Where To Watch The World Cup 2026 In London

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From London's liveliest World Cup fan zones to beer gardens with outdoor TVs, our favourite football pubs, and famous sports bars with big screens showing the tournament, we've handpicked the best places to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in London. Expect a full guide of recommendations, spanning tables at top venues and ticketed events showing the action too, so you can cheer your team on and celebrate with a cracking atmosphere.

Whether you're here to catch England, Scotland, another country or just generally root for the underdogs, expect all the action coming to you live from Canada, Mexico and the United States.

When Are England and Scotland's World Cup Fixtures In 2026?

Date Day Match Kick-off (UK time)
14 June Sunday Haiti vs Scotland 2am
17 June Wednesday England vs Croatia 9pm
19 June Friday Scotland vs Morocco 11pm
23 June Tuesday England vs Ghana 9pm
24 June Wednesday Scotland vs Brazil 11pm
27 June Saturday England vs Panama 10pm

Where To Watch The World Cup In London




FANZONE 4D

If you want to feel the World Cup rather than just watch it, Fanzone 4D is bringing something genuinely different to London this summer. Running across three venues - Electric Ballroom in Camden, The Steel Yard, and Riverside East - the experience uses cutting-edge 4D technology to put you right at the heart of the action, with sight, sound, and sensation all working together to make every goal hit that little bit harder. They've got screenings lined up for all of England's group stage games (Croatia, Ghana, and Panama), with tickets starting from free, so there's an option for whatever your budget. It's one for fans who want more than a big screen and a pint.

World Cup England Matches At The Bedford

@ The Bedford on Various dates from Wednesday 17th June 2026

The Bedford is gearing up for the FIFA World Cup with big screens, a buzzing crowd and a packed schedule of matchday screenings from the 17th of June.

Ticket options cater to every kind of fan, from the £12 Champions Club experience, offering a reserved seat in the Club Room, a pint on arrival and premium viewing on a monster screen, to the £10 Fan Zone group ticket, which secures a table for six in the Ballroom for a lively, chant-filled atmosphere. For those flying by the seat of their pants, the venue's 'Chancer Pass' keeps the Main Bar open for walk-ins, with plenty of screens and a first-come, first-served policy. 

The World Cup Fan Zone 2026

At the home of Welling United FC, The World Cup Fan Zone brings all the big match atmosphere to the outskirts of the city. Follow all the action live from across the pond on the biggest screen in South London. 

There's plenty more to keep you entertained here too, from live performers to football activities, street food and perfectly poured pints. Grab your ticket to back the boys and make some noise from just £43.

World Cup 2026: England Live from the Rooftop

@ Madison on Wednesday 17th June 2026 and 2 other dates

For a rooftop World Cup experience with views to match the occasion, rooftop bar Madison  is going to be hard to beat. Perched above St Paul's with sweeping skyline views as your backdrop, the terrace transforms into a proper matchday destination for England's group stage games, with a large LED outdoor screen beaming every moment of the action live. Your ticket (from £22) includes entry and a beer on arrival, seating is first come, first served, so get there early to bag a spot before kick-off.

Early Bird FIFA World Cup 2026

@ Hope & Anchor on Wednesday 17th June 2026 and 2 other dates

Worried you might struggle to bag a top spot for your World Cup watching? Brixton's Hope & Anchor has the answer. 

Pick up an early bird ticket for England's matches and you're guaranteed entry to the pub - but be sure to get down early for the best view of the big screens. Tickets to tune into every pass, tackle and glorious goal are just £5.50.

Watch the FIFA World Cup at Beechwood

@ Beechwood Pub & Kitchen on Tue, 20th Jan 2026 - Sun, 19th Jul 2026

Shoreditch bar Beechwood is showing every England World Cup 2026 match, making it one of the best spots in east London to watch the FIFA World Cup this summer. With big screens, a great atmosphere and cold drinks on tap, it's the perfect place to catch all the action with friends this June and July.

Watch The FIFA World Cup at Westwood

@ Westwood Pub & Kitchen on Tue, 20th Jan 2026 - Sun, 19th Jul 2026

Westwood Sports Pub and Kitchen in Westfield London is one of west London's best spots to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026, with huge HD screens throughout the venue and immersive surround sound that puts you right in the heart of the action. Located steps from Wood Lane tube, it's an easy destination for sports fans heading to Shepherd's Bush this summer, with freshly prepared food, ice-cold beers and expertly mixed cocktails to keep the match-day atmosphere going from kick-off to final whistle.

The Albany

In need of a first-class venue to catch all the footie action? Then head to The Albany on Great Portland Street. Not only does this haunt have plenty of screens dotted about, but it also has a large projector and plenty of lip-smacking brews on tap. 

The Bull

Colourful boozer The Bull can be found on Islington's famous Upper Street fronting dishes served tapas-style and craft beer to wash it down with. If that's not enough to get you in for the footie, then maybe the big screens will tempt you.

