Where to Watch the 2026 World Cup in San Antonio: Howdy, Sore Loser Is Your Match-Day Home

TL;DR

• Howdy, Sore Loser (302 E Commerce St, downtown San Antonio) is showing every 2026 World Cup match, June 11 through July 19.

• Mexico opens the tournament Thursday, June 11 at 2:00 PM. USA plays Friday, June 12 at 8:00 PM (all times San Antonio time).

• Sound on for the big games, food and drink specials on match days.

• Seats go fast: arrive 30 to 45 minutes before kickoff. Short walk from the River Walk and Alamo Plaza.

The biggest World Cup in history kicks off Thursday, June 11, and for the first time ever it is happening in our backyard. The 2026 FIFA World Cup spans the USA, Mexico, and Canada, with 48 teams, 104 matches, and games just up the road in Houston and Dallas. San Antonio did not get a host stadium, but it absolutely got a home base: Howdy, Sore Loser, in the heart of downtown San Antonio, will be open for every single match, from the opener at the Azteca to the final on July 19.

Yes, We Are Open. For All of It.

From June 11 through July 19, HSL is San Antonio's World Cup headquarters. Every match on our screens. Sound on for the big ones. Early kickoffs, late kickoffs, weekday afternoon games you are definitely not watching at your desk. One thing to know: seats go fast on match days, so plan to arrive 30 to 45 minutes before kickoff if you want a good view of the screen and a cold drink in hand for the anthems.

The Matches That Matter Most (All Times San Antonio Time)

Circle these. This is the opening stretch every soccer fan in San Antonio is talking about:

• Thursday, June 11: Mexico vs South Africa (tournament opener), kickoff 2:00 PM

• Friday, June 12: USA vs Paraguay (USMNT opener), kickoff 8:00 PM

• Thursday, June 18: Mexico vs South Korea, kickoff 10:00 PM

• Friday, June 19: USA vs Australia, kickoff 2:00 PM

• Wednesday, June 24: Mexico vs Czechia, kickoff 10:00 PM

• Thursday, June 25: USA vs Turkey, kickoff 9:00 PM

Mexico opens the whole tournament Thursday at 2 PM our time, and if you have ever watched El Tri in a packed San Antonio bar, you know what kind of afternoon that is going to be. Then the USMNT opens its home World Cup Friday night at 8 PM against Paraguay. Two days, two reasons to call in "sick."

Game-Day Specials

We are running food and drink specials throughout the tournament on match days. Ask your bartender what is on for today's game, or check our latest posts for the current lineup.

Why Watch at Howdy, Sore Loser?

Because watching alone on your couch is fine, and watching a stoppage-time winner with a hundred strangers who are suddenly your best friends is unforgettable. HSL has the screens, the sound, the cold beer, and the kind of crowd that makes a group-stage match feel like a final. Win or lose, you are among friends. Losing gracefully is optional; the name should have tipped you off.

Plan Your Visit

Howdy, Sore Loser is at 302 East Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX 78205, in the heart of downtown, just a short walk from the River Walk and Alamo Plaza. Call us at 210-823-7748 with any questions, find us on Google for directions and updates, and follow us on social for the day's match schedule. And remember the golden rule of World Cup season: kickoff minus 45 minutes equals a good seat.

World Cup in San Antonio: Quick Answers

Is Howdy, Sore Loser showing every World Cup match?

Yes. All 104 matches, June 11 through July 19, including early and late kickoffs. Big games get the sound on.

What time should I arrive for a good seat?

30 to 45 minutes before kickoff. For the opener on Thursday, June 11 (Mexico vs South Africa, 2:00 PM), plan to be here by 1:15 PM.

Where can I watch the World Cup near the River Walk?

Right here. We are on East Commerce Street in downtown San Antonio, a short walk from both the River Walk and the Alamo, so you can make a full day of it.

The World Cup only comes home once in a lifetime. Come watch it with us.