FREE Community Watch Parties Hosted by Legendary Broadcaster Dave Johnson and Hall of Famer Bruce Murray in the Heart of Tysons
2026 Launch Party, May 30 at Starr Hill Biergarten, featuring Champions League Final
TYSONS, VA (May 20, 2026) – COPA Tysons is back— and this summer, Tysons is bringing the world’s game to the heart of Fairfax County.
Beginning in June 2026, the Tysons Community Alliance (TCA), in partnership with local stakeholders and venue partners, will host COPA Tysons — a series of free public FIFA World Cup 2026™ watch parties and fan experiences at Starr Hill Biergarten at Capital One Center.
The series will begin with screenings of U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) matches and include celebrations tied to America’s 250th anniversary in partnership with Visit Fairfax and Fairfax 250. Free pre-game festivities — hosted by legendary “It’s in the Net” broadcaster Dave Johnson and Bruce Murray, U.S. Soccer Hall of Famer and former all-time leading scorer for the USMNT — will be open to the general public (registration requested).
“Few places in the Washington region reflect the international spirit of the FIFA World Cup quite like Tysons, a cosmopolitan city and one of the most culturally diverse communities in the area,” said Drew Sunderland, Interim CEO of TCA. “This summer, COPA Tysons will bring fans from across the DMV together at Starr Hill Biergarten and additional Tysons’ premier gathering spaces — to experience the excitement, passion, and communal energy that make the World Cup unlike any other sporting event in the world.”
As the world’s most-watched sporting event, the FIFA World Cup draws billions of viewers and brings communities together through a shared passion for soccer. COPA Tysons will extend that experience locally through free public watch parties and fan experiences featuring:
- Large-scale outdoor and indoor viewing experiences with high-quality broadcasts
- Live DJs and entertainment before and after select matches
- Interactive fan activations and games for all ages
- Food and drink specials from Tysons restaurants and bars
- Giveaways and branded experiences throughout the series
- Family-friendly fan zones and communal viewing environments
Legendary broadcaster Dave Johnson and U.S. Soccer Hall of Famer Bruce Murray will host select pre-game festivities and fan engagement experiences throughout the summer.
COPA Tysons Watch Party Schedule:
Starr Hill Biergarten at Capital One Center
- Saturday, May 30 — COPA Tysons Launch Party & UEFA Champions League Final (11 AM pre-game festivities / Noon kickoff)
- Friday, June 12 — US vs. Paraguay (9 PM)
- Friday, June 19 — US vs. Australia (3 PM)
- Thursday, June 25 — US vs. Turkey (10 PM)
Dates and times for later round matches and the Sunday, July 19 championship final will be announced at a later date while the tournament is underway.
To officially kick off the 2026 COPA Tysons campaign, fans are invited to the launch party at Starr Hill Biergarten (1805 Capital One Drive –at Capital One Center), at 11 AM on Saturday, May 30. At noon, fans can watch defending champion Paris Saint-Germain take on Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League Final live from Budapest, Hungary. PSG aims to become only the second club in Champions League to retain the title, while Arsenal – newly-crowned English Premier League champions (for the first time in 22 years) – is making its first Champions League Final appearance.
Find the full event schedule, participating venues, and campaign updates at tysonsva.org/COPA-tysons and follow along on social media via @tysons_va (Instagram), @TysonsCommunityAlliance (LinkedIn + Facebook) using #COPAtysons #soccerintysons.
About Tysons Community Alliance:
Tysons Community Alliance is an independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit community improvement organization committed to the ongoing transformation of Tysons, Virginia, into a vibrant, inclusive, and globally attractive urban center. Founded to promote economic and social development in the Tysons area, TCA actively fosters collaboration and partnerships among members of the local business community, residents, government, and non-profit organizations.
To learn more about TCA, visit our website tysonsva.org.
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CONTACT:
Brian Bishop, Sage-BWF – 202-468-8400, bbishop@aboutbwf.com
Kerry Lynn Bohen, Sage-BWF – 202-468-8300, kbohen@aboutbwf.com
Monique Blyther, Tysons Community Alliance – 703-626-9658, monique@tysonsva.org