The US-Bosnia World Cup watch party at Thrive City tonight is free, first-come first-served — no RSVP required, despite online confusion. Arrive early for a spot.

You can watch the US-Bosnia World Cup knockout game at Thrive City — and you don’t need a ticket. The match airs live tonight (Wednesday, July 1) at 5 p.m. on the plaza’s big screen, and admission is free and first-come, first-served.

That’s the official answer to a question spreading on Bay‑Area forums this week: whether the free Chase‑Center plaza watch party requires an RSVP. According to the SF Standard, the viewing is “free and first‑come, first‑served,” and a scan of the Thrive City and Chase Center events calendars show no specific ticketed listing for tonight’s match — only general, open fan‑zone hours through July 19.

The confusion stems from other World Cup watch parties that have encouraged RSVPs (like the June 18 Mexico‑South Korea party) and because some large‑scale outdoor events in the city have shifted to grab‑your‑spot‑online systems lately. This one hasn’t.

Logistics: Doors open at 9 a.m. today per the Bay Area Host Committee schedule, but the U.S. match starts at 5 p.m. The plaza at 1725 3rd Street (Chase Center’s Thrive City) holds about 2,500 people — for the Paraguay opener that many showed up. On a Wednesday before a knockout game, a crowd is expected.

Insider move: Arrive by 4 p.m. for sightlines. Bring your own water (sealed bottles are fine) and use the Muni T‑Third or 78X to avoid the Chase Center garage fee. Thrive City’s restaurants will be open for food and drink, and 21‑plus guests can buy to‑go beer within the entertainment zone.

If you’re looking for a free, crowd‑fueled spot to catch the game downtown, this is your play.