Jun 15, 2026 - News
What it's like to watch a World Cup match at Cosm
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👋🏽 Naheed here. I am one of the more casual soccer fans, tuning into the World Cup every four years and losing interest after the U.S. gets eliminated.
- The tournament feels more personal this year because of its proximity to us.
Driving the news: I joined some friends at Cosm at Grandscape on Friday night to watch the U.S. team's 2026 World Cup debut.
- Cosm is like an IMAX on steroids, with a large LED screen that shows games from the perspective of seats at the venues where they are being played.
Yes, but: We paid $12 for general admission instead of shelling out over $100 for seats in front of the venue's dome.
Vibe check: The indoor venue had several large screens for the GA crowd, with a mix of tables, couches and standing areas.
- After posing for free trading cards, we walked around to see how the game looked from the dome seating. For a short while, we forgot we were in Texas.
Zoom out: Cosm is showing dozens of matches this summer.