Socceroos FIFA World Cup Live Site – Ballarat

Gather your family and friends and cheer on the Socceroos as they take on Turkey in their opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Watch the action live on the big screen at Alfred Deakin Place. Please bring your own chair or picnic rug to stay comfortable, dress warmly for the conditions, and enjoy the atmosphere, with heaters available onsite as Ballarat gets behind the green and gold.

Local cafes and hospitality venues in and around the CBD will be open during the afternoon screening, offering a range of food and beverage options to enjoy before, during and after the game.