Euro Copa: San Jose Set to Host Summer of Soccer Viewing Parties
San Jose is gearing up for a summer of soccer, hosting viewing parties for every match of the 2024 Copa América and UEFA Euro 2024 tournaments. The city, in collaboration with the San Jose Earthquakes and the San Jose Sports Authority, will transform into a hub for international football fans.
The summer of soccer kicks off on June 14th with the start of the UEFA Euro 2024 and continues with Copa América beginning on June 20th. Both tournaments culminate in their respective finals on July 14th. Fans can catch all matches starting at 9 a.m. PT or later at viewing parties hosted by The Old Wagon Saloon & Grill and O’Flaherty’s Irish Pub, both conveniently located on the pedestrian-friendly N. San Pedro Street.
For a more immersive experience, select marquee matches will feature a festival atmosphere with a large outdoor screen and speakers set up on N. San Pedro Street. The easily accessible San Pedro Square is located near the VTA Santa Clara light rail station and offers convenient parking options with five nearby downtown garages providing 90 minutes of free parking. Real-time parking availability can be found on parksj.org.
In addition to the festivities at San Pedro Square, the Mexican Heritage Plaza will host a special viewing party for the Mexico vs. Venezuela match on June 26th. The excitement will reach its peak at PayPal Park, home of the San Jose Earthquakes, where both tournament finals will be shown on the big screen.
Key matches slated for the San Pedro Square viewing parties include the Argentina vs. Canada clash on June 20th, a doubleheader featuring USA vs. Bolivia and Uruguay vs. Panama on June 23rd, and the high-stakes Brazil vs. Colombia match on July 2nd (taking place at Levi’s Stadium). Semifinal matches on July 9th or 10th will also be showcased.
The full schedule of viewing parties and RSVP information for both Copa América and UEFA Euro 2024 can be found on the San Jose Earthquakes website. With a diverse range of venues and events planned, San Jose promises an unforgettable summer for soccer enthusiasts.