KENTUCKY — The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off July 20 in Australia and New Zealand, with the U.S. Women’s National Team starting play on July 21.
The U.S.’s first outing in Group E will see them spar with Vietnam at 9 p.m. ET on July 21, considering the intercontinental time difference.
Their second match, against the Netherlands on July 26, also kicks off at 9 p.m. ET. However, their final group stage match against Portugal will start at 3 a.m. ET on Aug. 1.
All games, from the group stage to the final, will be broadcast on Fox, FS1 and Telemundo.
The USWNT is heavily favored to win the World Cup, which would mark an unprecedented third consecutive title. Kentucky is represented on the world stage by Savannah DeMelo, the midfielder in the midst of a breakout season with Racing Louisville FC.
Are you interested in finding a watch party to cheer on the Americans with your fellow Kentuckians? Here’s where to find some near you, according to ussoccer.com.
Louisville
Saints Pizza Pub (All USA matches)
131 Breckenridge Lane
Lexington
West Sixth Brewing (USA vs. Vietnam)
501 W 6th Street, Ste. 100
Mirror Twin Brewing (All USA matches)
725 National Avenue
Bowling Green
Hilligans (All USA matches)
1265 College Street
Other spots in and around Kentucky
The Pitch Cincy (All USA matches)
1430 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH
Doc’s Sports Bar (All USA matches)
1304 Stringtown Road, Evansville, IN
Bar None Sports Tavern (All USA Matches)
335 14th Street, Huntington, WV
Additionally, it's safe to assume you can watch World Cup matches at most local sports bars—or at the very least, you could ask your favorite restaurant to put the game on one of their many televisions.
The 2023 Women's World Cup Final will be held Sunday, Aug. 20 at 6 a.m. ET.