The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final kicks off at 4:00 p.m. PT on Sunday, July 19 — right in the middle of Mosswood Meltdown weekend. Two neighborhood bars have been confirmed showing every match this tournament, and one highly-publicized watch party nearby isn't actually showing the game.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final kicks off at 4:00 p.m. PT on Sunday, July 19 — squarely in the middle of Mosswood Meltdown weekend. The match runs roughly 90 minutes plus stoppage, wrapping around 6 p.m., leaving plenty of time to get back for evening sets. Two bars within a couple miles have been showing every match this tournament.

Kingfish Pub (5227 Telegraph Ave, Oakland) is the closest listed venue to the park, per Berkeleyside's East Bay World Cup guide. Kingfish has been running every match with free popcorn. Specific hours for the Final weren't confirmed publicly as of this writing — call ahead or plan to arrive by 3:30 p.m. to secure a spot before kickoff.

Cato's Ale House (3891 Piedmont Ave, Oakland) is about 1.5 miles from the park and has been airing matches on five televisions, per Berkeleyside, with country-themed food and drink specials throughout the tournament. The sit-down setup makes it the better bet if you want to eat while you watch.

Neither bar had confirmed cover charges as of publication.

One to avoid: The "Oakland Athletic Club Finals Watch Party" at Lot 2270 (2270 Broadway) sounds like the obvious move, but per the Bay Area FIFA Host Committee's event listing, it runs 11 a.m.–4:00 p.m. PT — ending exactly at kickoff. It's a pre-game gathering, not a viewing event.