On June 12, Telemundo and Universal CityWalk Hollywood are lacing up their cleats and rolling out the green turf for one of sport’s biggest events: the FIFA World Cup. Together, Universal CityWalk and Telemundo are creating a destination where fans can experience the excitement of the tournament both on-screen and in-person. Throughout the tournament, Telemundo and CityWalk are offering viewing parties, fan pop-up events, and exclusive food and drink menus at select locations. Just because you can’t attend in person doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be able to have an all-out epic experience watching the game. Here’s what you should know:
- The FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 until July 19. CityWalk will hosts viewings on select dates on the big screens at the 5 Towers Stage and NBC Sports Grill & Brew.
- It will be presented by Telemundo, which will provide coverage of select matches from every angle. Featuring world-class commentary, analysis and on-the-ground reporting, the broadcast is sure to get fans excited.
- Universal is partnering with Telemundo to bring a fan pop-up with photo ops and themed soccer activities to CityWalk on select days.
- Antojitos Cocina Mexicana, The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, NBC Sports Grill & Brew, and Voodoo Doughnut will offer limited-time themed food and drink to celebrate Telemundo’s coverage of the FIFA World Cup. These include entrees, drinks, and desserts.
Luckily for fans there will be multiple chances to watch the games and enjoy all CityWalk has to offer over the course of the tournament. So, mark your calendars! Here’s the lineup:
- U.S.A. v. Paraguay on June 12 at 6 p.m.
- Brazil v. Morocco on June 13 at 3 p.m.
- Mexico v. Korea Republic on June 18 at 6 p.m.
- U.S.A. v. Turkey on June 15 at 7 p.m.
- Semifinal Match on July 14 at TBD
- Semifinal Match on July 15 at TBD
- Final Match on July 19 at TBD
World-Class Offerings
At CityWalk, guests can come to watch World Cup games and soak in the infectious energy of fellow soccer fans. You can see the game broadcasted by Telemundo on the giant, outdoor screen at 5 Towers Stage, as well as NBC Sports Grill & Brew where you can get a good bite to eat, too.
This sit-down restaurant is the ideal environment to watch any sporting event, with high-definition TVs, camaraderie with other fans, and a stacked menu. For the FIFA World Cup, NBC Sports Grill & Brew is offering a Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich — that’s crispy fried chicken coated in Korean sweet chili sauce, boom boom sauce drizzle (a combination of mayo, garlic, sweet chili sauce, and mustard) , pickles and coleslaw, all on a brioche bun. (And of course, served with french fries on the side.) Can you imagine a more perfect way to watch a soccer match?
Don’t leave CityWalk without grabbing a drink to celebrate (or commiserate about) the outcome of the game! At Margaritaville (if you’re 21+), you can sip on a La Copa de la Vida, a cocktail with light, dark, and gold rums, orange and pineapple juices, grenadine, and topped with a pineapple and cherry garnish. And, if your team deserves a yellow card, get yourself a Penalty Box Punch. This tasty drink is a blend of tequila, orange liqueur, elderflower liqueur, cranberry juice, lime juice, and agave with a lime garnish.
The menu at Antojitos Cocina Mexicana will sport (wink, wink) some very enticing, limited-time offerings as well. For drinks, they’ve added two options: one cocktail and one mocktail. The No. 10 is a cocktail made with tequila, raspberry cordial, lime juice, ginger beer, mint, and lime. This drink pairs especially well with cheering on your favorite players on June 16 when Argentina plays Algeria — but, let’s be honest, it’s perfect for all of the matches. For futbol fans of all ages, there’s the El Golazo (The Stunner), which is made with horchata, vanilla, and cayenne pepper, mixed together with orange soda.
And you won’t be leaving Antojitos on an empty stomach! The Hat Trick Nachos are the perfect meal compliment to Antojitos’ new drinks. This plate of tortilla chips is stacked with three different types of protein (carne asada, chicken tinga and carnitas) topped with jalapeno queso, guacamole, pico de gallo, cotija, black beans, and cilantro crema. With a dish this loaded, you may have to call in players off the bench to help you clean your plate.
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Don’t miss out on The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen during your trip to CityWalk. For the World Cup, this eatery will offer the La Victoria Mocktail — that’s made with pineapple juice, mango puree, orgeat syrup, lemon lime soda. If you’re 21 years or older, you can add coconut rum or coconut tequila as an option, to be consumed responsibly.
At Toothsome, you can also pick up a plate of Carne Asada Sliders: two small burgers with arugula, swiss cheese, jalapeño aioli, tomato, jalapeño, avocado on a mini brioche bun. As Telemundo’s Andres Cantor knows all too well, all of this flavor on a small burger is a goooooooooooooooooal! indeed.
Voodoo Doughnut always bakes up fantastic themed treats for any event, and the World Cup is no exception. Voodoo is celebrating with the GOOOOALLLL Doughnut: a delectable raised doughnut filled with chocolate Bavarian cream, chocolate icing, and topped with green coconut flakes. You’ll probably want to get a box with a soccer double dozen. (That’s what we call 22 doughnuts, one for each player on the field during the start of a match. OK, so it may not be a real thing, but sure is a fun excuse to leave with a lot of goodies.)
A Fan-First Experience
With Telemundo’s fan pop-up experience, you don’t need to be a professional athlete to get in on the on-field action! This interactive experience includes photo ops, pop-out turf and soccer ball activities to help give sports fanatics a chance to show off their own soccer skills
And while you’re taking photos on CityWalk, make sure to visit our friend King Kong, hanging right above IT’SUGAR. He’ll be holding a soccer ball during the entire run of the tournament.
With all of the new food and viewing parties, Universal CityWalk Hollywood really is shaping up to be the place to be during the FIFA World Cup! And don’t forget to catch every match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Spanish on Telemundo and Peacock while celebrating alongside fellow fans at Universal CityWalk’s FIFA World Cup Watch Party.
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Must be 21 years and older with valid identification to purchase or drink alcoholic beverages. Drink responsibly.