K.O.P. Sports & Entertainment Center Becomes San Antonio’s Home for the World’s Biggest Soccer Tournament This Summer
King’s Tavern hosts watch parties, a ticket giveaway courtesy of Michelob ULTRA, and special guest Marco Fabián throughout June and July
SAN ANTONIO, TX — June 2026 Every few years, the world stops for soccer. Strangers become friends. Sports bars become cathedrals. And cities that love the game find their spot.
This summer, San Antonio’s spot is K.O.P. Sports & Entertainment Center. You might still recognize the energy and the community from its roots as The King Of Padel, but as the venue expands into a complete Sports & Entertainment Center, bringing you everything from elite padel tournaments to golf events and massive screening parties, the new K.O.P. Sports & Entertainment Center era is officially here. Starting June 11 with the tournament’s inaugural match — Mexico vs. South Africa — King’s Tavern transforms into the city’s most electric watch party destination. Big screens, cold drinks, and a crowd that knows the game. Every match, right here.
The Moment That Started It All: Ticket Giveaway Powered by Michelob ULTRA
On Saturday, June 6 at 2:00 PM, K.O.P. Sports & Entertainment Center hosts a one-of-a-kind ticket giveaway in partnership with Michelob ULTRA, featuring a very special appearance by Mexican soccer legend Marco Fabián.
Marco Fabián, known for his career with the Mexican National Team and appearances on the world’s biggest stages, will be on-site to meet fans, take on challenges, and help give away two tickets to watch Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo face DR Congo live in Houston. (Must be 21+ to participate.)
Watch Party Schedule at King’s Tavern
Group Stage
• Thursday, June 11 · 1:30 PM — Mexico vs. South Africa (Inaugural Match)
• Sunday, June 21 · 11:00 AM — Spain vs. Saudi Arabia
• Saturday, June 27 · 6:30 PM — Colombia vs. Portugal
Knockout Stage
• June 28 – July 3 · Round of 32
• July 4–7 · Round of 16
• July 9–11 · Quarterfinals
• July 14–15 · Semifinals
• Saturday, July 18 · 4:00 PM — Bronze Final
• Sunday, July 19 · 2:00 PM — The Final
Tables can be reserved through OpenTable.
A Full June at K.O.P. Sports & Entertainment Center
• June 1 — Padel & Pickleball Summer Camp kicks off, all month long
• June 5–7 — Siux Padel Tournament, three days of competition
• June 6 — World Cup Ticket Giveaway powered by Michelob ULTRA with special guest Marco Fabián
• June 11 — Tournament’s inaugural match watch party at King’s Tavern
• June 17 — The King’s Golf Cup Summer Edition at La Cantera Golf Club
• June 21 — Father’s Day celebration with court time, cold drinks at King’s Tavern, and the kind of afternoon dads actually want
About K.O.P. Sports & Entertainment Center
K.O.P. Sports & Entertainment Center is San Antonio’s premier multi-sport and entertainment destination, home to padel courts, pickleball courts, turf soccer fields, golf simulators, beach volleyball courts, a gym, and King’s Tavern restaurant and sports bar. Originally embraced by San Antonio as The King of Padel, the venue has evolved into a complete sports and entertainment hub serving the local community.
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