Universal CityWalk is going all-in on the FIFA World Cup 2026, and this is exactly the kind of event that makes CityWalk worth visiting even on a non-park day.
From June 11 through July 19, 2026, Universal and Telemundo have built a full-on watch party destination with food, drinks, branded activations, and live entertainment spread across the entire CityWalk complex.
What’s Happening at the CityWalk FIFA World Cup Watch Party
Every match during the tournament gets the CityWalk treatment, with Telemundo broadcasting live on the exterior screens at NBC Sports Grill & Brew and the Universal Legacy Store. On select match days, you’ll find soccer freestyle jugglers, stilt walkers, and live DJs outside keeping the energy high before kickoff. Two World Cup-themed photo ops greet you as you walk into CityWalk, and Telemundo branding is plastered throughout NBC Sports Grill & Brew inside and out.
The Visa Winner Tunnel is a walkthrough art installation designed around the visual identity of the FIFA World Cup — it doubles as a serious photo op and is worth a lap through even if you’re not a soccer die-hard. Stop at the Universal Rewards Visa Signature Card kiosk nearby for exclusive FIFA-themed merchandise while supplies last.
Food, Drinks, and Activations You’ll Want to Hit
Six venues across CityWalk are serving specialty World Cup-themed food and beverage items for the duration of the event. Including:
Sakura Peach Cup at Bend the Bao
GOALLLLLLLLL at Voodoo Douhgnut
Cannoli at Red Oven Pizza Bakery
Poutine Street Dog at Hot Dog Hall of Fame
Orale at Antojitos Authentic Mexican
Red, White & Q at NBC Sports Grill & Brew
The Doritos Loaded Pop-up kiosk alone is worth hunting down — the menu includes Elote Nachos, Cheeseburger Nachos, Flamin’ Hot Buffalo Nachos, and Texas BBQ Nachos. NBC Sports Grill & Brew is the obvious anchor spot for watching matches and eating well.
The Coca-Cola Beverage Truck is bringing five exclusive limited-time flavors you can only get at CityWalk during the tournament: Golden Goal Punch, Hibiscus Strike, Midnight Match, All Eyes on Blue, and Final Whistle Fizz. You can also grab a FIFA-themed Coca-Cola Freestyle souvenir cup to use throughout the event, plus there are immersive augmented reality FIFA filters at the truck to play around with while you sip.
Key Details at a Glance
- Dates: June 11 – July 19, 2026
- Location: Universal CityWalk, Universal Orlando Resort
- Presented by Telemundo, with live match coverage on exterior screens
- Six CityWalk dining venues offering World Cup specialty items
- Coca-Cola Beverage Truck with five exclusive limited-time flavors and FIFA-themed souvenir cup
- Doritos Loaded Pop-up kiosk with four nacho recipes
- Visa Winner Tunnel walkthrough photo experience
- Live entertainment including freestyle jugglers, stilt walkers, and DJs on select match days
- Two World Cup photo ops at CityWalk entrance
- CityWalk is free to enter — no park ticket required
Honestly, CityWalk watch parties are underrated. The screens outside NBC Sports Grill & Brew are massive, the food options are genuinely good, and being surrounded by other fans who are actually into the match is a completely different energy than watching from your couch.
The best part of this whole thing is that CityWalk is free to enter.
