Atlanta, GA
Atlanta World Cup: Additional watch parties in metro Atlanta
ATLANTA – In addition to the larger watch parties in metro Atlanta, there are also several other watch parties happening in the area.
World Cup Atlanta fan festival and local watch party guide
Atlanta
The CTR World Cup Watch Parties
The CTR (The Center), located just steps from Mercedes-Benz Stadium, is serving as one of Atlanta’s central gathering places during the FIFA World Cup. Fans can watch matches throughout the tournament while also exploring official FIFA merchandise, local food and vendors, cultural exhibits and interactive experiences celebrating Atlanta’s arts and entertainment scene.
- When: Beginning June 12-13 and continuing throughout the FIFA World Cup
- Where: The CTR, Downtown Atlanta
- What: FIFA World Cup watch parties, official FIFA merchandise sales, ATL House hospitality events, ATL Culture House art exhibits and performances, and the ATL Experience marketplace featuring local businesses, food, music and culture. The venue also serves as the official headquarters for Atlanta’s World Cup volunteers.
- Cost: Varies by event; food, beverages and merchandise available for purchase.
Stadium Midtown
Midtown Atlanta’s 1105 West Peachtree is transforming an entire city block into a soccer-themed destination with Stadium Midtown, a six-week watch party experience celebrating the world’s biggest soccer tournament. Fans can catch matches throughout the day, enjoy internationally-inspired food and drinks, and participate in a passport program that rewards visitors for exploring multiple venues.
- When: June 11–July 19
- Where: 1105 West Peachtree, Midtown Atlanta
- What: Live match viewings, themed food and beverage specials, a Stadium Midtown passport challenge and tournament-inspired experiences across three participating restaurants. The Office Bar represents Spain with Spanish-inspired dishes and cocktails, Emilio’s Tacos & Tequila celebrates Mexico with traditional favorites and margaritas, and McCray’s Tavern showcases Moroccan-inspired menu items. Beginning June 28, guests can collect passport stamps at participating locations and unlock rewards by visiting multiple venues and trying special menu offerings.
- Cost: Free to attend; food and beverages available for purchase.
Underground Atlanta World Cup Watch Parties
Underground Atlanta is transforming Upper Alabama into a soccer-focused fan zone ahead of the FIFA World Cup, complete with giant video screens, stadium-style seating, a futsal pitch and a packed schedule of events. As an official FIFA Watch Party venue, the historic downtown district plans to host match viewings alongside soccer, arts, culture and community programming throughout the tournament.
- When: Beginning June 12 and continuing throughout the FIFA World Cup
- Where: Upper Alabama at Underground Atlanta, Downtown Atlanta
- What: Official FIFA Watch Parties on large-format screens, a new futsal pitch, outdoor games, food trucks, local vendor markets, live performances and family-friendly soccer activities. Visitors can also enjoy the 5 Points Cup 3v3 Street Futsal Tournament, art installations, cultural experiences and appearances by local performers and community groups. The newly refreshed space features artificial turf, overhead shade structures, a performance stage, modular stadium seating and expanded gathering areas designed for fans.
- Cost: Most watch parties and public activations are expected to be free. Food, beverages and merchandise available for purchase.
Cooks & Soldiers Spain Match Viewing
Cooks & Soldiers, a Basque-inspired restaurant in West Midtown near the Bellyard Hotel, is celebrating Spain’s World Cup matches with special food offerings and live screenings. The restaurant’s menu highlights Spanish flavors and is an ideal gathering spot for fans looking to watch the action while enjoying shareable dishes and chef-driven cuisine.
- When: June 15 and June 21
- Where: Cooks & Soldiers, West Midtown
- What: Live screenings of Spain’s noon matches, plus special menu items including blue crab croquetas, bocadillo mixto, jamón croquetas and hanger steak with crispy potato rosti. Groups can also enjoy a 32-ounce Angus bone-in ribeye served with chimichurri and piquillo peppers.
- Cost: Food and beverages available for purchase.
Daily Chew South Africa Block Parties
Daily Chew will transform its Atlanta neighborhood into a South Africa soccer headquarters with two community block parties celebrating the national team’s World Cup matches. Fans can enjoy giant match screenings, live DJs, a South African-inspired menu, outdoor braais, specialty cocktails and a festive atmosphere designed to bring supporters together.
