Community viewing guide
United States Esports Watch Parties & Pubstomps
Where to watch esports in United States: bars, cinemas and arenas hosting United States watch parties and pubstomps for the biggest tournaments — dates, entry and venues below.
6watch parties
6cities
2tournaments
Upcoming watch parties in United States
| Venue | Location | Tournament | Dates | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cal Berkeley Legends University |  Berkeley |  VALORANT Champions 2026 VALORANT | 18 Oct, 2026 | Details TBA |
Northwestern Esports University | Chicago | VALORANT Champions 2026 VALORANT | 18 Oct, 2026 | Details TBA |
University at Buffalo Gaming University | Buffalo | VALORANT Champions 2026 VALORANT | 18 Oct, 2026 | Free |
Regal Edwards Metro Pointe Cinema | Costa Mesa |  LoL Worlds 2026 League of Legends | 14 Nov, 2026 | $40 |
Southridge Rec Center Other | Highlands Ranch | LoL Worlds 2026 League of Legends | 14 Nov, 2026 | $10 |
Riot Games Theater · TwitchCon San Diego Festival | San Diego | LoL Worlds 2026 League of Legends | 14 Nov, 2026 | TwitchCon badge + RSVP |
Tournaments with watch parties
| Tournament | Dates | Countries | Venues |
|---|---|---|---|
VALORANT Champions 2026 VALORANTLive now | 24 Sep - 18 Oct, 2026 | | 3 in 3 cities |
LoL Worlds 2026 League of Legends | 15 Oct - 14 Nov, 2026 | | 3 in 3 cities |
 PGL Major Singapore 2026 Counter-Strike 2 | 25 Nov - 13 Dec, 2026 | No parties yet | |
 M8 World Championship Mobile Legends: Bang Bang | 1 - 31 Jan, 2027 | No parties yet |
Past watch parties
FAQ
What is a pubstomp?
A pubstomp is a community gathering to watch an esports tournament together — usually in a bar or pub. The term comes from the Dota 2 scene; "watch party" means the same thing across all games and venue types.How do I find a watch party near me?
Use the location filter above to see every upcoming watch party in your city, or pick a tournament and browse its venues by country.
Is entry free?
Most community watch parties are free. Cinemas and some arenas sell tickets — each listing shows the entry type and price.How do I add my own watch party?
Fill in the submission form — it takes a couple of minutes and listing is free. We review every submission before publishing.