Where To Watch The World Cup 2026 In Manchester

• Why we recommend: boasting a whopping 35 HD screens, it's almost impossible not to have an excellent view at Box. It's a dedicated sports bar with a vibrant atmosphere at all times, and there's plenty of additional entertainment on the cards too
• Location: 125 Deansgate, M3 2LH
• Showing: all games

Catch the World Cup 2026 in the heart of the city, BOX Deansgate brings a fab matchday setup with 35 HD screens and plenty of pints. We think it's a go-to for catching every moment live, pizza in hand and eyes firmly on the action.

Off the pitch, the venue keeps things lively with shuffleboard, live music until late on weekends, and its signature Bandeoke nights.

• Why we recommend: one of the largest celebrations in the whole of Europe, the Freight Island World Cup experience is second only to being in the stadium. The entertainment lasts all night long, and there are huge screens in their spacious outdoor venue
• Location: 11 Baring Street, City Centre, M1 2PY
• Showing: England games

This year, Freight Island is hosting the We Are Football Festival 2026, in collaboration with Depot Mayfield and 4theFans. This World Cup fan zone in Manchester is set to be the largest FanPark in Europe at a capacity of over 3,000, complete with enormous screens, well-stocked bars and a variety of fantastic food.

There'll be plenty of additional entertainment too, from live DJs to stage shows and football activations. Expect a stadium atmosphere and affordable prices, with a party atmosphere throughout. There are multiple ticket options available, some including food and drink.

• Why we recommend: showing every match in their sleek sports area, Black Cat Club offers a more refined feel on matchday. We also love their range of creative signature cocktails, and it's worth getting down early for some darts and shuffleboard beforehand
• Location: 43A Brown Street, City Centre, M2 2JJ
• Showing: all games

A buzzing city centre bar that's all about competitive fun, Black Cat Club is best-known for its interactive dartboards and high-tech shuffleboard. You can also expect a premium sports-viewing experience, with personal table service in a luxurious setting while you're surrounded by screens.

There's an excellent range of signature cocktails to elevate your experience, and the kitchen is cooking up everything from pork belly bites to chargrilled halloumi burgers and barbecue vegetable pizzas.

• Why we recommend: this place lives and breathes football, so it's only right to watch the biggest tournament of all right here. There are screens everywhere you look, and plenty of refreshments on the cards too
• Location: 99 Sir Matt Busby Way, Trafford Park, M16 0SZ
• Showing: all games

If you're wondering where to watch the World Cup final in Manchester, and every fixture prior, Cafe Football is the place for you. Named after the beautiful game, this spot is mad about football.

It's next door to Old Trafford, and with screens at every glance, it's making all fans feel at home. Plus, they offer a wide variety of drinks, as well as food like double beef burgers, hot honey pesto pizzas and katsu chicken.

• Why we recommend: the entertainment starts long before the match at these Diecast World Cup events - expect celebrity guests, football legends, cracking tunes and a buzzing crowd in this two hour pre-match show
• Location: 51 Ducie Street, Northern Quarter, M1 2JQ
• Showing: England games

Fitting in up to 5,000 fans, Diecast in Manchester is a beautifully bold venue in a 250,000-square-foot former metalworks factory. Inside, the industrial aesthetic is perfectly paired with neon signage, lush foliage and eclectic artwork.

With World Cup season in full swing, this place transforms into an epic fan zone. As well as all the action on the big screens, there's a two hour pre-match show to get you in the mood with a celebrity host, England legends, DJs, dancers and sensational street food.

• Why we recommend: with giant screens inside and out, you can follow every minute of the action wherever you pull up a pew at Courts Club. These guys are all about sports, and with both indoor and outdoor screens to choose from, you can customise your matchday experience however you like
• Location: Courts Club, Good Yard Street, Spinningfields, M3 3BG
• Showing: England games

A one-of-a-kind venue built for eating, drinking and live sport, Courts Club combines a lively outdoor beer garden, stylish indoor hangout spaces, heated covered seating and sunny deckchair spots. When the World Cup rolls around, it's playing every group stage, every knockout and every England game live on giant indoor and outdoor big screens across The Clubhouse and The Green.