- When: June 11 and June 18
- Where: Daily Chew, Atlanta
- Games:June 11: South Africa vs. Mexico — Doors open 1:30 p.m.; kickoff at 3 p.m.June 18: South Africa vs. Czechia — Doors open 11 a.m.; kickoff at noon
- June 11: South Africa vs. Mexico — Doors open 1:30 p.m.; kickoff at 3 p.m.
- June 18: South Africa vs. Czechia — Doors open 11 a.m.; kickoff at noon
- What: Indoor and outdoor viewing areas, live DJ performances, South African food and drinks, live braai barbecue and community block party atmosphere.
- Cost: Free admission; reservations encouraged.
Madre Selva Summer of Fútbol Series
Throughout the tournament, Madre Selva’s patio will serve as a soccer viewing destination with outdoor match screenings, themed cocktails, live music and food specials inspired by participating nations.
- When: June 11–July 19
- Where: Madre Selva, Uptown Atlanta
- What: Outdoor match viewing, themed cocktails, Latin American beers, live music, giveaways and rotating country-inspired food specials.
- Cost: Food and beverages available for purchase.
Off The Wall FIFA World Cup Screenings
Atlanta’s largest outdoor screen will showcase FIFA World Cup action and tournament-themed programming at 725 Ponce. The free events invite fans to gather under the stars along the Atlanta Beltline for match viewing and special presentations projected onto the side of an eight-story building.
- When: June 12–13 at 9 p.m.
- Where: Off The Wall @ 725 Ponce, Atlanta Beltline
- Games:June 12: USA vs. Paraguay live on the largest screen in the SouthJune 13: Presentation of the official FIFA World Cup 2026 Atlanta poster by José Hadathy
- June 12: USA vs. Paraguay live on the largest screen in the South
- June 13: Presentation of the official FIFA World Cup 2026 Atlanta poster by José Hadathy
- What: Outdoor viewing with lawn chairs, picnic blankets and Beltline access.
- Cost: Free.
Final Match Watch Party at Uptown Atlanta
Black Restaurant Week and Latin Restaurant Week will team up for a championship match celebration featuring food, drinks and live entertainment.
- When: July 19 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Where: Uptown Atlanta Atrium
- What: Final match viewing, food village, coordinated bar service, live DJ and offerings from local restaurants and beverage partners.
- Cost: Ticketed event.
Taffer’s Tavern World Cup Viewing Parties
Taffer’s Tavern will host World Cup viewing parties throughout the tournament at its Midtown Atlanta and Alpharetta locations. Fans can watch matches on big screens while enjoying game-day food specials, cocktails and a lively soccer atmosphere.
- When: June 15, 18, 21, 24 and 27Where: Taffer’s Tavern, Midtown Atlanta and Alpharetta
- Games:June 15: Spain vs. Cabo Verde — NoonJune 18: Czechia vs. South Africa — NoonJune 21: Spain vs. Saudi Arabia — NoonJune 24: Morocco vs. Haiti — 6 p.m.June 27: Congo DR vs. Uzbekistan — 7:30 p.m.
- June 15: Spain vs. Cabo Verde — Noon
- June 18: Czechia vs. South Africa — Noon
- June 21: Spain vs. Saudi Arabia — Noon
- June 24: Morocco vs. Haiti — 6 p.m.
- June 27: Congo DR vs. Uzbekistan — 7:30 p.m.
- What: Big-screen match viewing, specialty cocktails and game-day menu favorites.
- Cost: Food and beverages available for purchase.
Topgolf Summer of Soccer
Topgolf is celebrating the international soccer tournament with match screenings, soccer-themed games, limited-time food and drink specials, and premium game-day experiences. Fans can watch every tournament match while enjoying interactive activities and tournament-inspired menu offerings.
- When: June 11–July 19
- Where: Topgolf Atlanta-area locations
- What: Live broadcasts of every tournament match, soccer-themed Shot Shuffle gameplay, country flags and soccer-ball tracers on screens, select locations featuring full-size soccer goals in the outfield, premium game-day suites and special viewing packages.
- Featured Menu Items: Breakaway Breeze cocktail, The Global Cup customizable cocktail, Peach Buzz summer cocktail, poppi® n’ cream drink, Tito’s Frozen Lemonade, Piña Coladas and Frozen Casamigos Margaritas, The Fairway Feast featuring wings, sliders and fries for groups
- Cost: Free to attend; game play, food and beverages available for purchase. Summer Fun Passes and premium game-day packages are also available.
