Los Angeles Museums Host World Cup Screenings in June

Museums as fan zones

The most striking part of the schedule is how seriously major venues seem ready to lean into it.

• The report says the Getty Center plans big-screen viewings at the Trellis Bar & Lounge and Garden Terrace Cafe.
• It is also expected to stay open until 21:00 on June 12, 19, 26 and July 3 for night matches.
• Entry is said to remain free, with reservations required.

That matters because it reframes the matchday routine. Instead of football living only in bars or arenas, it moves into spaces usually associated with art, architecture and leisure. For a global tournament, that feels appropriate.

LACMA and the family angle

The wider play is not only about screenings. It is about participation.

• LACMA is reportedly planning outdoor broadcasts for Mexico vs South Korea on June 18 and Uruguay vs Cape Verde on June 21.
• Family art sessions linked to “Fútbol Is Life” are also said to be scheduled on June 7, 14 and 28.
• A soccer juggling workshop is expected on June 21, open to all ages.

That is a strong signal of how football culture now travels. It is not just ninety minutes on a screen; it is design, movement, storytelling and community identity.

Beyond the museum circuit

Other venues appear ready to broaden the festival atmosphere.

• The Autry Museum of the American West is reportedly lining up a June 12 screening of Paraguay vs United States in Griffith Park.
• The Music Center is expected to show Spain vs Uruguay on June 26, followed by a free dance party.

The bigger picture is clear: Los Angeles seems eager to make football public, social and visible again. With the city reportedly feeling the pull of the tournament in this way for the first time since 1994, the next thing to watch is whether these gatherings become a template for future major football events in Southern California.