Where to watch the World Cup

There are plenty of places to watch a FIFA World Cup game on a big screen starting this week in venues not too far from the Annandale/Mason District area. Here are a few options:

• COPA Tysons Fan Zone at the Starr Hill Biergarten, 1805 Capital One Drive, Tysons – June 12; U.S. vs. Paraguay, 9 p.m.; June 19, U.S. vs. Australia; June 25, U.S. vs. Turkey, 10 p.m.

There will be large indoor and outdoor viewing areas with high-quality broadcasts, live DJs, entertainment, food and drink specials, and giveaways. Hosted by the Tysons Community Alliance in partnership with other stakeholders.

• Shipgarten, 7581 Colshire Drive, Tysons – Watch the games on 150+ screens with stadium sound, beginning with the opening match, Mexico vs. South Africa, June 11 at 3 p.m.

• Dave & Buster’s, Springfield Mall – World Cup Fan Fest, June 19, U.S. vs. Australia at 3 p.m., giveaways and prizes, sticker trading, 75 chips and unlimited video gameplay. $20.

• Crescendo Studios, 801 Route 29 (Lee Highway), Falls Church – World Cup watch parties June 22 and 23 with full bar, music, and karaoke. Doors open 12-7 p.m. Free admission.

• Mosaic, Strawberry Park, 2911 District Ave., Merrifield – Watch select games with food specials, beginning June 13 with Qatar vs. Switzerland at 3 p.m. and Brazil vs. Morocco at 6 p.m.

• Taqueria Picoso, 1472 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria – World Cup watch party beginning June 11, 1-7 p.m., with Mexico vs. South Africa.

• Greenhouse Kitchen + Bar, 2070 Chain Bridge Road, Tysons – World Cup viewing parties beginning with U.S. vs. Paraguay, June 12, 9 p.m. Free admission.

• Arlington Mill Community Center – 909 Dinwiddie St., Arlington. Watch games on a giant outdoor screen June 17, 7 p.m. (Ghana va. Panama), June 24, 6 p.m. (Brazil vs. Scotland), and July 1, 8 p.m. (teams TBD).

• Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse – 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington – U.S. vs. Paraguay, June 12, 9 p.m. Free admission.

Other local bars planning to screen World Cup games:

• Solace Outpost, 444 W. Broad St., Falls Church.
• Babylon Lounge, 3501 S. Jefferson St., Bailey’s Crossroads.
• Dogwood Tavern,132 W. Broad St., Falls Church.
• Dudley’s Sport and Ale. 2766 S Arlington Mill Drive, Shirlington.

World Cup-related events:

• Boro Park, 8350 Broad St., Tysons – World Cup Festival, June 27, 12-2 p.m., with pop-up soccer nets, skill challenges, and interactive play zones.
• State Theater, 220 N. Washington St., Falls Church – Salsa at the State, featuring music from countries participating in the World Cup. Salsa lessons, giveaways, interactive experiences.

Do you know of any other World Cup viewing parties nearby? Please add them in the comments.