Twin Peaks Soccer Watch Parties
Twin Peaks is turning every tournament match into a fan experience with wall-to-wall TVs, soccer-themed giveaways, food specials and drink promotions throughout the competition. Fans can also enter the “Go for Goal Giveaway” sweepstakes for a chance to win soccer-themed experiences tied to select U.S. host cities.
- When: Throughout the tournament, June 11–July 19
- Where: Participating Twin Peaks locations
- What: Match viewing on large-screen TVs, sweepstakes entries, daily giveaway codes, Smash Burger Sliders, Triple Play dip samplers, spicy margaritas, Michelob ULTRA specials and customizable beer buckets.
- Cost: Free to attend; food and beverages available for purchase.
Decatur
The Iberian Pig Match-Day Viewing
The Iberian Pig in Decatur is celebrating Spain’s World Cup matches with special noon watch parties and a game-day menu inspired by Spanish cuisine. Located just steps from the Decatur MARTA station, the restaurant offers an easy gathering spot for fans before and after the action.
- When: June 15 and June 21
- Where: The Iberian Pig, Decatur
- What: Live screenings of Spain’s matches, plus a special menu featuring Huevos Rotos with crispy potatoes, garlic shrimp and sunny eggs, Bocadillo de Tortilla with Spanish omelet and pimentón aioli, and other Spanish-inspired dishes. Fans can also enjoy the nearby Decatur WatchFest, featuring big-screen match viewings, live music and festivities throughout Decatur Square.
- Cost: Free to attend; food and beverages available for purchase.
Dunwoody
CT Cantina & CT Reforma World Cup Watch Parties
CT Cantina & Taqueria and CT Reforma will host World Cup watch parties throughout the tournament at locations in Dunwoody, Alpharetta, Fayetteville and Buckhead. Additional television screens will be added throughout each restaurant to ensure fans can watch from anywhere in the venue, while match-day food and drink specials will be available during featured games.
- When: Select dates from June 11–July 15, 2026
- Where: CT Cantina & Taqueria (Dunwoody, Alpharetta and Fayetteville) and CT Reforma (Buckhead)
- What: Live match screenings, $20 appetizer platters featuring tostadas, empanadas, chips, guacamole and salsa, plus $5 draft beers and souvenir World Cup glass specials.
- Games:June 11: Mexico vs. South Africa (3–6 p.m.)June 12: Canada vs. UEFAA (3–6 p.m.); USA vs. Paraguay (9–11 p.m.)June 15: Spain vs. Cabo Verde and other matches (Noon–11 p.m.)June 18: South Africa vs. UEFAA, Canada vs. Qatar and more (Noon–11 p.m.)June 19: USA vs. Australia and other matches (3–11 p.m.)June 21: Spain vs. Saudi Arabia and other matches (Noon–11 p.m.)June 27: Multiple group-stage matches (5–11 p.m.)
- June 11: Mexico vs. South Africa (3–6 p.m.)
- June 12: Canada vs. UEFAA (3–6 p.m.); USA vs. Paraguay (9–11 p.m.)
- June 15: Spain vs. Cabo Verde and other matches (Noon–11 p.m.)
- June 18: South Africa vs. UEFAA, Canada vs. Qatar and more (Noon–11 p.m.)
- June 19: USA vs. Australia and other matches (3–11 p.m.)
- June 21: Spain vs. Saudi Arabia and other matches (Noon–11 p.m.)
- June 27: Multiple group-stage matches (5–11 p.m.)
- Cost: Free admission; food and beverages available for purchase.
East Cobb County
Round Trip Brewing East Cobb Soccer Viewing
Round Trip Brewing East Cobb is hosting match-day gatherings throughout the tournament, giving fans a casual place to watch games with friends and family. Many matches will be shown both inside the brewery and outdoors in The Avenue East Cobb Plaza.
- When: Throughout the tournament, June 11–July 19
- Where: Round Trip Brewing East Cobb and The Avenue East Cobb PlazaWhat: Live match screenings, outdoor viewing opportunities and a community-focused atmosphere for soccer fans.
- Cost: Free to attend; food and beverages available for purchase.
Marietta
Two Birds Loves Soccer
Two Birds Taphouse is celebrating the World Cup with match screenings, country-inspired food specials and themed drinks throughout the tournament. The Marietta venue will serve as a gathering spot for fans looking for a lively atmosphere on match days.
