Looking for a World Cup watch party in Miami? See list of free community events

The World Cup is here, and you can watch the action for free.

No, not inside the stadium in Miami Gardens. But at a free community watch party.

While plenty of restaurants and bars are also drawing in soccer fans with free watch parties, they’re eager to sell you drink specials along with their entire appetizer menu.

Community watch parties are at public spaces, including Tropical park and the North Beach Bandshell, and feature family-friendly entertainment.

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Here’s a rundown:

NoMI Village

North Miami’s NoMI Village is hosting three group-stage watch parties including Haiti vs. Scotland, one quarterfinal watch party and championship match watch party.

Where: 12351 NW Seventh Ave., North Miami

When:

• June 13: Qatar vs. Switzerland, 3 p.m.
• June 13: Brazil vs. Morocco, 6 p.m.
• June 13: Haiti vs. Scotland, 9 p.m.
• July 11: Quarterfinal, 5 p.m.
• July 19: FIFA World Cup Final, 3 p.m.

Amerant Bank Arena

Sunrise’s Amerant Bank Arena is known for Florida Panthers’ hockey games, but it will host five free World Cup watch parties.

Where: 1 Panther Pkwy., Sunrise, near Sawgrass Mills mall

When:

• June 12: Canada vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina, 3 p.m.
• June 12: United States vs. Paraguay, 9 p.m.
• June 27: Portugal vs. Colombia, 7:30 p.m.
• July 11: Quarter Final, 5 p.m.
• July 19: FIFA World Cup Final, 3 p.m.

Little Haiti Soccer Park

This park in Little Haiti will host a free community watch party for the third-place, bronze medal match.

Where: 6301 NE Second Ave., Miami

When: Saturday, July 18, 5 p.m.

North Beach Bandshell Sandbowl

Miami Beach’s bandshell venue is usually used for concerts, but will be hosting free watch parties for the third-place, bronze medal match and championship match.

Where: 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach

When:

• Saturday, July 18, 5 p.m.
• Sunday, July 19, 3 p.m.

Amelia Earhart Park

Hialeah soccer fans can watch the championship match at this local park.

Where: Amelia Earhart Park, 401 E. 65th St., Hialeah

When: Sunday, July 19, 3 p.m.

Tropical Park

This Westchester-area park will host a watch party for the championship match.

Where: 7900 SW 40th St., Miami-Dade

When: Sunday, July 19, 3 p.m.

Palmetto Golf Course

Palmetto Boy soccer fans can catch the championship match at this community watch party.

Where: 9300 SW 152nd St.

When: Sunday, July 19, 3 p.m.

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