Swampscott To Host 5 Free World Cup Watch Parties On Town Hall Lawn

SWAMPSCOTT, MA — Swampscott is planning a series of free community viewing parties for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Town Hall Lawn, inviting residents and visitors to gather for matches from the international tournament next June.

Matches will be shown on the town's large outdoor screen. Food vendors will be available, and attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs.

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The town said the events are part of a collaborative effort involving Swampscott, neighboring communities and the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism. That partnership worked to secure the public viewing licensing required through FIFA.

The regional effort is intended to help communities celebrate the tournament and highlight Massachusetts as a destination for soccer fans.

"We are grateful to MOTT and our municipal partners for helping make this opportunity possible," said Charlotte Daher de García, Swampscott Recreation Director. "The World Cup is a global event, and these watch parties are a chance to bring our community together to celebrate the excitement, diversity, and spirit of the game."

Games scheduled for the public watch party:

• June 11, 3 p.m., Mexico vs. South Africa
• June 17, 4 p.m., England vs. Croatia
• June 19, 3 p.m., USA vs. Australia
• June 22, 1 p.m, Argentina vs. Austria
• June 26, 3 p.m., France vs. Norway
• June 27, 7 p.m., Colombia vs Portugal