- When: June 11–July 19
- Where: Two Birds Taphouse, Marietta
- What: Live match screenings, themed food specials and drinks inspired by countries competing in the tournament.
- Cost: Food and beverages available for purchase.
Peachtree City
Peachtree City World Cup Watch Parties
Peachtree City will host a series of free World Cup watch parties at Drake Field featuring live match screenings, food vendors and soccer activities for fans of all ages.
- When: June 12, June 17 and June 26Where: Drake Field, Peachtree City
- Games:June 12: United States vs. Paraguay — 9 p.m.June 17: England vs. Croatia — 4 p.m.June 26: Norway vs. France — 3 p.m.
- June 12: United States vs. Paraguay — 9 p.m.
- June 17: England vs. Croatia — 4 p.m.
- June 26: Norway vs. France — 3 p.m.
- What: Food vendors, soccer-themed activities and community watch party atmosphere.
- Cost: Free.
Town at Trilith
Soccer on the Lawn at Trilith
The Town at Trilith is kicking off the world’s biggest soccer tournament with a free community celebration and outdoor watch party for Team USA’s opening match against Paraguay. Fans can enjoy family-friendly activities, giveaways and soccer-themed experiences before gathering on The Lawn at Trilith LIVE to watch the match on a giant outdoor screen.
- When: Kickoff Celebration on June 12; “Soccer on the Lawn” watch parties continue June 12-19
- Where: The Lawn at Trilith LIVE, 175 Trilith Parkway, Fayetteville
- What: Pre-match festivities begin at 6 p.m. on June 12, followed by Team USA’s match against Paraguay at 9 p.m. The weeklong “Soccer on the Lawn” series will feature free outdoor match viewings, comfortable seating, convenient parking and easy access to Trilith’s restaurants and shops. Located just minutes from the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center, the venue offers fans a chance to cheer on Team USA near where the national team prepared for the tournament.
- Cost: Free. Open to the public.
Atlanta, GA
FBI orders field offices to send analysts to Atlanta for 2020 election investigation, sources say
The FBI is ramping up its investigation into the 2020 election results in Fulton County, Georgia, by ordering field offices across the country to send investigative analysts to Atlanta to help evaluate thousands of records, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.
According to a memo sent to all field offices and reviewed by CBS News, the Directorate of Intelligence requested “surge support” to Atlanta to assist in what it called FBI Director Kash Patel’s “priority” investigation. The memo did not explicitly discuss the nature of the investigation, but multiple sources confirmed to CBS News the subject of the memo is the 2020 election probe in Fulton County.
The memo calls on every FBI field office to assign analysts, seeking to reach a total of 260 analysts. Large field offices are being asked to contribute eight analysts each, while small and medium offices must dedicate between three and five analysts. They are being asked to review 708 records each, and complete the work by July 17, the memo shows.
These “tactical intel” staffers typically provide help with day-to-day casework, such as running license plates, doing open-source checks on subjects of investigations, phone analysis, preparing subpoenas and reviewing subpoena returns.
The surge of personnel was first reported by MS Now.
President Trump has repeatedly alleged without providing evidence that officials in heavily Democratic Fulton County manipulated ballot counts in 2020 and that large numbers of votes in the state were cast by deceased Georgians, nonresidents or other ineligible participants.
After Mr. Trump lost Georgia by 11,799 votes, he frequently claimed the election had been “rigged.” But Joe Biden’s win in Georgia was confirmed in both a machine recount and an audit that involved hand recounts by every county in the state.
Earlier this year, the FBI executed a search warrant in Fulton County where it seized “all physical ballots” from 2020, as well as tapes from vote-tabulating machines, ballot images and voter rolls. Home to Atlanta, Fulton County was crucial to Biden’s narrow 2020 win in the state.
The case was referred to the FBI by Kurt Olsen, a lawyer who previously fought to help overturn the results of the 2020 election and now works for the Justice Department, where he is assigned in Miami to help investigate the so-called “grand conspiracy” into whether Obama and Biden-era officials conspired to keep President Trump out of office.
A judge in May denied a request by Fulton County to return the ballots that were seized.
The FBI declined to comment.
