After somewhere screening all the action at this huge FIFA tournament across Australia and New Zealand? From pubs with 8am opening for catching even the earliest kick-offs to sports bars dishing out brunch and lunch to accompany, these are the best places to watch the Women's World Cup in Manchester. It's coming home.
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While predominantly a simulation shooting range, Point Blank also has a speakeasy-style bar with tables for watching sport. Cheer on England and make the most of earlier opening hours from Thursday to Sunday to coincide with the game times in Oceania.
With 8am opening, Piccadilly Tavern is the ideal destination to make sure you're catching the early morning games from Down Under. There are also bottomless pizza brunches between Thursday and Sunday from 12pm, so any later viewings can come with a boozy meal to boot.
Boasting seven HD screens across its space, O'Neill's Manchester makes for a fantastic footie-mad destination. Nab affordable pints of Guinness while watching goal after goal from the Lionesses and other teams.
A top pick of places showing the World Cup England games in Manchester, The Crafty Pig is a Northern Quarter staple. This den of drinking and dining knows how to treat you football fans to comfort grub while your team plays.
The Oxnoble is a classic British boozer, meaning hearty fare and TV screens are just the start. This one opens at 8am, so you'll even get to see early fixtures in the tournament. Better yet, Sundays mean that fabulous roast to accompany lunchtime kick-offs too.
An amazing pick of sports bars in Manchester showing the Women's FIFA World Cup, Bierkeller and Shooters are where to nab your table. With enough TVs to screen three live events at once, it's sure to have all the best bits from the tournament.
The Sawyer Arms not only throw open their doors at 10am on Saturday and Sunday, but there's also guest ales and pub grub too. When only the finest boozers will do for cheering on the Lionesses, make sure you check this one out.
If you're thinking 'where can I watch the Women's World Cup in Manchester?', get Walkabout Printworks on your radar. This Aussie-inspired destination is known for its pocket-friendly prices and huge screens to match.
The Waldorf is a traditional pub offering the best of both worlds: plenty of TV screens accompanied by a laid-back vibe. Expect to wash classic fare down with real ales while the lunchtime games play.
The Director's Box Manchester is a popular destination for all sport, including any women's footie action from the other side of the world. Think stacked burgers, 50p wings Wednesdays and a vibrant atmosphere.
While only opening by lunchtime from Friday to Sunday, Tib Street Tavern remains a sporting stalwart in our city. Take advantage of the huge projector screen, TVs and comfy Chesterfield booths at this cool spot.
Wondering where is showing the World Cup in Manchester? See the Lionesses in all their glory at Cafe Football, which is tucked away near Old Trafford. Even the five-a-side footie pitch will be available for all your post-match antics.
