San Diego FC (SDFC) today announced the return of Summer of Soccer, the Club’s popular city-wide watch party series that brings the global game closer to home in communities across San Diego.
With major global soccer tournaments set to take center stage this summer, SDFC is teaming up with its Official Pub Partners to deliver a vibrant fan experience in bars and restaurants across the region. This year’s Summer of Soccer will showcase marquee matches from global tournaments and top-tier competitions, with the schedule listed below.
As SDFC continues its inaugural Major League Soccer season, the Summer of Soccer campaign returns to celebrate the global game and unite fans across the region. Watch party locations will feature food and drink specials, giveaways and raffle prizes, fan activations like Lotería and trivia, and SDFC merchandise, offering fans a chance to connect and celebrate the sport all summer long.
Local Pubs Invited to Join the SDFC Pub Partner Program Presented by DIRECTV
As part of the Summer of Soccer rollout, SDFC is calling on more bars and restaurants across the county to join theOfficial San Diego FC Pub Partner Program presented by DIRECTV. The program connects businesses directly with the Club and provides access to all SDFC matches throughout the MLS season viaDIRECTV FOR BUSINESS, the exclusive commercial provider of MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
Pub Partners become go-to destinations for SDFC watch parties and enjoy:
- Inclusion in Club promotions and digital marketing materials
- Branded activation kits (including signage, barware, and more)
- Opportunities to host exclusive SDFC fan events and promotions
- A direct connection to the city’s newest professional sports team
Current Pub Partners include fan-favorite venues powered by DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS such as Mavericks, McGregor’s and El Chingon. Interested bars can sign up now to be part of the growing SDFC Pub Partner network by filling out the interest form HERE. Check out the full list of San Diego FC’s Pub Partners HERE.
The SDFC Summer of Soccer schedule can be found below:
Date | Match | Time | Bar Venue and Community | RSVP Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Saturday, June 14 | MLS: SDFC vs. Minnesota United FC | 5:30 p.m. PT | Mr. Tempo (Gaslamp Quarter) | |
Saturday, June 14 | Gold Cup: Mexico vs. Dominican Republic | 7:15 p.m. PT | Mr. Tempo (Gaslamp Quarter) | |
Sunday, June 15 | Gold Cup: USA vs. Trinidad and Tobago | 3:00 p.m. PT | Longball Cocktail Club (Mission Hills) | |
Wednesday, June 25 | MLS: SDFC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps | 7:30 p.m. PT | Tony Pepporoni Pizzeria (Escondido) | Coming Soon |
Saturday, June 28 | MLS: SDFC vs. Dallas FC | 5:30 p.m. PT | Mavericks (Pacific Beach) | Coming Soon |
Saturday, June 28 | Gold Cup: Quarterfinals | 4:15 p.m. PT / 7:15 p.m. PT | TBD | Coming Soon |
Sunday, June 29 | Gold Cup: Quarterfinals | 1:00 p.m. PT / 4:00 p.m. PT | TBD | Coming Soon |
Wednesday, July 2 | Gold Cup: Semifinals | 4:00 p.m. PT / 7:00 p.m. PT | TBD | Coming Soon |
Sunday, July 6 | Gold Cup: Final | 4:00 p.m. PT | TBD | Coming Soon |
Saturday, July 12 | MLS: SDFC vs. Chicago Fire | 5:30 p.m. PT | The Local (Pacific Beach) | Coming Soon |
The schedule will be updated throughout the summer as more watch parties become available and can be found here.
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