6 best places to watch World Cup 2026

World Cup 2026 fever is rising!  Check out 6 of the best places to watch live matches. Have you planned where you are going to watch yet?

To make things easier for you, here is the schedule of matches:

• Group stage: June 11-27
• Round of 32: June 28 to July 3
• Round of 16: July 4-7
• Quarter-finals: July 9-11
• Semi-finals: July 14-15
• Third-place play-off (‘Bronze final’): July 18
• Final: July 19

A total of 72 matches will be played during the Group Stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament will feature 48 teams, divided into 12 groups of four. The top two teams from each group, along with the eight best third-placed teams, will progress to the knockout phase.

The Round of 32 will see these 32 teams compete in a single-elimination format, with the winners advancing to the Round of 16. From there, the competition continues through the Quarter-Finals and Semi-Finals, with each match determining who progresses and who is eliminated.

The two losing semi-finalists will meet in the Third Place Play-Off, while the tournament culminates in the FIFA World Cup Final on Sunday 19 July 2026, when the world champions will be crowned.

So, now we know when the matches will be played, this is a good time to start planning your football party.  Most bars and pubs will have big screens in situ for the duration of the competition.

Here are some of our favourite bars and clubs all of which are offering great packages, with reserved areas and private VIP rooms.

Bounce

Bounce currently has three venues in London – Farringdon, Old Street and Battersea Power Station.

There are a huge variety of exclusive areas with screens to book out, as well as a private room in each Bounce venue too (for those who want to have a totally VIP screening of the games).

 Packages are available, including food and ping pong to keep everyone in the party entertained during the half times!

93 Feet East

One of our favourite haunts, 93 Feet East, is in Brick Lane.  They will be showing the World Cup this year across 3 spaces in the venue so that everyone has a comfortable amount of space.
Huge indoor and outdoor screens followed by DJ sets after each match.

The Grand Clapham

• 24ft Cinema Screen, 6 Plazma TV screens & balcony projectors and screens.
•  Live music, DJ’s and classic England game highlights before each match.
•  Free beer with every ticket for all group games.
• Seated, standing & tabled ticket options across the whole venue.
• Beer deals and hot food all night.

Buy tickets here.

Broadwood

Broadwood is in EC2 – get the best seats in the house!  The most exclusive way to enjoy the game: your own VIP area for the night, lounge seating with superior views of the screen and dedicated service all night. Food and drink packages are organised in advance for your seats – ready for your arrival, including buckets of beers and platters.  See packages here: Worldcup-Broadwood Packages

Golden Bee

Another favourite Shoreditch Haunt, Golden Bee has a fab enclosed roof terrace with 5 screens.  They are just showing a few select games:

For now the confirmed games at the moment are:

25^th Nov – USA vs England – https://www.designmynight.com/london/bars/shoreditch/golden-bee/world-cup-uk-vs-usa?t=tickets

29^th Nov – Wales vs England – https://www.designmynight.com/london/bars/shoreditch/golden-bee/world-cup-england-vs-wales-29th-november?t=tickets

18^th December – FINAL – https://www.designmynight.com/london/bars/shoreditch/golden-bee/world-cup-final-at-golden-bee?t=tickets

Sports Bar and Grill, Victoria Station

They will be showing every match live at the Sports Bar and Grill in Victoria.  Why not stop off on your way home from work and cheer on your nation with a refreshing pint in hand and watch all of the action live on one of their massive HD screens!

Of course, there are hundreds of venues which will be screening the matches.  If you need any help at all in finding somewhere to watch your team, get in touch with us today and we will be happy to help.