Atlanta, GA
Braves News: Tarik Skubal rumor, Cam Caminiti to the Futures Game, more
I think it’s time to chat again about Eric Hartman. The Braves’ now top prospect completed a 20 HR, 30 SB season on July 1st, through 71 games of his season. He was also ranked the 25th prospect in all of baseball by Baseball America and it’s getting easier every day to see him in the top 10 by the offseason. This is simply a hugely valuable prospect coming from a 20th round pick just two years ago and the back end of the organizational top 30 as recently as March. While he’s only at high-A (probably not for long) and still has work to do on his game, he has rapidly become a potential superstar on the position-player side for an organization that desperately needed talent on that hitting side and has got it this year from not only Hartman.
Atlanta, GA
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings issued for North Georgia, metro Atlanta
Haralson County under Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Part of Haralson County is under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning, the National Weather Service says.
The warning will be in place until 6:15 p.m.
Officials say a severe thunderstorm has been located near Buchanan around 5:35 p.m. The storm was moving west at 5 miles per hour.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning extended for Carroll, Douglas, and Fulton
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning set to end at 5 p.m. has been extended to 5:45 p.m. by the National Weather Service.
Authorities say the storm was last located near the city of South Fulton, moving west at 5 mph.
The other Severe Thunderstorm Warnings have expired.
Dozens of Georgia counties under Thunderstorm Watch
Dozens of counties across Georgia remain under a Thunderstorm Watch until 8 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued the watch for the following counties:
- Banks
- Barrow
- Bartow
- Butts
- Carroll
- Catoosa
- Chattooga
- Cherokee
- Clayton
- Cobb
- Coweta
- Dade
- Dawson
- DeKalb
- Douglas
- Fannin
- Fayette
- Floyd
- Forsyth
- Franklin
- Fulton
- Gilmer
- Gordon
- Gwinnett
- Habersham
- Hall
- Haralson
- Heard
- Henry
- Jackson
- Lumpkin
- Meriwether
- Murray
- Newton
- Paulding
- Pickens
- Polk
- Rabun
- Rockdale
- Spalding
- Stephens
- Towns
- Troup
- Union
- Walker
- Walton
- White
- Whitfield
Other counties in Alabama, North and South Carolina and Tennessee are also affected by the watch.
High temperatures continue to cause concerns in Georgia
While parts of North Georgia brace for the impact of the storms and heavy winds, most of the state remains under a Heat Advisory.
Wednesday marks the third straight day of heat advisories across parts of north Georgia. While the advisory no longer includes all of metro Atlanta, it does cover North Fulton, South Fulton and several western metro counties, where it could feel as hot as 106 to 107 degrees between noon and 8 p.m., according to the National Weather Service and CBS News Atlanta Next Weather meteorologist Troy Bridges.
Actual air temperatures are expected to climb to around 96 degrees Wednesday afternoon, well above the typical high of 89 degrees for this time of year.
Read more here.
Warning downgraded to watch for Towns, Union, and Fannin
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning affecting parts of Towns, Union, and Fannin County in North Georgia has been canceled.
Authorities with the National Weather Service say the storm the prompted the warning has weakened to the point where it “no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.”
Instead, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for the area until 9 p.m.
List of current Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in Georgia
Here are the current storm warnings in place for Georgia.
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings
- Central Cherokee County until 4:45 p.m.
- East central Carroll County, southern Douglas County, southwestern Fulton County until 5 p.m.
- Southwestern Cobb County, central Douglas County, southwestern Fulton County until 5 p.m.
- Southwestern Towns County, Union County, northeastern Fannin County until 5 p.m.
Flash Flood Warning
- Northeastern Union County until 10:15 p.m.
Severe Thunderstorm warning in place for parts of metro Atlanta
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Carroll, Douglas, and Fulton counties until 5 p.m.
Officials say a storm with winds of up to 60 miles per hour was slowly moving near Douglasville at 4:27 p.m.
Another warning is in place for parts of Cobb, Douglas, and Fulton counties. This warning is also expected to end at 5 p.m.
Residents should prepare for possible heavy winds, quarter-sized hail, and fallen trees.
Flash flood warning issued for parts of Union County
A flash flood warning is in place for part of Union County until late Wednesday night.
The National Weather Service says the warning will remain in place for the northeastern part of the county until 10:15 p.m. after radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain in the area.
Officials estimate one to 2.5 inches of rain have already fallen and there may be one to two more inches of rainfall possible in the area.
Residents should prepare for small creeks, streams, and other areas with poor drainage to flood.
Drivers should not attempt to driver through flooded roads.
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