The World Cup is upon us, and inquiring minds would like to know what it is that you have planned when it comes to watching the games. Soccer fever continues to grow in Buffalo. Today we are seeing street soccer tournaments pop up (see here) in part thanks to the refugee community’s attachment to the sport. We are also seeing more pubs and restaurants tune into soccer. In fact, Buffalo’s interest in World Cup soccer is reflected in the following stats:
Top 15 U.S. markets for Premier League viewership this season:
1. Washington, DC, 2. New York, 3. Baltimore, 4. Boston, 5. Seattle, 6. Richmond, 7. San Fran.-Oakland, 8. Norfolk, 9. Providence, 10. Philadelphia, 11. Chicago, *12. BUFFALO*, 13. Tampa, 14. Orlando, 15. Miami
Along with a host of soccer-friendly venues in the city, Papa Jake’s (1672 Elmwood Avenue) invites you to come cheer on Team USA during the FIFA World Cup 2014 – $25 includes food and drinks with proper ID on the following dates:
These types of soccer-viewing events are a great way to show camaraderie amongst fans while stirring up frenzied emotions for a sport that continues to gain traction in Buffalo. Where will you be watching the FIFA World Cup on 2014?
FIFA World Cup 2014 begins on Thursday, June 12 and ends on Sunday, July 13