The World Cup kicks off on June 11, and Buenos Aires has an open-air plaza where you can watch all the World Cup matches, including Argentina’s first game, on a giant screen surrounded by a food festival and everything you need to quench your World Cup thirst. Here are all the details on the official Buenos Aires Fan Fest for the FIFA World Cup 26™, a free festival so all fans can follow the Argentine national team and every match in the tournament.
Plaza Seeber: The fan’s mecca in Palermo where you can watch the broadcast of all the 2026 World Cup matches
If you were wondering where to watch the 2026 World Cup matches on a giant screen in Buenos Aires, get your jersey ready because there’s already an official, free, open-air venue confirmed: Plaza Francisco Seeber, located at the intersection of Del Libertador and Sarmiento avenues in Palermo.
The Buenos Aires Fan Fest will be held in Palermo’s Plaza Seeber, a World Cup festival where you can watch every match on a giant screen, surrounded by fans and a festive atmosphere.
The Fan Fest is open from June 11 through July 19, covering the entire tournament through the final match. Please note: On days when the Argentine national team plays, the park will have special extended hours. On all other World Cup dates, the World Cup festival will be open from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Follow every World Cup match among food trucks, drums, and photos with the Cup
This experience to live the 2026 World Cup in Buenos Aires is much more than just the place where all of this year’s World Cup matches will be broadcast for free. At this festival, you’ll also enjoy events, special activities, and great food. Check out everything you can experience in Buenos Aires while the World Cup is on:
- Instagrammable photo spot: You’ll be able to take home a souvenir thanks to official installations, giant jerseys, and snap a photo with an exact replica of the World Cup trophy.
- Stadium atmosphere and street performers: The plaza fills with murgas, drums, organized fan groups, and freestyle shows.
- Live shows and interactive experiences: La Scaloneta ’s matches will feature special artistic opening and closing ceremonies designed for the whole family, as well as interactive and tech-based game stations.
- Food Court: You can grab a bite between matches at the food trucks, which have comfortable seating areas where you can eat and stay warm.
BA Fan Mode: The neighborhoods where you can watch every World Cup match for free and outdoors
If you prefer to cheer from home or avoid the crowds in Palermo, the Modo Hincha BA initiative brings giant screens, high-fidelity sound, and special activities to three other neighborhoods in Buenos Aires during Argentina’s matches:
- Villa Devoto (Devoto Pedestrian Street): On Fernández de Enciso Street (between Mercedes and Asunción). A culinary hub perfect for watching the national team’s debut, surrounded by the best specialty coffee shops in the area.
- Retiro (Plaza San Martín): A spectacular option if you’re near downtown.
- San Nicolás (Av. Corrientes and Cerrito): The heart of the Argentine celebrations will come alive during a night of festivities at the foot of the Obelisk.
Broadcast Schedule: Group Stage
Plan your get-togethers and mark your calendars for the key matches of this first stage, which you’ll be able to experience for free at the World Cup Fan Fest in Buenos Aires:
- Thursday, June 11 (12 p.m. to 8 p.m.): Mexico vs. South Africa (4:00 p.m.) — Opening Match!
- Saturday, June 13 (12 p.m. to 8 p.m.): Qatar vs. Switzerland (4:00 p.m.)
- Sunday, June 14 (12 p.m. to 8 p.m.): Germany vs. Curaçao (2:00 p.m.) and Netherlands vs. Japan (5:00 p.m.)
- Monday, June 15 (12 p.m. to 8 p.m.): Spain vs. Cape Verde (1:00 p.m.) and Belgium vs. Egypt (4:00 p.m.)
- Tuesday, June 16 (4:00 PM to midnight): France vs. Senegal (4:00 PM) | Iraq vs. Norway (7:00 PM) | Argentina vs. Algeria (10:00 PM) (Venues: Palermo and Peatonal Devoto)
- Saturday, June 20 (12 p.m. to 8 p.m.): Netherlands vs. Sweden (2:00 p.m.) and Germany vs. Ivory Coast (5:00 p.m.)
- Sunday, June 21 (12 p.m. to 8 p.m.): Spain vs. Saudi Arabia (1:00 p.m.) and Belgium vs. Iran (4:00 p.m.)
- Monday, June 22 (12 p.m. to 8 p.m.): 🇦🇷 Argentina vs. Austria (2:00 p.m.) (Venues: Palermo and Plaza San Martín) | France vs. Iraq (6:00 p.m.)
- Saturday, June 27 (12 p.m. to 1 a.m.): Colombia vs. Portugal (8:30 p.m.) | 🇦🇷 Jordan vs. Argentina (11:00 p.m.) (Venues: Palermo and Av. Corrientes and Cerrito)
A Practical Guide for Fans
On days when the Argentine national team plays, we recommend arriving well in advance. Admission is strictly on a first-come, first-served basis until the green space reaches capacity.
Admission: Free at all locations.
Central location: Plaza Francisco Seeber (Av. del Libertador and Av. Sarmiento, Palermo).
How to get there by public transit: Buses (10, 37, 60, 67, 93, 102, 130) or Subway Line D (Plaza Italia or Palermo stations, a short walk from there).