Universal Orlando Resort’s Universal CityWalk is hosting a FIFA World Cup 2026 watch party from Thursday, June 11 through Sunday, July 19, 2026, with Telemundo match coverage, food, drinks, photo ops, and sponsor activations.
Guests can use CityWalk as a tournament hangout for Spanish-language coverage, themed snacks, photo ops, and match-day atmosphere between restaurants and outdoor screens.
Dates and broadcasts
The watch party runs for the full FIFA World Cup window, from June 11 through July 19, 2026. Universal says Telemundo will provide Spanish-language coverage of select matches, with viewing planned on the exterior screens at NBC Sports Grill & Brew and the Universal Legacy Store.
Universal also lists Telemundo and Peacock as the places to catch every match of the tournament in Spanish. At CityWalk, the setup adds two World Cup-themed photo ops, giveaways, and interactive entertainment.
Fan zones
The Coca-Cola World Cup Fan Refresh Zone brings a themed beverage truck to CityWalk with a FIFA-themed Coca-Cola Freestyle souvenir cup while supplies last. Universal says guests can try Golden Goal Punch, Hibiscus Strike, Midnight Match, All Eyes on Blue, and Final Whistle Fizz.
The Visa Winner Tunnel is a walkthrough photo experience inspired by FIFA World Cup visuals. Universal also says guests can stop by the Universal Rewards Visa Signature Card acquisition kiosk for exclusive FIFA-themed merchandise, subject to availability.
On select match-viewing days, Universal says CityWalk will add soccer freestyle jugglers, stilt walkers, and live DJs. NBC Sports Grill & Brew will also carry Telemundo branding indoors and outdoors during the event.
Food and drinks
Six CityWalk venues are serving World Cup-inspired items. NBC Sports Grill & Brew has the Red, White & Q platter with smoked beef brisket, Cajun turkey, serrano-cheddar sausage, fennel-cabbage slaw, pimento mac and cheese, fire-kissed Brussels sprouts, orange blossom honey cornbread, and white BBQ sauce.
Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food is serving Órale, a machaca beef dish with jalapeño chimichurri in a corn tortilla, topped with poblano-queso-ranchero sauce. Hot Dog Hall of Fame has the Poutine Street Dog with potato sticks, cheese curds, beef gravy, and chives. Universal notes that Hot Dog Hall of Fame will permanently close at the end of July 2026.
Red Oven Pizza Bakery has a cannoli. Voodoo Doughnut has GOOOAALLLL!, a raised shell doughnut with a spicy mocha velvet top and vanilla icing. Bend the Bao has the Sakura Peach Cup with citrus tea, cherry blossom boba, sweet cream foam, peach blossom syrup, and pink sanding sugar-crusted orchid.
Doritos pop-up
A limited-time Doritos Loaded Pop-up kiosk will serve loaded Doritos nachos throughout the World Cup run. Universal lists four options: Elote Nachos, Cheeseburger Nachos, Flamin’ Hot Buffalo Nachos, and Texas BBQ Nachos.
For planning, NBC Sports Grill & Brew is the most direct match-viewing anchor, while the pop-up kiosks and photo ops make CityWalk easier to treat as a flexible stop before or after other Universal Orlando plans. The strongest food note is the Hot Dog Hall of Fame item, since that venue is scheduled to close at the end of July.
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Source: Discover Universal Blog
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