As well as the big match, there's plenty more to keep you entertained. We're talking live entertainment, drinks flowing at the bar, epic matchday grub, quizzes and loads more besides.

• Why we recommend: one of Manchester's most vibrant food halls, Society allows you to watch the game on a massive screen while enjoying one of the biggest food and drink selections around. Plus, you might even win a £1,000 bar tab just by buying beers
• Location: 101 Barbirolli Square, City Centre, M2 3BG
• Showing: England games and other big fixtures

Showing England matches alongside the knockout stages and final, Society is a stylish, modern venue in the heart of town. It's home to several different independent bars and kitchens, where you can find everything from Korean fried chicken to pizza.

There'll be a giant screen to perch in front of, while you sip one of over 40 craft beers on offer. You can also enter a £1,000 sweepstake by buying one of three selected beers.

• Why we recommend: if you're wanting to party pre and post-match, Manahatta is the place to be to follow the team. Their bottomless party experience allows you to have a slightly boozier matchday, paired with DJ sets. They'll also be whipping out the massive screens, as well as refreshing cocktails aplenty
• Location: 188-192 Deansgate, M3 3ND
• Showing: England games

Looking for a lively spot to watch the World Cup in? Manahatta Deansgate is showing all the England matches from the early group games to the final showpiece. They're even offering a two-hour bottomless party during the fixtures, where you can enjoy a tasty main course paired with unlimited drinks, all while DJs play and the game is on.

Expect large screens, epic match-day food and drinks, and a crowd that brings the energy from the first whistle to the last. Walk-ins are accepted, but it's best to book a table to secure your spot.

• Why we recommend: a cheerful local boozer with plenty of screens to choose from, Piccadilly Tavern is a relaxed spot to watch from. There's also a cracking selection of pub grub to fuel you through the game
• Location: 71-75 Piccadilly, M1 2BS
• Showing: England and Scotland games

Piccadilly Tavern is showing each and every one of the World Cup matches. Grab yourself a table at this traditional pub to feast your eyes on all of the on-pitch action across a number of TVs.

Topping it all of? There's a fantastic range of food and drinks available too; think burgers, pizzas mix 'n' match small plates and pints.

• Why we recommend: with big screens, a bigger bar and stacks of tables, this is the place to watch the World Cup with the whole gang. The upstairs space is especially great, with a massive projector and its own bar. What's more, their cask ale selection is excellent
• Location: 12 Gore Street, Piccadilly, M1 3AQ
• Showing: all games

Right in the centre of Manchester and a proud Manchester City boozer, The Waldorf pub is a popular spot for its cask ales and classic pub grub. When the World Cup rolls around, it opens up its upstairs conference room with its own bar and a big projector for fixtures, as well as the main pub space with lots of TVs downstairs. 

Round up your mates, book a table and get ready to follow the Three Lions with a steady stream of pints and piled-high plates. Group stages today, knockouts tomorrow, who knows how far it goes.

• Why we recommend: we love the warm Irish hospitality at this lively bar, and a 5m closing time on the weekends means that even the latest matches will be shown here. There are countless screens to be found, and the pub grub is delicious too
• Location: 11 Portland Street, City Centre, M1 3HU
• Showing: all games

A lively two-floor Irish sports bar right in the heart of Manchester, O'Malleys is built for big match occasions. Multiple screens, a buzzing atmosphere and late closing (until 5am Thursday to Saturday) means you can watch every kick and celebrate long after the final whistle.

Entry is free to all the World Cup matches, with multiple big screens to watch on. They offer a cracking selection of beer, alongside Irish-inspired plates like Guinness beef stew, bangers and Colcannon mash or a range of scrumptious burgers.

• Why we recommend: these beer-focused hosts will be keeping you supplied with delicious brews as the game goes on, and there are multiple forms of entertainment to keep you busy before kick-off
• Location: Unit 27A-28, Lowry Designer Outlet, The Quays, M50 3AH
• Showing: all games

A unique concept in Salford Quays where you'll find live entertainment, four interactive social dartboards and two Shufl boards, Seven Bro7hers Social is a great choice for games.

Grab a seat in front of the TV to cheer on England (or another team of your choice), with bookings available for groups of four or more. While you watch, try their very own beers served fresh from the bar.

