Grand Prairie is ready to welcome the world! Throughout the tournament, the Jambox at EpicCentral will host FIFA World Cup 26™ Watch Parties on the big outdoor screen. Whether you’re rooting for your home country, riding the wave of a bracket upset, or just looking for a reason to be outside with your people, this is the place to be. The best part? It’s completely free. Get directions and view the entertainment district map →
The Kick Off: June 12
The party starts Friday, June 12. Following the Juneteenth Block Party, we’re officially kicking off our Watch Party series at 8 PM with USA vs. Paraguay — and Grand Prairie Mayor Ron Jensen will be on hand to welcome the crowd. Set the tone. Mark your calendar.
The Full Watch Party Schedule
From opening weekend through the knockout rounds, EpicCentral will be showing matches throughout the tournament. Here’s the full lineup, plus a few notes before you plan your visit:
- All times are local. Schedule subject to change.
- Inclement weather may result in game delays and/or watch party cancellation.
- All Mexico matches will be broadcast on the Jambox Big Screen in Spanish. All other matches will be broadcast in English on the big screen, with Spanish available on the nearby portal.
- Four late-night matches will not be shown due to start times: June 13 (11 PM), June 16 (11 PM), June 20 (11 PM), and June 22 (10 PM).
- Thu, June 11 | 2:00 PM — Mexico vs. South Africa (in Spanish)
- Thu, June 11 | 9:00 PM — Korea Republic vs. Czechia
- Fri, June 12 | 2:00 PM — Canada vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina
- Fri, June 12 | 8:00 PM — USA vs. Paraguay (Juneteenth Block Party + Watch Party Kick Off)
- Sat, June 13 | 2:00 PM — Qatar vs. Switzerland
- Sat, June 13 | 5:00 PM — Brazil vs. Morocco
- Sat, June 13 | 8:00 PM — Haiti vs. Scotland
- Sun, June 14 | 12:00 PM — Germany vs. Curaçao
- Sun, June 14 | 3:00 PM — Netherlands vs. Japan
- Sun, June 14 | 6:00 PM — Côte d’Ivoire vs. Ecuador
- Sun, June 14 | 9:00 PM — Sweden vs. Tunisia
- Mon, June 15 | 11:00 AM — Spain vs. Cabo Verde
- Mon, June 15 | 2:00 PM — Belgium vs. Egypt
- Mon, June 15 | 5:00 PM — Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay
- Mon, June 15 | 8:00 PM — IR Iran vs. New Zealand
- Tue, June 16 | 2:00 PM — France vs. Senegal
- Tue, June 16 | 5:00 PM — Iraq vs. Norway
- Tue, June 16 | 8:00 PM — Argentina vs. Algeria
- Wed, June 17 | 12:00 PM — Portugal vs. Congo DR
- Wed, June 17 | 3:00 PM — England vs. Croatia
- Wed, June 17 | 6:00 PM — Ghana vs. Panama
- Wed, June 17 | 9:00 PM — Uzbekistan vs. Colombia
- Thu, June 18 | 11:00 AM — Czechia vs. South Africa
- Thu, June 18 | 2:00 PM — Switzerland vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina
- Thu, June 18 | 5:00 PM — Canada vs. Qatar
- Thu, June 18 | 8:00 PM — Mexico vs. Korea Republic (in Spanish)
- Fri, June 19 | 2:00 PM — USA vs. Australia
- Fri, June 19 | 5:00 PM — Scotland vs. Morocco
- Fri, June 19 | 7:30 PM — Brazil vs. Haiti
- Fri, June 19 | 10:00 PM — Türkiye vs. Paraguay
- Sat, June 20 | 12:00 PM — Netherlands vs. Sweden
- Sat, June 20 | 3:00 PM — Germany vs. Côte d’Ivoire
- Sat, June 20 | 7:00 PM — Ecuador vs. Curaçao
- Sun, June 21 | 11:00 AM — Spain vs. Saudi Arabia
- Sun, June 21 | 2:00 PM — Belgium vs. IR Iran
- Sun, June 21 | 5:00 PM — Uruguay vs. Cabo Verde
- Sun, June 21 | 8:00 PM — New Zealand vs. Egypt
- Mon, June 22 | 12:00 PM — Argentina vs. Austria
- Mon, June 22 | 4:00 PM — France vs. Iraq
- Mon, June 22 | 7:00 PM — Norway vs. Senegal
- Tue, June 23 | 12:00 PM — Portugal vs. Uzbekistan
- Tue, June 23 | 3:00 PM — England vs. Ghana
- Tue, June 23 | 6:00 PM — Panama vs. Croatia
- Tue, June 23 | 9:00 PM — Colombia vs. Congo DR
- Wed, June 24 | 2:00 PM — Switzerland vs. Canada
- Wed, June 24 | 2:00 PM — Bosnia & Herzegovina vs. Qatar
- Wed, June 24 | 5:00 PM — Scotland vs. Brazil
