The FIFA World Cup kicked off Thursday, with matches taking place across North America for the next month. Unfortunately for Fredericksburg folks, the closest action we’ll get is Philadelphia and Atlanta — Washington, D.C. bid for games but wasn’t selected as a host city, so we’ll be watching from the couch like the rest of the region.
Or, you could venture out to one of the many local bars and restaurants that will be airing the games, many with food and drink specials.
Legends Bar & Grill
Legends Bar & Grill will be showing the U.S.A. games, and it’s the unofficial home of the local chapter of American Outlaws, a soccer supporter group that cheers on the national teams.
10500 Spotsylvania Ave., Fredericksburg
Stockyards Restaurant & Bar
Fredericksburg’s newest country western bar, Stockyards Restaurant & Bar, will be showing the games. Not sure how the line dancing will be affected?
407 William St., Fredericksburg
Happy Endings Bar and Grill
Happy’s is hosting watch parties today for the Canada vs Bosnia game and then the US vs Paraguay game; $1 off hot dogs and $4 bombs during the games.
1315 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg
The Alpine Chef
The Alpine Chef will show every game within operating hours and has extra seating in the side room next to the bar. Buy a pretzel and a drink during the Germany games and they will cover the price of the pretzel.
200 Lafayette Blvd., Fredericksburg
Park Lane Tavern
Park Lane Tavern at the Spotsylvania Towne Center will be showing every game with special pre-game festivities before U.S. games, with raffles and giveaways.
1 Towne Centre Blvd, Fredericksburg
El Pino Mexican Restaurant
El Pino will be showing games on TVs in the restaurant.
4211 Plank Rd., Fredericksburg
Fuego y Salsa Mexican Grill & Bar
Fuego y Salsa in Cosners Corner will show every game with game-day specials on food and drinks.
10040 Patriot Hwy., Fredericksburg
The Church of Pentecost, USA
The Church of Pentecost Fredericksburg, just off Patriot Highway, will show all the Team Ghana games.
6 Bears & A Goat Brewing
6B&G hosts a watch party June 12 at 9 p.m. for USA vs Paraguay with a special themed cocktail, the Red, White & Booze, a blend of vodka, Bearly Lemonade, Blue Curaçao, a splash of grenadine, topped with soda water.
1140 International Pkwy, Stafford
Kickback Jack’s
Kickback Jack’s features 50 big screen TVs so you can catch all the World Cup action.
10145 Southpoint Pkwy, Fredericksburg
Buffalo Wild Wings
We’ve got three B-Dubs locations to choose from, Central Park, Southpoint and Stafford. Plenty of TVs to watch all the games, plus gameday specials on food and drinks.
1638 Carl Silver Pkwy, Fredericksburg and 10107 Southpoint Pkwy and 1050 Stafford Marketplace
Highmark Brewery
Highmark is having a watch party for each of the USMT group stage games. Open and closing times will be altered to accommodate. They claim if they get good turnouts they may show more games?
390 Kings Hwy, Stafford
If you don’t see your venue listed, email [email protected] with the details.
