Watch Party at The Bay with Sarasota Paradise | England vs. Croatia

Wednesday, June 17 | England vs. Croatia
No Registration – this is a come-and-go event.
This summer, there’s no better place to experience the global summer excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026TM than at The Bay.
For a limited time only, this FREE series of Watch Parties at The Bay — presented in partnership with Sarasota Paradise — with large-screen match broadcasts and family-friendly festivities in the heart of Sarasota.
Special Feature: Meet, get autographs and take photos and with Sarasota Paradise players.
So bring your friends and family to the park to be part of the excitement and help create a new community tradition at this “One Park for All” along Sarasota Bay. 
Make sure to wear your team’s kit and colors.
Please bring your lawn chair to ensure a comfortable seat.
Come Hungry and Thirsty!
The Nest Café will be serving delicious food and refreshing drinks. Click here to view the menu.
NOTE: In the event of inclement weather, this event will be CANCELLED. Notices will be communicated via The Bay website calendar, Eventbrite, Facebook and Instagram up to one hour before start time as unpredictable Florida weather changes quickly.
This event is part of the Watch Parties at The Bay with Sarasota Paradise series. Click here to learn more.
Other FIFA World Cup 2026TM Watch Parties in this Series (Click on each to learn more)

Sun, June 14 | Family-Friendly Watch Party Kick-Off Festival (12:30pm, Location: The Bay)

1:00pm Germany vs. Curaçao
4:00pm Netherlands vs. Japan

Mon, June 22 | Argentina vs. Austria (1:00pm, Location: The Bay)
Sun, July 19 | FIFA World Cup 2026TM Final Championship Match (3:00pm, Location: Sarasota Paradise Stadium) 

Get in the World Cup spirit at Sarasota Paradise’s June 13 “World of Soccer” home match. Use promo code WORLD26 to receive 26% off tickets.
About Sarasota Paradise
Founded with a vision to bring professional soccer and unforgettable community experiences to Sarasota and the gulf coast, Sarasota Paradise is more than just a soccer club — it’s a movement built for Sarasota. Competing in USL League One, Sarasota Paradise combines high-level professional competition with a fan-first atmosphere that brings families, supporters, and the local community together through the game of soccer.