Where To Watch The World Cup 2026 In Manchester

• Location: Printworks, Dantzic Street, M4 2AD
• Why we recommend: promising free entry and a buzzing atmopshere across all of England's matches, this affordable sports bar will be bringing you all the action

Walkabout are known for three things: being Australian, having wonderfully cheap drinks, and being a great place for live sport. They're offering free tickets for all the England games, so be sure to secure your spot early.

So if you're wondering where to watch the World Cup in Manchester city centre, their swarm of HD TVs, giant projector screen and amazing atmosphere will ensure you have the best time.

• Location: 138 Deansgate, M3 2RP
• 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

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.

• Location: Great Northern, 2 Watson Street, M3 4LP
• Why we recommend: not only can you watch the excitement on screen, but you can also have some competition of your own in the gaming areas

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, 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.

• Location: Ship Canal House, 98 King Street, M2 4WU
• Why we recommend: what could be better for pre-match entertainment than playing interactive darts and sipping creative cocktails?

Make a beeline to Flight Club to watch the World Cup in style. Kick off your night with an hour of darts before settling in to watch right from the oche. 

Prefer to leave the sport to the pros? Book a table in front of the big screen instead. Wherever you pull up a pew, there's ice cold pints, creative cocktails and cracking pub grub to keep your refreshed along the way.

• Location: Hardman Square, M3 3HG
• Why we recommend: this is a top pick for watching the World Cup outdoors, and the pergola-style interior is gorgeous too

While well-known for their alfresco drinking and dining options, The Lawn Club is also one of the best places in Spinningfields for watching the World Cup. Expect big screens inside the pergola-inspired space and outside on the lawn, with a brilliant atmosphere for every England fixture.

If hunger strikes while you're watching the game, get stuck into plates of currywurst loaded fries, Szechuan tofu burgers and truffle mushroom pizzas.

• Location: 49 Portland Street, M1 3LD
• Why we recommend: this is one of the most affordable choices for watching sports, and they've got a varied menu to boot

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 England games 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.

• Location: 71-75 Piccadilly, M1 2BS
• Why we recommend: a cheerful local boozer with plenty of screens to choose from, Piccadilly Tavern is a relaxed spot to watch from

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

• Location: 125 Deansgate, M3 2LH
• Why we recommend: boasting a whopping 35 screens, it's almost impossible not to have an excellent view at Box

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. 

• Location: 201 Deansgate, M3 3NW
• Why we recommend: there's more to this place than just watching the game - you can have some friendly competition of your own on the interactive shuffleboard tables

Electric Shuffle Manchester has your World Cup watching sorted, with big screens, cold drinks, great food and a big atmosphere for every England game. That's just or starters.

Kick things off with an hour of high tech shuffleboard then watch the game from your private table or book a spot in front of the big screen to leave the sporting action to the professionals. Reserve your sport for just £50, redeemable against your bill on the night.

• Location: 37 Booth Street, M2 4AA
• Why we recommend: a charming sports bar with a mouthwatering menu, The Director's Box will keep you well-fuelled throughout the tournament

Great food and drink makes The Director's Box an ideal Manchester bar to watch the 2026 World Cup. 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.

• Location: 4 Oldham Street, Northern Quarter, M1 1JQ
• Why we recommend: for somewhere to enjoy scrumptious food and drink while you watch the game, The Crafty Pig is an excellent choice - plus, entry is free

The Crafty Pig is a classic pub for mouthwatering burgers, juicy, grilled meats, and plenty of pints, where refreshments go hand-in-hand with live sport. You'll find them in the Northern Quarter, complete with plenty of big screens to watch on.

They'll be showing every single one of the England matches, with tickets available for free. Seating is unreserved, so be sure to make your way down early.

• Location: The Printworks, 27 Withy Grove, M4 2BS
• Why we recommend: a friendly boozer that's screening every England game for free, Tank & Paddle promises a great view and a buzzing vibe

Wondering where to watch the World Cup in Manchester for free? Tank & Paddle in The Printworks are showing every single one of the England matches, among others, with no charge for entry.

Get down early to secure a seat, and get stuck into a wide variety of drinks and hearty pub fare like stone-baked pizzas and scrumptious burgers.

• Location: 20 Dale Street, M1 1EZ
• 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

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.

• Location: 99 Sir Matt Busby Way, M16 0SZ
• Why we recommend: this place lives and breathes football, so it's only right to watch the biggest tournament of all right here

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.

• Location: 12 Southgate, M3 3RB
• Why we recommend: we love the traditional Irish vibes here, and it's the number one place to be for Guinness fans

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.