Where to watch the World Cup in Austin

Zoom in: Austin FC will host watch parties at Auditorium Shores on June 11 and 12, showing the opening matches featuring Mexico (June 11), Canada (June 12), and the United States (June 12) on large-scale screens.

• Then, Inn Cahoots will become Austin FC's hub for all things World Cup, featuring 100 matches through July 19.
• Haymaker is the unofficial headquarters for the Austin chapter of American Outlaws, supporting the U.S. National Team, and they'll host a World Cup pregame party on June 12, noon-5pm, before the U.S. vs. Paraguay match.
• Kelly's Pub says it will be open for every match, with drink specials throughout the tournament.
• Little Woodrow's locations across Austin — Parmer Lane, Southpark Meadows, Tech Ridge, West 6th, Burnet Road and the Domain — will show every match.

Yes, but: Austin already has a strong soccer bar scene, with fan groups gathering across the city year-round.

• Arsenal supporters typically gather at The Tavern, where there are over 30 screens across the bar.
• Liverpool supporters meet at BD Riley's Irish Pub.
• Austin's West Ham fans gather at Crown and Anchor Pub.
• Black Sheep Lodge is home to a Manchester United supporters group.
• Tottenham Hotspur fans head to Mister Tramps Sports Pub.

Pro tip: You can watch the action from home on Fox 7 Austin (KTBC).