06/09/2026
Where to Watch the World Cup close to EB β½**
β½π WHERE TO WATCH THE WORLD CUP IN CENTRAL New Jersey Digest
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is HERE β and you don't have to drive to MetLife to feel the energy!
Central Jersey is buzzing with watch parties, themed events, and the best excuse to grab food and cheer with your neighbors. Here's where to catch the action close to home:
π³ Lucky Strike North Brunswick β Bowl AND watch! They're showing all the matches with themed cocktails in commemorative cups and giveaways. Game day never looked this good.
πΊ Bell Works, Holmdel β Their Summer of Soccer watch parties are perfect for a fun outing. Check Bar Bella for drink specials during select games.
π Margaritas Mexican Restaurant, Woodbridge β Wear your jersey, spend $15, and scratch for prizes including free food, swag, and concert tickets. Yes, really.
ποΈ Rutgers University, Piscataway β Did you know Rutgers is one of only FOUR NJ locations chosen as an official FIFA base camp? Team Senegal is training right in our backyard. The energy on and near campus is electric all summer.
π South River + surrounding areas β Check your local bars and restaurants β many are setting up big screens with specials for USA games. Tag us if you spot a great watch party we should add to this list!
And of course β the big matches are happening right up the road at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford through July 19th. π
π Drop your favorite Central Jersey watch spot in the comments! We're building a full guide at BrunswickBirdKids.com β and we want YOUR recommendations. β¬οΈ
** Please check ahead of time w/ individual venues.