• Why we recommend: not only can you watch the excitement on a 70-inch screen, but you can also have some competition of your own in the gaming areas. And as it's a 24-hour venue, there are no worries about those late-night games
• Location: Great Northern, 2 Watson Street, Deansgate, M3 4LP
• Showing: England and Scotland games

The Vega Lounge of Manchester235 is ideal for all your sports screenings, including the biggest footie tournament going. There are a massive array of screens to perch in front of, including a 70-inch one, with comfy seating to relax in.

Get over to the gaming spot to support your country, all while playing cards and grabbing cocktails in any breaks. Hungry? They're cooking up everything from Yorkshire lamb rump to polenta-crusted aubergine and Shetland halibut.

• Why we recommend: with an enormous projector and multiple HD TVs across two floors, you'll be able to get a great view anywhere at Yates. It's also one of the most affordable choices for watching sports, and they've got a varied menu to boot
• Location: 49 Portland Street, Piccadilly, M1 3LD
• Showing: all games

Fronting a huge projector downstairs and plenty of HD screens across both floors, Yates Manchester is just the place for a football fanatic. They'll be showing all the World Cup fixtures live, which you can enjoy alongside pizzas, burgers and small plates.

Better yet, their beer towers and all-day drinks deals on bombs or cocktails are great value, while pints are affordable too.

• Why we recommend: a stylish venue with a vast American menu and space for large groups to watch the England matches, Blues Kitchen is a classy choice for viewings. Book a spot for free, and be sure to try out their delicious cocktails
• Location: 13 Quay Street, Spinningfields, M3 3HN
• Showing: England games

With a bar booking at The Blues Kitchen Manchester, you can enjoy a great view of the England games. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so make sure you get down early and secure the very best space.

This vibrant venue has a cool, Southern American vibe to it, with regular live music and a menu of classic and signature cocktails. Hungry? Tuck into plates like dry-aged cheeseburgers, grilled shrimp sandwiches and taco bowl salads.

• Why we recommend: the games start way before kick off here, with axe-throwing, shuffleboard, AR darts, American pool and plenty more to help you get into the competitive spirit
• Location: Unit 2A, The Printworks, 27 Withy Grove, M4 2BS
• Showing: all games

Whether you're the tactical superfan analysing every play, the shout-at-the-screen-with-your-mates type, or just here for the vibes, BOOM is the place to catch the World Cup. Every moment will be beamed on the big screens - and there's epic drinks deals and street food to keep you going from kick-off to final whistle.

From group stages to the final, you won't want to watch anywhere else. Book a table in advance to secure your spot to follow the action.

• Why we recommend: we love the traditional Irish vibes here, and it's the number one place to be for Guinness fans. As well as the big screens showing football, you can expect plenty of other entertainment
• Location: 12 Southgate, Deansgate, M3 3RB
• Showing: all games

Live sports have always played a large part in Mulligans' electric atmosphere, so you can count on them putting on a big performance. Expect warm, Irish hospitality, as well as regular live music and big screens.

They draw an eclectic crowd, giving you prime opportunity to sink pints of Guinness with friends and strangers alike, as you all cheer on your country's colours.

• Why we recommend: a charming sports bar with a mouthwatering menu, The Director's Box will keep you well-fuelled throughout the tournament. It's packed with 4K and HD screens that ensure amazing coverage of each and every match, with excellent views to be had
• Location: 37 Booth Street, City Centre, M2 4AA
• Showing: all games

Great food and drink make The Director's Box an ideal Manchester bar to watch the games in. Not only does the venue offer up a delicious menu of sharing boards or burgers, but they also deliver a tasty selection of gins and beers.

What's more, there are a number of 4K and HD TV screens to watch the game on, with plenty of comfy seating as well as standing room.

• Why we recommend: there's a cracking choice of beer on offer here, and their varied menu will keep you fuelled through any and every match. We love the traditional vibe to the boozer, great for a classic pub viewing experience
• Location: 138 Deansgate, M3 2RP
• Showing: all games

For cold pints, deals on food and drink and vintage boozer vibes, head to The Sawyer Arms. Their live streaming capabilities are backed up by traditional interiors and plenty to keep you refreshed throughout, so it's a great place to meet up with mates.