Falcon

Falcon is a proper ol' pub fronting a display of flags behind the bar, plenty of screens and traditional interiors. If that wasn't enough to attract you down to the friendly spot come your team's FIFA World Cup screenings, then maybe the delish British dishes will seal the deal.

England World Cup Live – Group Stage Screening

@ The Bermondsey Bierkeller on Wednesday 17th June 2026 and 2 other dates

Football's coming home to the Bermondsey Bierkeller. All of England's games will be beamed right here on the humongous screens.

Expect packed tables, cold steins, epic in-game snacks, big chants, and the kind of electric crowd that makes tournament football unforgettable. DJs will be in the house pre and post match to ramp up the atmosphere and keep the party going long after the final whistle.

World Cup Screening 2026

@ Exhibit on Various dates from Thursday 11th June 2026

Timed with FIFA World Cup 2026, The Exhibit transforms into a dedicated fan zone, complete with large screens, guaranteed seating and a crowd that's invested from the first whistle to the final goal. 

Packages keep things social, with sharers designed for groups who want to cheer (or commiserate) together, from buckets of ice-cold beers to wings, sliders and crowd-pleasing snacks. 

Beau The Beard England v Croatia Watch-Along

@ The Star of Bethnal Green on Wed, 17th Jun 2026 @ 18:00 - 0:00

The World Cup opener is edging ever closer and the Star of Bethnal Green is getting ready to show it in style. Beau The Beard and the one and only Grime Gran are hosting the ultimate England v Croatia watch-along.

Expect ice cold pints, football fun, North London wit, and Gran telling it exactly how it is. Tickets are just 11 quid and include your entry and a free drink.

Ballerz World Cup Watch Series

Watch all of England's World Cup action live from the pitch at Ballerz. This is as close as it gets to being in the stadium. Expect a packed crowd, epic atmosphere and all the action beamed live on the big screen. 

DJs will be behind the decks to get the party started two hours before kick off and there's all kinds of in-game refreshments up for grabs - think pub grub and ice cold pints. Tickets start from just £22 and include a free drink to get you on your way.

World Cup 2026: An Evening with Peter Reid and England Live

@ Quaglino's on Wednesday 17th June 2026 and 2 other dates

For a more upscale take on World Cup season, Quaglino's is hosting an evening with football legend Peter Reid across all three of England's group stage games. Tickets (from £127.20) include a welcome drink, three-course dinner, and a live Q&A with Peter Reid and guest speakers before kick-off - with dessert timed perfectly for half-time. 

Bermondsey Bar & Kitchen

15% Discount for NHS (Blue Light), Students & Shard and 3 other offers

With giant screens throughout its enormous garden terrace, Bermondsey Bar & Kitchen has got your World Cup viewing sewn up. Bag a bench and settle in to follow every kick over perfectly poured pints of Guinness, top tier lagers and hoppy IPAs.

The food line up is just as strong. As well as stacked burgers, there's hand-stretched pizza delivered straight from kitchen of Barrel & Stone.

The Star of Kings

Just a short hop from King's Cross, The Star of Kings is a great place for soaking up the World Cup atmosphere in the city. With big screens and a brilliant selection behind the bar, you can follow every second of the action with ice cold pints and creative cocktails.

Outside, the beer terrace is perfect for soaking up some pre-match rays. So, round up your mates, pop on your colours and secure your spot to back the boys to glory.

The Star In Shoreditch

Tues-Fri 2-4 £14 Cocktails

When it comes to finding a spot for the World Cup, The Star is top of the league. With big screens inside and out, you won't miss a second of the big match.

Settle into the bar or the covered terrace to back the boys and cheer on every tackle, pass, shot and glorious goal. There's plenty here to keep you refreshed along the way, from street food and craft beer to creative cocktails.

The Leyton Star

£6 Margarita Mondays and 2 other offers

Following in the footsteps of Star by Hackney Downs and Star of Bethnal Green, The Leyton Star serves up all the charm of an East End boozer with magnificent modern touches. With big screens all over the shop, it's a cracking spot to follow all the World Cup action. 

Settle into the bar or out on the back terrace to back to the boys within easy reach of the bar. There's plenty to keep you refreshed along the way, from ice cold pints to creative cocktails.

The Heathcote And Star

Espresso Martinis £7 every Friday and 1 other offer

Another gem from the Electric Star Group, The Heathcote and Star gives you everything you love from a local. Add big screens all over the place and it's the perfect spot to take in the World Cup.

Pull up pew in the bar or out on the terrace to cheer on the boys from the first kick to the last. When it's time for refreshment, it's got glorious ales, craft beers and ice cold lagers, plus sensational sizzling food from The Dragon Flame - think succulent steak and banging burgers.

Lord Napier & Star

Two for £14 Cocktails Thursdays and 5 other offers

After a 20 year closure, The Lord Napier & Star is back - and it's now one of the best-looking pubs in London. Expect street art, glorious greenery and statement furnishings. 

There's plenty of TVs on its beautifully decorated walls, so you watch every second of the World Cup action right here. In-game refreshments come in many forms, from ice cold pints and cocktails to sensational street food.