Where To Watch The World Cup 2026 In Nottingham

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By Scarlett Welch Editor, DesignMyNight Scarlett has covered the UK's best restaurants, bars and events for DesignMyNight since 2023. She holds an MA in Media & Journalism, with bylines in The Crack magazine and South London News, among others. Last updated on 16th July 2026

Looking to catch all the action from the USA a little closer to home? There are plenty of options for where to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Nottingham, so grab all your pals and prepare to eat or drink your way through the tournament, streamed live from North America.

From traditional pubs to lively ping pong spots and cool sports bars, there's a place to suit every taste when football season rolls around. So book your spot now, and secure yourself a place in front of the big screen - though England may be out, the final is fast approaching on Sunday 19th July at 8pm, and you can also catch the third place game between England and France on Saturday 18th July at 10pm.

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Where To Watch The World Cup In Nottingham 2026: Handpicked By Locals




2. Box Nottingham

  • Why we recommend: a dedicated sports bar with more screens than you can even count, Box promises an electric atmosphere and plenty of competitive fun
  • Location: Units 1 & 2, 3, Thurland Street, NG1 3DR
  • Showing: all games

With 35 HD TVs all over the shop, including one that's absolutely massive, you won't miss a single second of the World Cup action. Settle in anywhere at Box to cheer on every kick with a steady flow of ice cold pints, creative cocktails and plenty of pizza.

There's all sorts to keep you entertained away from the big match too. Think shuffleboard, karaoke and Electric Darts - as well as live music on the weekend.

4. O'Neill's Nottingham

  • Why we recommend: with large screens on the wall and even private booth TVs, you'll get an amazing view wherever you are at O'Neill's - a dedicated sports bar that is used to putting on high-quality matchday experiences
  • Location: 8-9 Beastmarket Hill, NG1 6FB
  • Showing: all games

If you're on the hunt for a good sports pub to catch the latest match, check out O'Neills. Enjoy munching on scrumptious burgers and sipping on beer all while watching every last second of the game, with screens to be found everywhere you look.

There are even screens at the end of their booth tables, if you prefer a more private experience. Plus, their regular DJ sets provide the perfect pre or post-match entertainment.

6. Rescue Rooms

  • Why we recommend: one of our most lively choices for watching football, this club will turn into the ultimate matchday venue with DJs, affordable drinks and enormous screens
  • Location: 25 Goldsmith Street, NG1 5JT
  • Showing: England games

Looking for a vibrant, late-night venue to watch every single England game in? Trade your dancing shoes for catching fixtures on big screens, as this nightclub often fronts happy hour drinks prices and huge TVs both inside and out.

Entry is free, and there'll be DJs playing before and after the match. Plus, it's a great pick for celebrating way into the night.

7. The Blind Rabbit

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  • Why we recommend: this lively bar promises unique interiors and a great view of the game from its multiple large, HD screens
  • Location: 9 Weekday Cross, NG1 2GB
  • Showing: England games

Flaunting large screens all around the room, The Blind Rabbit is a fab venue for football watching. The New York-inspired bar also supplies plenty of pints, HD screens and comfort eats to help you get through the game - think burgers and loaded fries.

What makes this place really stand out is its eclectic interiors, filled with quirky signs, hanging lampshades and comfy booth seating.

8. Faradays

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  • Why we recommend: a budget-friendly pick with a welcoming atmopshere and an extensive menu of food and drink, Faradays offers a full matchday experience
  • Location: 23-27 Victoria Street, NG1 2EW
  • Showing: England games

Sitting a stone's throw from the city centre on Victoria Street, Faradays is a great, affordable choice for the footie. From the HD TVs dotted around their sleek space to the vast selection of real ale, it's delivering all the goods.

Even better, their menu is packed full of classic comfort eats for those sporting nights. We're talking stone-baked pepperoni pizzas, sweet chilli smoked tofu skewers or mushroom mac 'n' cheese, to name just a few dishes.

9. The Cross Keys

  • Why we recommend: boasting large screens and a classic pub menu, this place has got everything you could want from a city centre boozer
  • Location: 15 Byard Lane, NG1 2GJ
  • Showing: England games

Offering traditional charm in comfortable surroundings, this fun little boozer with big screens is perfect for making sure you don't miss a moment of the action. Nab yourself a spot before kick off and cheer on your team's colours, all while you enjoy fresh pints from the bar.

