Where to watch the 2014 FIFA World Cup
Steamboat Springs — Brace yourselves, the World Cup is upon us.
Every four years, nations gather together to compete for soccer immortality and bragging rights. For those of us who don’t have the time or cash to make it to each game, bars and restaurants offer a similar atmosphere to bring the game to us right here in Steamboat Springs.
The 2014 FIFA World Cup will be featured on ESPN with 24 hours of “Countdown to Brazil” programming with a focus on the quadrennial tournament. The programming started at 1 p.m. today (MST) on ESPN.
For all of you wishing to watch the game at one of the bars downtown, Explore Steamboat have compiled a list of places you can go.
Mahogany Ridge Brewery & Grill
Happy hour: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. then again from 9:30 to 11 p.m.
OTP will offer half off draft and bottled beers for the game.
Tap House will offer $1 off PBR beers and $2 for domestic beers
Happy hour at 3 p.m.
McKnight’s Irish Pub will be hosting Steamboat Soccer Club’s inaugural summer fundraiser in support of player scholarships and coaching education/player development programs on from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday. The event is for those 21 and older and also will be a celebration to kickoff the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Tickets are $30, which includes one drink ticket and heavy appetizers. There also will be a silent auction, cash bar and jersey unveiling.
To add even more competition to the games, The World Soccer Challenge allows soccer fanatics to choose who they think will win. It is free to enter and there is only one submission per person. Round 1 must be completed by noon Thursday. Leaders will be updated after each round and the winner will be announced after finals July 13.
Winner of each round will receives a $25 gift card to McKnight’s. Overall winner receives tickets to the July 26 Manchester United FC vs. AS Roma game in Denver and $50 gift card to McKnight’s.
Click here to participate.
Tournament schedule (all times are in MST)
Thursday, June 12:
2 p.m. Brazil vs. Croatia
Friday, June 13:
10 a.m. Mexico vs. Cameroon
1 p.m. Spain vs. Netherlands
4 p.m. Chile vs. Australia
Saturday, June 14
10 a.m. Colombia vs. Greece
1 p.m. Uruguay vs. Costa Rice
4 p.m. England vs. Italy
7 p.m. Ivory Coast vs. Japan
Sunday, June 15
10 a.m. Switzerland vs. Ecuador
1 p.m. France vs. Honduras
4 p.m. Argentina vs. Bosnia- Herzegovina
Monday, June 16
10 a.m. Germany vs. Portugal
1 p.m. Iran vs. Nigeria
4 p.m. Ghana vs. United States
Tuesday, June 17
10 a.m. Belgium vs. Algeria
1 p.m. Brazil vs. Mexico
4 p.m. Russia vs. South Korea
Wednesday, June 18
10 a.m. Australia vs. Netherlands
1 p.m. Spain vs. Chile
4 p.m. Cameroon vs. Croatia
Thursday, June 19
10 a.m. Colombia vs. Ivory Coast
1 p.m. Uruguay vs. England
4 p.m. Japan vs. Greece
Friday, June 20
10 a.m. Italy vs. Costa Rica
1 p.m. Switzerland vs. France
4 p.m. Honduras vs. Ecuador
Saturday, June 21
10 a.m. – Argentina vs. Iran 1 p.m. – Germany vs. Ghana 4 p.m. – Nigeria vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina
Sunday, June 22
10 a.m. – Belgium vs. Russia 1 p.m. – South Korea vs. Algeria 4 p.m. – United States vs. Portugal
Monday, June 23
10 a.m. – Netherlands vs. Chile 10 a.m. – Australia vs. Spain 2 p.m. – Croatia vs. Mexico 2 p.m. – Cameroon vs. Brazil
Tuesday, June 24
10 a.m. – Italy vs. Uruguay 10 a.m. – Costa Rica vs. England 2 p.m. – Japan vs. Colombia 2 p.m. – Greece vs. Ivory Coast
Wednesday, June 25
10 a.m. – Nigeria vs. Argentina 10 a.m. – Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. Iran 2 p.m. – Ecuador vs. France 2 p.m. – Honduras vs. Switzerland
Thursday, June 26
10 a.m. – United States vs. Germany 10 a.m. – Portugal vs. Ghana 2 p.m. – South Korea vs. Belgium 2 p.m. – Algeria vs. Russia
Saturday, June 28
10 a.m. – Round of 16, 1A vs. 2B 2 p.m. – Round of 16, 1C vs. 2D
Sunday, June 29
10 a.m. – Round of 16, 1B vs. 2A 2 p.m. – Round of 16, 1D vs. 2C
Monday, June 30
10 a.m. – Round of 16, 1E vs. 2F 2 p.m. – Round of 16, 1G vs. 2H
Tuesday, July 1
10 a.m. – Round of 16, 1F vs. 2E 2 p.m. – Round of 16, 1H vs. 2G
Friday, July 4
10 a.m. – Quarterfinals 2 p.m. – Quarterfinals
Saturday, July 5
10 a.m. – Quarterfinals 2 p.m. – Quarterfinals
Tuesday, July 8
2 p.m. – Semifinals
Wednesday, July 9
2 p.m. – Semifinals
Saturday, July 12
2 p.m. – Third-place match
Sunday, July 13
2 p.m. – Final
To reach Audrey Dwyer, call 970-871-4229, email adwyer@SteamboatToday.com or follow her on Twitter @Audrey_Dwyer1
To reach Audrey Dwyer, call 970-871-4229, email adwyer@ExploreSteamboat.com or follow her on Twitter @Audrey_Dwyer1
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