Posted June 25
The Downtown, St. Louis World Cup Watch Party continues this weekend as the USA takes on Ghana in a Round of 16 match. Washington Avenue is rocking as The Dubliner, Flannery’s, Over/Under Bar and Tigin continue to show every minute of every game on dozens of big screen TVs in beautiful Downtown, St. Louis. Don’t miss any of the excitement and drama and watch all of the amazing World Cup action at the Downtown, St. Louis World Cup Watch Party.
Remember to bring your Watch Party Passport for great specials on food and beverages during the game. If you don’t have a Passport, you can still register for free this weekend at any of our Watch Party locations. In addition to savings on Budweiser and ½ price appetizers, Passport holders are eligible for great soccer prizes including official World Cup apparel and merchandise, Downtown, St. Louis Gift Cards and a grand prize Watch Party for 20 for the semifinal game at the Watch Party Partner location of your choice.
The Downtown St. Louis World Cup Watch Party is presented by the Downtown, St. Louis Community Improvement District and sponsored by Budweiser, official beer of the World Cup.
It’s the world’s premier professional sporting event - a 3 year international tournament with 204 national teams representing their countries in a heroic quest for the $30 million top prize and recognition as the world’s greatest “futbol” team.
Now, the final rounds begin – 32 teams, 31 days, one winner. Don’t miss the action. The passion. The drama.
Join the party. Catch all of the action live on the big screens on Washington Ave. at some of Downtown’s favorite pubs and sports bars.
Bring your free Watch Party Passport to every game for great food and drinks specials during the match. And, with your Passport, you will automatically be entered to win fabulous prizes including a semi-finals Watch Party for 20; World Cup jerseys; tickets to the United Nations “Players for Peace” All Star Game at the Dome; a set of official Budweiser World Cup pint glasses; gift cards from our Watch Party Partners.
The Downtown, St. Louis World Cup Watch Party is brought to you by Budweiser, official beer of 2010 World Cup and by the Downtown, St. Louis Community Improvement District.
Let the games begin!
DOWNTOWN STL WATCH PARTY
KICKOFF WEEKEND
THE GAME OF THEIR LIVES
FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 9:00pm
Old Post Office Plaza
801 Locust St.
The Watch Party officially begins with the free showing of this 2005 Hollywood movie, filmed in St. Louis, that tells the heroic story an unheralded USA soccer team, led by St. Louis’ hometown soccer stars, and their shocking upset of the world’s top-seeded team from England in the 1950 World Cup match.
Food and beverages will be available. Families are welcome to all events.
Watch Party Kickoff Events are free.
Bring your lawn chairs, lounge chairs, deck chairs, air mattress, rugs, blankets, recliners, sofas, futons etc.
Please, NO coolers or glass containers.
USA vs. ENGLAND
SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 12:00 Noon – 4:00PM
Old Post Office Plaza
801 Locust St.
Don’t miss the 60th anniversary rematch of the historic battle between the USA and England. This year’s highly anticipated Round One game will be shown on a giant 9’x15’ Jumbotron screen. Enjoy pre-game activities, Prizes and surprises.
Families are welcome to all events.
Food and beverages will be available.
Watch Party Kickoff Events are free.
Bring your lawn chairs, lounge chairs, deck chairs, air mattress, rugs, blankets, recliners, sofas, futons etc.
Please, NO coolers or glass containers
World Cup Watch Party Food and Beverage Specials
All of our Downtown STL Watch Party Partners are offering these food and drink specials during the games.
• Purchase a limited edition, Budweiser World Cup pint glass for just $5 and get your first pint of Bud for only $1. Then, all Budweiser pint refills will be available for just $3 on that day.
• All appetizers are half price during the games. Choose your favorite appetizer and pay half – or double your order for the regular low price! Other food and drink specials may be offered
at each participating pub.
World Cup Watch Party Prizes
Each week during the World Cup, we will give away great prizes. By registering for a Watch Party Passport, your name will be included in all prize drawings. Winners will be contacted by email or phone.
Prizes include:
• A World Cup Semi-Finals Watch Party for 20 at one of our Watch Party Partner locations. Winner picks the place and the game.
• Tickets to the United Nations “Players for Peace” Goodwill Game featuring top international players in a “South America vs. The Rest of the World” all star match to be held at the Dome on Saturday, August 7.
• Official World Cup Team Jerseys and Soccer Balls
• Gift Cards from The Dubliner, Flannery’s, Over/Under Bar, Tigin’s.
• Downtown, St. Louis Gift Cards (accepted at over 100 downtown shops, restaurants, services and attractions.)
No Purchase Necessary to be eligible for prizes.
Register at any Watch Party Partner location or wherever
Watch Party Passports are available.
Here is the link for the complete telecast schedule of games for the 2010 World Cup.
Note that listed game times are for Eastern Time zone. St. Louis time will be one hour earlier.
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/world-cup/fixtures?cc=5901&ver=us
Here is the official FIFA World Cup website:
http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/