There's also a hearty menu to get stuck into, ranging from smoked mushroom burgers to hand-craved roasted ham or steak, ale and horseradish pie.

10. The Beeston Social

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  • Why we recommend: with delicious pizza, cocktails and arcade games to add to the experience, topped off by multiple HD TVs, you'll find more than your standard sports screenings at this Beeston favourite
  • Location: Beeston Square, NG9 2WJ
  • Showing: England games

With HD screens and the kookiest cocktails, The Beeston Social is a supreme spot to watch the World Cup. And when you're not rooting for your favourite team, you can get stuck into fun arcade machines and classic board games.

Surround yourself by their whacky interiors as you watch - think lots of foliage and artwork. Plus, there's a menu full of tasty pizzas to get your hands on as well.

11. Brewhouse & Kitchen

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  • Why we recommend: you won't find a better choice of craft beer anywhere else, with more than 50 on their list, and their relaxed outdoor terrace is perfect for some alfresco pre-match drinks
  • Location: Trent Bridge, NG2 2GS
  • Showing: England games

With over 50 craft beers and a huge list of gins to try, Brewhouse & Kitchen is one of our top picks of bars showing the World Cup in Nottingham. There are multiple TVs inside, and be sure to check out their spacious outdoor terrace too, overlooking the River Trent.

This brewery and restaurant near Trent Bridge is often fronting match day deals and discounts, while you can also hire out their private room as a more personal screening for your group. And when hunger strikes, there are scrumptious burgers, barbecue ribs and mac 'n' cheese on the menu.

12. Das Kino

  • Why we recommend: a late-night party spot with ping pong, pizzas and cocktails, Das Kino is the perfect choice for a livelier screening. The 2am closing time also lends itself well to those later games during this tournament
  • Location: 22 Fletcher Gate, NG1 2FZ
  • Showing: England games

With cool neon interiors, ping pong tables and daily-changing drinks deals, there's no better spot to catch the World Cup fixtures. Always the life and soul of the party, Das Kino will make sure you refuel with one of their awesome pizzas and plenty of tasty cocktails.

When you're done with your own competition over table tennis, settle down in front of the screen - and their 2am closing time means you can stick around after the game too.

14. Embankment

  • Why we recommend: a comfortable choice for pub football viewing, Embankment delivers on traditional vibes and hearty food in bucketloads
  • Location: 282-284 Arkwright Street, NG2 2GR
  • Showing: England games

Ideally located for fans visiting Nottingham's football ground, Embankment is sure to come alive with Forest fans and others alike backing England. The interiors are cosy and traditional, filled with comfortable leather sofas and TVs aplenty, and there's a relaxed beer garden to boot.

Better yet, loaded fries, burgers, hot dogs and more make up their menu, so you're sure to be well fed throughout the FIFA World Cup.

15. Industry

  • Why we recommend: showing each and every England match, this modern venue has got screens everywhere you look, paired with a fantastic menu
  • Location: 6-10 Carrington Street, NG1 7FF
  • Showing: England games

With big screens all over the place, Industry is a top spot for World Cup action. Every England game will be beamed live right here, so you can follow every pass, tackle and shot right in the heart of the city. 

There's plenty here to fuel up your fanatics. As well as a steady stream of ice cold pints and creative cocktails, there's epic pub grub, from wings and wraps to sharers, burgers and pizza.

16. Three Crowns

  • Why we recommend: there are countless HD screens to choose from here, and we can't get enough of their inventive pub menu that takes classic dishes to a whole new level
  • Location: 51 Upper Parliament Street, NG1 6LD
  • Showing: all games

If you're in need of pubs showing the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Nottingham, then Three Crowns is a sure-fire bet. Aside from the collection of HD screens around the venue making sure you don't miss a moment, there are affordable drinks to accompany.

Their food is just as good as their sports screenings are, ranging from Guinness barbecue burgers to scampi and chips or spinach and mozzarella pasta.

17. Bierkeller Nottingham

  • Why we recommend: there's plenty of entertainment both sides of the big match at Bierkeller. We're talking pool tables, darts lanes, beer pong and live DJs
  • Location: 15-17, Friar Lane, NG1 6DA
  • Showing: all games

The Bierkeller is the home of foot stomping and stein swinging fun in the heart of Nottingham. Get down here pre-match to soak up the atmosphere in the beer hall with a buzzing World Cup crowd.

When it's time for kick off, Shooters Sports Bar is the place to be. You can follow every kick on giant LED superscreens and many more TVs. 

