San Francisco's World Cup Watch Parties Halted Following Shootings

WHO:

KTVU - SPARK Social SF, a venue in San Francisco, announced the cancellation of World Cup watch parties.

NBC Bay Area - Two victims were shot during an incident near a World Cup watch party.

WHAT:

KTVU - SPARK Social SF canceled all World Cup watch parties for the remainder of the matches.

NBC Bay Area - Two people were shot after a fight broke out near the watch party.

NBC Bay Area - Both victims were taken to a hospital and are expected to survive.

WHERE:

KTVU - The incident occurred at 600 Mission Bay, San Francisco.

NBC Bay Area - The shooting took place near Mission Bay Boulevard and Fourth Street in San Francisco.

KTVU - SPARK Social SF is located at 601 Mission Bay Blvd, San Francisco.

WHEN:

NBC Bay Area - The shooting occurred around 9 p.m.

KTVU - The announcement to cancel the watch parties was made roughly 12 hours after the shooting.

WHY:

KTVU - SPARK Social SF cited the "interest of protecting" the safety of their guests, staff, vendors, and community as the reason for canceling the events.

HOW:

NBC Bay Area - An argument broke out during the final minutes of a DJ set before a man pulled out a gun and opened fire.

(UPDATED July 1, 2026 19:37 UTC)

SPARK Social SF in San Francisco has canceled all World Cup watch parties after a shooting incident near the venue, which occurred around 9 p.m. during a DJ set when an argument escalated and a man opened fire, injuring two people who are now hospitalized and expected to survive. The venue, located at 601 Mission Bay Boulevard, made the decision to prioritize the safety of their guests, staff, vendors, and the community.