Where To Watch The World Cup 2026 In Manchester

• Why we recommend: this is a top pick for watching the World Cup outdoors, thanks to its massive screen in the garden, and the pergola-style interior is gorgeous too. We also love how varied their food offering is, making it a perfect pick for large groups who all want something different
• Location: Hardman Square, M3 3HG
• Showing: England games

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.

• 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, Freight Island 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, 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 is set to be the largest FanPark in Europe, 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: what could be better for pre-match entertainment than playing interactive darts and sipping creative cocktails? This quirky venue offers something a little different for your viewing experience, and you can even enjoy the match from your own private oche
• Location: Ship Canal House, 98 King Street, M2 4WU
• Showing: England games

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.

• 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, and even stay in your private area for the game. Plus, we can't get enough of their creative cocktails
• Location: 201 Deansgate, M3 3NW
• Showing: England games

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

• Why we recommend: bucketloads of beer, big screens and an even bigger matchday atmos - this place has your World Cup watching covered. And if you book early, you can secure one of the best seats for views of the game
• Location: 35 Peter Street, Deansgate, 5BG
• Showing: England games

BrewDog is getting into the World Cup spirit with epic matchday atmosphere, ice-cold beers, big screens, and unbeatable energy. Join your fellow fans as the Three Lions take on Croatia, Ghana and Panama, with every moment shown live and loud.

As well as all kinds of craft beer, there's burgers, wings, veggie delights and plenty more pub grub to keep your energy high. Be sure to use the code 'WORLD CUP' when you book to guarantee a great seat.

• 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, 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 Diecast - expect celebrity guests, football legends, cracking tunes and a buzzing crowd in this two hour pre-match show
• Location: 51 Ducie Street, M1 2JQ
• Showing: England games

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: promising free entry and a buzzing atmopshere across all of England's matches, this affordable sports bar will be bringing you all the action. There are countless HD screens and a huge projector, so you'll get a great view wherever you are
• Location: Printworks, Dantzic Street, M4 2AD
• Showing: England games and other big fixtures

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.

• 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, M2 4AA
• Showing: all games

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.

• 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, 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 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.

• 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, 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: for somewhere to enjoy scrumptious food and drink while you watch the game, The Crafty Pig is an excellent choice - plus, entry is free. There'll be big screens and an even bigger atmosphere, so be sure to secure your spot
• Location: 4 Oldham Street, Northern Quarter, M1 1JQ
• Showing: England games and other big fixtures

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.

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

• Why we recommend: a friendly boozer that's screening every England game for free, Tank & Paddle promises a great view and a buzzing vibe. There are TVs everywhere, and it's guaranteed to be packed full of fellow sports fans
• Location: The Printworks, 27 Withy Grove, M4 2BS
• Showing: England games and other big fixtures

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.

• 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: with big screens, a bigger bar and stacks of tables, this is the place to watch the World Cup with the whole gang. 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, The Waldorf pub in Manchester is a popular spot for its cask ales and classic pub grub. When the World Cup rolls around, it adds a passionate crowd to the mix too. 

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, 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: if you're wanting to party pre and post-match, Manahatta is the place to be to follow the team. They'll 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 the city centre? Manahatta Deansgate is showing all the England matches from the early group games to the final show piece. 

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: 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, 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: 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: boasting four huge screens and a cocktail or other drink of your choice, Loft Social knows how to get the party started when England are playing
• Location: 25 Bridge Street, Stockport, SK1 1XY
• Showing: England games

Looking for a super cool spot near the city to watch the World Cup? Get on down to Loft Social in Stockport.

Expect every kick beamed live on not one, not two, but four big screens. Tickets are just £15 and include a guaranteed seat and any cocktail, single spirit or mixer, wine or beer to kick things off.

• 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: this is the perfect place to get competitive with your mates long before kick off
• Location: 12 Tib Street, Northern Quarter, M4 1SH
• Showing: all games

To game before the game, get on over to NQ64 Manchester Northern Quarter. This epic spot is showing all the World Cup 2026 action on its big screens.

Expect top tier football, cold beers and plenty of neon button bashing. Tickets to watch a match are just £14.30 each and include two drinks.

• 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, 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 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, 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 giant screens, Chinese dishes and ice cold beers, The White Lion has all the big game bases covered
• 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.