18. Slug and Lettuce Market Square

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  • Why we recommend: with big screens, cocktails and chilled spritzes, plus crowd-pleasing dishes and sharers, this place has your big match moments sorted
  • Location: 49 Long Row, Market Square, NG1 6JB
  • Showing: England games

Slug and Lettuce Nottingham Market Square is a popular spot around these parts for its chic and stylish atmosphere. Here, you can watch the World Cup with your squad with a little added sparkle.

Expect big moments, a bigger atmosphere and a crowd right behind the Three Lions. Entry is free, but be sure to book a table to guarantee your seat in front of the big screen.

19. Be At One

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  • Why we recommend: for cocktail-lounge vibes meets big match energy, it's hard to beat Be At One
  • Location: 20A Victoria Street, NG1 2EX
  • Showing: England games and other big fixtures
A true cocktail institution, Be At One is best known around these parts for its exceptional service, vibrant party atmosphere and refreshingly laid-back vibe. When the World Cup rolls around, it kicks things up a notch with a buzzing crowd and big screens. 
 
From the first match to the final, get down here to celebrate like England are already champions. Book a table to watch the Three Lions and you'll score free chips and dips for your troubles.

20. Manahatta

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  • Why we recommend: you'll want to get down before kick off and stick around after the final whistle at Manahatta. It's got DJs, epic drinks deals and in-game snacks from stacked burgers to steaks and noodles
  • Location: 11 Queen Street, NG1 2BL
  • Showing: England games

America is one of the hosts of this year's World Cup, and you can transport to the U, S of A without leaving Nottingham at Manahatta. This New York-inspired cocktail bar is all vibrant plush leather seating, dazzling neon lights and floral backdrops.

If you're looking to pre-game, watch the big match and dance the night away, this is the place to be. 

21. The Willow Tree

  • Why we recommend: with a gorgeous garden and plenty of TVs, The Willow Tree offers a traditional pub experience and a friendly atmosphere
  • Location: Rufford Way, NG2 6LS
  • Showing: England games and other big fixtures

If you're wondering where to watch the World Cup in Nottingham, The Willow Tree's HD screens have you covered. Better yet, there's a gorgeous beer garden for taking a break at half-time, and pool tables or dartboards to get stuck into.

And to keep you fuelled throughout the matches? They're cooking up a menu of cauliflower and chickpea curry, halloumi burgers and chilli con carne.

22. The Larwood & Voce

  • Why we recommend: this charming pub pairs classic vibes and sports screenings with a modern menu full of hearty plates - what more could you want?
  • Location: Fox Road, NG2 6AJ
  • Showing: England games and other big fixtures

One of the city's best traditional boozers, Larwood & Voce - with its great beer selection, stripped-back interiors and modern British dining menu - is easily one of the top spots for the next football World Cup. So grab a proper pint and settle in for a great atmosphere.

Take a seat in front of one of their many screens, and tuck into the likes of chilli jam-topped halloumi burgers, prawn linguine or beef curry with jasmine rice.

Frequently Asked Questions

When Are England's World Cup Fixtures In 2026?

Here is England's route through the knockout stages:

Date

Kick-off (BST)

Fixture

Stage

Channel

Wed 17th Jun

9pm

England vs Croatia

Group L

ITV1 / ITVX

Tue 23rd Jun

9pm

England vs Ghana

Group L

BBC One / iPlayer

Sat 27th Jun

10pm

Panama vs England

Group L

ITV1 / ITVX

Wed 1st July

5pm

England vs DR Congo

Knockout

BBC One / iPlayer

Mon 6th July

1am

England vs Mexico

Knockout

BBC One / iPlayer

Sat 11th July

10pm

England vs Norway

Knockout

ITV1 / ITVX

Wed 15th July

8pm

England vs Argentina

Knockout

BBC One / iPlayer

Sun 19th Jul

8pm

Spain vs Argentina

Final

BBC & ITV (shared)

 

 

Do I need to book for World Cup matches?

Booking is highly advised for the World Cup, especially for England games which are likely to get very busy. Some venues may have availability for walks-ins, so it's always best to check in advance.

What channel is the World Cup on in the UK?

Both BBC and ITV are sharing coverage of the World Cup, so every match will be free to watch on one or the other.

Are there any free World Cup screenings in Nottingham?

Yes, lots of places will be showing the World Cup for free, including Lillie Langtry, Slug and Lettuce, Rescue Rooms and HUDDL.