Where to Watch the World Cup 2026 in London, Toronto, New York & Sydney
World Cup 2026 is going to be something else: 48 teams, 104 matches, triple-header group-stage days and three host countries turning an entire continent into a month-long fan zone. If you’re not one of the lucky ones who could afford to be inside the stadium, the next best thing is a packed venue with wall-to-wall screens and a room full of fans who live for 90+7 winners.
Below, we’ve rounded up the best places to watch the World Cup in four football-obsessed cities: London, Toronto, New York City and Sydney, all bookable through Tagvenue.
Best sports bars in London for World Cup 2026
From North London derbies to last-day relegation drama, London is already a weekly pressure cooker of football emotion, so when a World Cup rolls around, the city turns into a giant watch party. England’s near-misses, penalty shoot-out trauma and that cautious optimism that “this might be our year” all feel bigger in a packed London sports bar. For 2026, with games beamed in from host cities across the US and Canada, the smart move is to book a table or a venue for the big screen.
Greenwood Pub & Kitchen, Victoria
With capacity for up to around 600 people, 20+ HD screens, including mega screens, and located near Victoria Station, this place is designed for those moments when England scores in stoppage time.
Highlights: The dedicated sports lounge and bookable areas mean you can turn a crucial group game or a heavyweight clash into a full-blown screening party for your team, clients, or entire friendship group.
Price: From £500 min. Spend
Capacity: Up to 600 standing guests
Why we love it: Seconds from Victoria Station, it’s the easiest place to gather the biggest crowd for the biggest moments.
Beechwood Pub & Kitchen, Shoreditch / Liverpool Street
Beechwood is your “we finished work, now let’s watch three games back-to-back” HQ. HD screens with proper match sound, an after-work atmosphere that can flip into full-on fan mode at a moment’s notice, and an outdoor terrace with large screens.
Highlights: Think fan-zone vibes from Germany 2006, but with better food and a guaranteed seat.
Price: From £8000 min. spend
Capacity: Up to 350 standing guests
Why we love it: The outdoor terrace with large screens brings genuine fan-zone energy to what’s already a brilliant after-work sports setup.
Redwood Pub & Kitchen, London Bridge
A towering 145-inch TV wall plus countless HD screens make this place feel like a stadium concourse built above a major transport hub, perfect for England navigating the knock-outs, Spain’s tiki-taka, or Argentina riding whatever Messi still creates.
Highlights: The layout is ideal for groups of 10–40, and the transport connections when it all ends are unbeatable.
Price: From £1000 min. spend
Capacity: Up to 275 standing guests
Why we love it: That 145-inch TV wall makes every match feel like you’re watching from inside the stadium.
Rileys Sports Bar, Victoria
It’s the kind of place where you can argue about Harry Kane’s expected goals between halves, thrash your mates at pool while Portugal sweat through a group decider, then pile back to your screen for a penalty shoot-out.
Highlights: For a more classic multi-sports den, Rileys brings massive HD screens together with pool, darts and snooker.
Price: From £200 min. spend
Capacity: Up to 350 standing guests
Why we love it: Pool, darts and snooker between kick-offs means there’s never a dull moment, even during a goalless first half.
Best sports bars in Toronto for World Cup 2026
Toronto has always been a football city, but with Canada co-hosting the 2026 World Cup, the city is stepping up to another level entirely. Between local Canadian fixtures, global heavyweights and travelling fans, Toronto will feel like one of the capitals of the tournament.
One of the best angles for Toronto is bars with private rooms. Whether you’re bringing together a mixed crowd, half backing Canada, the rest quietly here for Brazil or Argentina, a private room with its own screen and sound lets you create your own atmosphere.
Picture a room where you’ve got Croatian flags on one side, Moroccan fans on the other, and neutral Premier League nerds in the middle, that’s a great combo for those who really love the game.
One Eyed Jack Restaurant & Bar, Entertainment District
One Eyed Jack is your downtown base camp for the tournament. The inside area spans approximately 2,000 square feet with seating for 170 guests, a central bar surrounded by high-top tables and plush seating, and multiple HD TVs throughout, perfect for those group-stage days when you need a guaranteed view.
Highlights: Located in the Entertainment District and licensed until 2am, it’s built for long nights and late kick-offs.
Price: From C$20 per person
Capacity: Up to 170 standing guests
Why we love it: Licensed until 2 am, it’s built to keep the party going long after the final whistle on the late kick-offs.
VIP Billiards & Lounge, Danforth
VIP Billiards & Lounge mixes sports entertainment with billiards in the Danforth, with HD TVs strategically positioned throughout and capacity for up to 250 guests.
Big screens, pool tables between matches, and a neighbourhood that turns every goal into a street celebration.
Price: From C$150 per person
Capacity: Up to 250 standing guests
Why we love it: Pool tables between matches and a neighbourhood that erupts at every goal make this far more than just another sports bar.
PAR BAR Topgolf Swing Suite, Bay Street
Book the private space for a Canada match, run a sweepstake, fire up the Topgolf simulators at half-time, and turn a group game into a full evening.
Highlights: For a World Cup night that goes beyond the 90 minutes, PAR BAR on Bay Street combines private rooms with virtual sports simulators.
Price: From C$120 per person
Capacity: Up to 100 standing guests
Why we love it: Topgolf simulators at half-time turn a standard match night into a proper event.
