If you caught the energy at Memorial Auditorium on Tuesday night, you already know: Sacramento’s ready to pack the place again for more World Cup action.
Sacramento Republic FC is firing up another watch party as Mexico’s Round of 16 run continues. El Tri punched their ticket after a dominant 2-0 victory over Ecuador, and now they’re heading to face either England or Congo on Sunday, July 5 at 5 p.m. The party’s back at Memorial Auditorium, with doors opening at 3:30 p.m. to let fans settle in before kickoff.
Here’s the deal—tickets are free, but you’ll need to claim one online to get in. Republic FC will drop those tickets Wednesday morning, so set a reminder if you’re planning to be there. The Tuesday watch party drew a packed crowd, which tells you something about the appetite in Sacramento for live soccer experiences. When you’ve got a team like Republic FC actively building community around the beautiful game, and a passionate fanbase that shows up to support the national teams, you get nights like those.
If you’re more of a USMNT supporter, Republic FC’s got you covered too. Limited tickets remain for Team USA’s Round of 32 matchup against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday night, also at Memorial Auditorium. The U.S. kicks off at 5 p.m. from Santa Clara, with doors opening at 3:30 p.m.
Whether you’re riding with Mexico or backing the Stars and Stripes, this is what soccer community looks like—free entry, a packed auditorium, and strangers becoming neighbors over ninety minutes of football. That’s worth showing up for.
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