World Cup Chow Down: The Pitch Pop-Up Serves Global Game Day Bites In Federal Way

The Pitch, an exclusive festival restaurant tucked inside Kickin’ It Federal Way, is now taking match-day reservations for big-screen World Cup watch parties during the three-day festival from June 19 to 21. The limited-time pop-up is billed as a comfortable spot to camp out for a full match, with an internationally inspired lineup that runs from classic pub fare to region-specific game day snacks. Organizers say seating is limited, tied to individual match kickoffs, and comes with food-and-drink minimums attached to each reservation.

Menu Highlights

According to Mayor Jim Ferrell on X, The Pitch’s menu is “inspired by soccer-loving nations” and calls out items like an Australian barbecued snag and Belgian fries. Ferrell describes the pop-up as a gathering spot where fans can share global comfort food while watching live World Cup action during the Kickin’ It festival.

Reserve A Table For Match Day

Reservations are handled through the festival’s restaurant page and are tied to specific match start times, with guests required to claim their tables by kickoff or risk having them released to the waitlist. According to Kickin' It FW, reservations open 30 minutes before each match, come with a two-item minimum per person, and require cancellations at least 24 hours in advance to avoid a fee.

Festival Schedule And Free Activities

The three-day Kickin’ It Federal Way festival runs Friday through Sunday, June 19 to 21, with activities scheduled from roughly noon to 9 p.m. each day. World Cup watch parties, live music, food trucks, soccer clinics, and carnival rides are all on the agenda, according to ParentMap.

Getting There

The festival takes place at the Federal Way Performing Arts & Event Center, 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S. Kickin' It FW notes that the venue is roughly a five-minute walk from the Federal Way Transit Center and the downtown light-rail station, making transit a straightforward option for match-day visitors.