipal Auditorium and Art Center) is underway and affects pedestrian routes between the parking lot along N. Tamiami Trail and venues west of Van Wezel Way (incl. The Bay park, Van Wezel, and Holley Hall). Signs are posted to direct you between these locations. Please allow extra time to walk from and to your vehicle. Click here to view recommended pedestrian routes. Click here to learn more about Phase 2 of The Bay.
Some events attract large crowds: Arrive early, be kind, and please be patient.
All pets must be non-aggressive and on a leash at all times. Owners are expected to pick up after their pets.
Please report any risky or unsafe behavior to the Sarasota Non-Emergency Police 24 hours a day at (941) 316-1199.