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Watch Canada play in two upcoming FIFA World Cup matches on the big screen as Cineplex is hosting coast-to-coast viewing parties.
dailyhive.comHere’s the latest on Cineplex and World Cup screenings.
Answer
- Cineplex is partnering with TSN to screen select FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in theatres across Canada. Tickets went on sale May 15, 2026, with a theatre price around $9.99 plus fees. The rollout started with a limited set of group-stage matches and will expand to additional games as the tournament approaches. This initiative is meant to offer a shared, lower-cost alternative to watching at home, with concessions and, where allowed by local laws, alcohol available in participating theatres. [Sources: El-Balad coverage of the rollout and pricing; Global News announcement; GlobeNewswire press release].
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What it is
- Cineplex and Bell Media’s TSN will broadcast a selection of FIFA World Cup 2026 matches live in Cineplex cinemas nationwide, expanding the ways fans can experience the tournament beyond TV and streaming. [Sources: El-Balad summary; Global News article]
Pricing and tickets
- Tickets are priced at about $9.99 in theatres, with online booking fees that may apply; on-sale began May 15, 2026. [Sources: El-Balad article; GlobeNewswire press release]
- Tickets are sold online and at box offices, with staged releases of matches (starting with group-stage games) and additional games released closer to match days. [Sources: El-Balad article; GlobeNewswire]
Geographic and schedule details
- The program spans multiple provinces including Atlantic Canada, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia, with a phased rollout of matches. [Source: El-Balad article]
- TSN will provide coverage for all 104 World Cup matches via its broadcast and streaming platforms; Cineplex aligns with this content as a live-screening option. [Source: GlobeNewswire; Global News]
What fans can expect
- A shared, in-theatre viewing experience with typical concession offerings and alcohol where permitted by provincial laws, designed to be a social, lower-cost alternative to watching at home or in traditional sports bars. [Source: El-Balad; Global News]
- The first wave focuses on group-stage matches, with more games added as the tournament progresses. [Sources: El-Balad; GlobeNewswire]
Context note
- This World Cup coverage aligns with Canada’s role as a host nation and ongoing collaborations between Cineplex, TSN, and RDS to bring live events to theatres nationwide. [Sources: Global News; GlobeNewswire]
If you’d like, I can pull the exact list of participating theatres near Miami (note: Cineplex theatres are Canada-based; if you’re traveling or seeking similar options in the US, I can look for US-based alternatives for live World Cup screening events). I can also summarize the opening match dates and which games are currently confirmed for in-theatre screening.