As well as a great selection of draught beer, you can enjoy dishes like salmon and dill fishcakes, pesto, cheese and spinach gnocchi or sausages and mash.

• Why we recommend: a sleek party bar that will have you celebrating long after the game is over, Twenty Twenty Two is full of fun. Not only can you watch on the big screen, but you'll also be able to groove to DJ sets on the weekend
• Location: 20 Dale Street, Northern Quarter, M1 1EZ
• Showing: England games

Set to showcase all of the best football action, this wholly cool industrial space will be showing the great games in all their atmospheric glory. Watch on the big screens, and stick around for DJ sets after weekend matches.

Twenty Twenty Two is a top choice thanks to its beers and popcorn-topped cocktails, alongside dartboards, table tennis or beer pong to keep you entertained at halftime.

• Why we recommend: with craft beer, wood-fired pizza and stylish seating, The Beech Inn is a great place to hang out whatever the result - and there are several large TVs dotted around the bar too
• Location: 72 Beech Road, Chorlton, M21 9EG
• Showing: England games

With plenty of space on its leather-bound banquettes, you can watch the World Cup in complete comfort at The Beech Inn. There's plenty to keep you refreshed as you cheer on every kick on the big screens.

Behind the bar, you've got everything you want from your local - we're talking craft beers, ice cold lagers, wonderful wines and top notch spirits. If you're feeling peckish, hand-stretched pizza will soon seen to that.

• Why we recommend: if you're looking for matchday atmosphere, cracking cocktails and plenty of pizza, Nell's is about to be your go-to hangout on the quayside for the summer of sport
• Location: Unit 3, Orange Tower, MediaCityUK, M50 2EQ
• Showing: England games

A brand-new addition to MediaCity, Nell's is bringing its iconic NY pizza restaurant and bar to the Orange building. Get down here to watch every kick from the World Cup with a steady stream of New York pizza, ice cold pints and creative cocktails. 

Whether you're heading to its spot in Media City or its sister venues in Piccadilly, Altrincham, Chorlton or the Northern Quarter, there's plenty to keep you entertained pre-kick off too. Soak up the sun on the outdoor terrace, put on a show in a karaoke booth or get competitive over shuffleboard.

• Why we recommend: this place is perfect for anyone who's left it a bit late to book, as they only accept walk-ins during the World Cup. They're also giving away over £250k worth of prizes with their scorecard stamp collection, so it pays to make this one your go-to spot
• Location: 421-423 Oxford Road, M13 9WG
• Showing: all games (before 11pm)

With no bookings required, Turing Tap is taking the stress out of the tournament. If you're searching for a last-minute place to watch the World Cup in Manchester, then simply stroll into this welcoming pub and grab a pint before finding your spot to watch the match.

They're showing all the games with a kick-off at 11pm or earlier, from the group stages right through to the final. They're also running a competition throughout the fixtures, where you'll get a scorecard that offers you the chance to win prizes the more stamps you collect.

• Why we recommend: with giant screens, Chinese dishes and ice cold beers, The White Lion has all the big game bases covered. There's a lively feel to this local favourite, and we always feel at home here
• Location: Liverpool Road, Castlefield, M3 4NQ
• Showing: all games

Want to watch the World Cup in a lively local? Get on over to The White Lion.

Whether you're a die-hard football fan or just here for the excitement, this place has got your match day covered. Expect all the drama on the big screen with a refreshing flow of perfectly poured pints and epic in-game snacks.

• Why we recommend: for anyone after more of an elevated viewing experience, Zouk is an excellent choice, offering elevated Indian dining, reserved seating and full table service as you watch on one of two big mezzanine screens
• Location: Unit 5, Chester Street, Oxford Road, M1 5QS
• Showing: England games

An Indian bar and restaurant that's a real favourite among locals, Zouk will be showing England matches live on two large mezzanine screens. You can enjoy full table service and reserved seating for the game, all evening long.

This classy choice promises a more sophisticated feel, with an excellent menu to order from while you watch. Think king prawn biryani, chicken jalfrezi, palak panner and much more.