Best sports bars in New York City for World Cup 2026
With the World Cup 2026 final being played at MetLife Stadium, New York is the tournament’s headline act. The city already has legendary football bars where La Liga ultras, Premier League die-hards and MLS faithful pack in every weekend. Add travelling fans, locals discovering the World Cup for the first time and the USMNT playing on home soil…NYC is about to become a pure football theatre.
The perfect NYC World Cup bar has a few essentials: multiple big screens so you can follow overlapping group games, full match commentary rather than background noise, and a location that plays nicely with the subway when matches run late into the night. You’ll want somewhere that can handle those chaotic group-stage days when the USA are playing at the same time as another blockbuster, or when standings flip with every goal.
Kelly’s Sports Bar, Avenue A
Kelly’s is a classic Irish sports bar in the East Village, with wall-mounted TVs throughout and solid drink prices, ideal for smaller groups who want a proper pub experience.
Highlights: Capacity for up to 50 standing, with catering available and parking nearby.
Price: From $30 per person
Capacity: Up to 50 standing guests
Why we love it: A classic Irish pub atmosphere with solid drink prices is sometimes exactly all you need.
Tap Haus 33, Midtown
Tap Haus 33 features the only self-pour beer system in New York City, meaning your group controls the pints while the game controls the vibe.
Highlights: Multiple TVs and screens throughout, a massive sound system with room for DJs, a full kitchen for catering, and capacity for up to 100 guests. Perfect if you want your World Cup night to feel like an event.
Price: From $40 per person
Capacity: Up to 70 standing guests
Why we love it: Your group is never waiting at the bar during a crucial moment thanks to the self-pour beer system.
Emblem Sports Bar, Williamsburg
Emblem is a brick-and-tile-walled sports bar with 15 flat-screen TVs, 16 taps including draft cocktails, a full kitchen, a DJ booth, and even board games and beer pong for the moments between kick-offs.
Highlights: With capacity for 75 seated or 100 standing, it works equally well for an intimate group watch party or a bigger corporate booking.
Price: From $3000 min. spend
Capacity: Up to 100 standing guests
Why we love it: Draft cocktails on tap alongside 16 beers make it one of the most inventive drink setups of any sports bar on this list.
Best sports bars in Sydney for World Cup 2026
Sydney might be on the other side of the world from the host cities, but it’s one of the best places on earth to be a football fan at unsociable hours. From World Cup matches in Germany and Brazil to late-night Champions League finals, Sydney sports bars are used to die-hards setting alarms for kick-off.
With North American kick-off times, the key is to find venues that combine proper AV with late licences, central locations and bookable spaces, because you don’t want to drag yourself out at 3 am only to discover your chosen bar is showing a different game with the sound off.
Pennys Potts Point, Potts Point
Pennys is a textbook World Cup-ready space. Multiple TVs, a layout designed for watching rather than background sport, and a semi-private setup that’s ideal for turning the tournament into your watch party.
Highlights: The late licence running to 3am is absolutely crucial with North American kick-off times. You won’t be turfed out at half-time.
Price: From $60 per person
Capacity: Up to 500 standing guests
Why we love it: That 3 am licence is a lifesaver when North American kick-off times would otherwise have you missing the second half.
The Sporting Globe King Street Wharf, Sydney CBD
The Sporting Globe is Sydney’s big-match stadium alternative. The entire venue can be hired exclusively for up to 500 guests, but the real draw for groups is the Centre Court, a purpose-built function space that can be made completely private, accommodating up to 150 seated or 250 standing, with full AV capabilities.
Highlights: Add an on-site 4 Pines microbrewery and beautiful harbour views, and you’ve got the perfect venue for World Cup nights. The licence runs until 5am, so North American kick-off times are absolutely not a problem here.
Price: From $500 min. spend
Capacity: Up to 500 standing guests
Why we love it: A licence until 5 am and harbour views make it the ultimate Sydney base for late-night World Cup action.
Keg & Brew Hotel, Surrey Hills
With seating for up to 90 guests or 120 standing cocktail-style, it’s a great fit for mid-to-large group watch parties that want something more social than a standard sports bar setup.
Highlights: The private floor layout means your group has its own space from kick-off to final whistle.
Price: From $3400 min. spend
Capacity: Up to 120 standing guests
Why we love it: Your own private floor from kick-off to final whistle means no strangers, no distractions, just your group and the match.
FAQ: What to look for in a World Cup 2026 sports bar
Do I need to book a table to watch World Cup 2026?
For headline games, such as England knock-outs and heavyweight clashes like Brazil vs Argentina or France vs Spain, the best sports bars in London, Toronto, New York and Sydney will sell out of reserved spaces fast. Book via Tagvenue rather than hoping for a walk-in.
What should I check before booking?
Confirm they’ll show your match with commentary on. Check how many big screens they have and where they’re placed.
Look at capacity so you know if you’re getting full-limb chaos or a more tactical watch. And check if they offer bookable rooms or semi-private areas if you’re coming as a group.
How can Tagvenue help me plan a World Cup viewing party?
Use filters for “bar venues”, “private rooms”, “PA System” and “Flatscreen TV” in your city, compare minimum spends and capacities at a glance, and send enquiries to multiple venues in one go.
It’s faster than ringing around and you actually get a confirmed space.
What makes the difference between a good and a great World Cup bar?
Four things: serious screens and sightlines, commentary at a volume that does justice to the drama, food and drink you can sustain for back-to-back games, and the ability to book in advance.
Whether you’re a die-hard tracking every group-stage result or someone who only turns up for the knock-outs, the right bar makes all the difference. Find and book your World Cup 2026 venue on Tagvenue before the best spots are gone.