- Wed, June 24 | 5:00 PM — Morocco vs. Haiti
- Wed, June 24 | 8:00 PM — Czechia vs. Mexico (in Spanish)
- Wed, June 24 | 8:00 PM — South Africa vs. Korea Republic
- Thu, June 25 | 3:00 PM — Curaçao vs. Côte d’Ivoire
- Thu, June 25 | 3:00 PM — Ecuador vs. Germany
- Thu, June 25 | 6:00 PM — Japan vs. Sweden
- Thu, June 25 | 6:00 PM — Tunisia vs. Netherlands
- Thu, June 25 | 9:00 PM — Türkiye vs. USA
- Thu, June 25 | 9:00 PM — Paraguay vs. Australia
- Fri, June 26 | 2:00 PM — Norway vs. France
- Fri, June 26 | 2:00 PM — Senegal vs. Iraq
- Fri, June 26 | 7:00 PM — Cabo Verde vs. Saudi Arabia
- Fri, June 26 | 7:00 PM — Uruguay vs. Spain
- Fri, June 26 | 10:00 PM — Egypt vs. IR Iran
- Fri, June 26 | 10:00 PM — New Zealand vs. Belgium
- Sat, June 27 | 4:00 PM — Panama vs. England
- Sat, June 27 | 4:00 PM — Croatia vs. Ghana
- Sat, June 27 | 6:30 PM — Colombia vs. Portugal
- Sat, June 27 | 6:30 PM — Congo DR vs. Uzbekistan
- Sat, June 27 | 9:00 PM — Algeria vs. Austria
- Sat, June 27 | 9:00 PM — Jordan vs. Argentina
- Sun, June 28 | 2:00 PM — Round of 32
- Mon–Sat, June 29–July 5 | Various — Round of 32 continues
- Sat, July 4 | 12:00 PM & 4:00 PM — Star Spangled Prairie Party + Knockout Round
- Sun, July 19 | 2:00 PM — Final
What to Expect at the Jambox
The Jambox outdoor stage area at EpicCentral is built for exactly this kind of moment — festival-style, open-air, and electric. Come early for your spot, spread out a blanket or set up a low-profile lawn chair, and settle in. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis (no reserved seating).
- What to bring: Blankets, lawn chairs (low to the ground, backs at shoulder height), personal coolers, and pets on a leash (please clean up after them)
- Leave these at home: Pop-up tents, tables, and large umbrellas, glass containers, or large coolers. No outside vendors or sale of food, drink, or merchandise of any kind is allowed without approval from the City of Grand Prairie.
Make a Full Day of It
The watch parties are just the beginning. EpicCentral is a 172-acre entertainment district packed with things to do before the opening whistle or after the final whistle blows.
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- Epic Waters — The #2-ranked indoor waterpark in America (USA Today, 2025), with over 80,000 sq ft of water slides, a FlowRider® surfing simulator, the longest indoor lazy river in North Texas, a wave pool, and a 4,000 sq ft arcade. Open year-round.
- Bolder Adventure Park — 66,000 sq ft of indoor adrenaline: zip lines, multi-level aerial obstacle courses, rock climbing walls, ropes courses, tubing slides, and more. Something for every skill level.
- PlayGrand Adventures — A free, 10-acre inclusive playground open sunrise to sunset, seven days a week. Climbing, swinging, spinning, trails, and wide-open space — designed for all ages and abilities.
Fuel Up Before Kickoff
EpicCentral has you covered on dining, all on or near the water:
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- Vidorra — Modern Mexican + Bold Cocktails
- The Finch — American Grill
- The Landing — Gastro Pub + Sports Bar + Social Lounge
- Serious Eats — Over-the-top Pizza, Sliders & Shakes
- Radici — Wood-fired Italian from Chef Tiffany Derry
- Chicken N Pickle — Paddle up. Dig in.
Grand Prairie, Deep in the Heart of Everything
Some cities offer award-winning amenities. Others have great opportunities for business. Or world-class entertainment with colorful traditions. Proudly, Grand Prairie offers all of the above. All coming together – in the right place at the right time – to make this the place people choose again and again. That’s something to be proud of.
The world is playing. Grand Prairie is watching — together.
FIFA World Cup 26™ Watch Parties at the Jambox at EpicCentral. Free admission. Runs throughout the tournament.