Big Watch Party for World Cup in Rochester's Peace Plaza

Watch the FIFA World Cup at A Viewing Party In Rochester's Peace Plaza!

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The viewing party will be like watching Minnesota at Green Bay...but the action will not be on a heated grass field. Instead, it'll be on a 19-foot LED screen in Peace Plaza.

From the Rochester Downtown Alliance -

Area soccer fans or those looking for sporting entertainment are welcome to attend the free showing of select FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ games December 9-18 in downtown Rochester.

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The Rochester Downtown Alliance, with Destination Medical Center and Mayo Clinic, are working together to make this happen.

The FIFA World Cup™ Viewing Party is free, everyone is welcome, and you're in charge of bringing and bundling. Bring your own chair, and bundle up to stay warm.

Watching The FIFA World Cup™ - Strange Times

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The time difference between Qatar and the United States means the games will be on at 9 AM or 1 PM.

FIFA World Cup™ Rochester Viewing Party

December 9, 2022

9 a.m. CST: Quarter Finals game No. 1
1 p.m. CST: Quarter Finals game No. 2

December 10, 2022

9 a.m. CST: Quarter Finals game No. 3
1 p.m. CST: Quarter Finals game No. 4

December 13, 2022

1 p.m. CST: Semifinals game No. 1

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December 14, 2022

1 p.m. CST: Semifinals game No. 2

December 17, 2022

1 p.m. CST: Finals game No. 1

December 18, 2022

1 p.m. CST: Finals game No. 2

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it could be a little chilly in Peace Plaza, so make sure to dress in layers. A great way to stay warm is to make the soundtrack of your days warm and friendly Christmas Music!

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As always, if you have a comment, complaint, or concern about something I wrote here, please let me know: james.rabe@townsquaremedia.com

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