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World Cup Fever Hits Santa Barbara County: Where to Watch Team USA

12 June 2026 11:30

Santa Barbara County is celebrating the FIFA World Cup with free community watch parties and numerous venues. - Free outdoor watch parties at Library Plaza in Santa Barbara on June 12 and June 25, with artificial grass and a dessert truck.

- Goleta Community Center hosts a free family-friendly watch party on June 12, with tacos and burritos for the first 300 guests. - Downtown Santa Barbara and the Funk Zone offer multiple bars, restaurants, and venues, including The Press Room, M.

Special Brewing Company, and the Arlington Theatre. - Wine Country venues like Margerum Wine Company and Buena Onda also join the festivities.

Supervisor Roy Lee invites everyone to celebrate the World Cup and support Team USA.

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