Sweden has qualified for the FIFA World Cup so, for football fans, summer 2026 is best spent in front of the screen. However, you don't have to give up your nightlife completely to watch the matches, as there are plenty of places in Gothenburg that show them on the big screen so you can watch together with others. There's something very special about getting together, raising a glass of something delicious and cheering on the heroes of the World Cup together. New for this year is that bars have been able to apply for special permits for extended opening hours, in order to be able to show all of Sweden's matches. Whether you want to follow the football championship in a classic sports bar, a dingy pub or outdoors under the open sky, you'll find something to your taste. Here's the guide to where you can watch the 2026 World Cup in Gothenburg.
Bars showing the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Sports bars and other places in Gothenburg where you can watch the FIFA World Cup
Mäktig mästerskapsupplevelse
Jacy'z is providing what might just be Gothenburg's perhaps most spectacular World Cup experience is provided by Jacy'z. The destination hotel transforms Big Stage into a football arena with an international city vibe, large screens, DJs, arcade machines and free entry to all 104 matches. You have everything you need in one place here, so why not make a full evening of it and combine cheering with poolside lounging at Pachanga, dinner and drinks at Gogogaga Skybar or an overnight stay at the hotel? As several of the matches are played in the middle of the night, having a hotel bed just one lift ride away makes watching it extra enjoyable.
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Drakegatan 6, Centrum
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Jacy'z Hotel & Resort
031-350 44 10 - Read more on Thatsup
Pub vibes
Prost encourages all guests to slip on their match shirt and join in the football party that'll be running throughout the tournament. Gear up for weeks of great vibes on Viktoriagatan, with ice-cold beer, German food and plenty of football chat. All major matches are being shown on the big screen and you're warmly welcome whether you support Sweden, Germany or any other team. Table booking is recommended, but it's also fine to drop in as space allows.
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Viktoriagatan 2A, Centrum/Vasa
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Prost Bierhalle & Wirtshaus
031-51 57 57 - Read more on Thatsup
Gothenburg's official World Cup arena
As true sports fans, Glenn will obviously be showing plenty of matches during the football World Cup at their sports bars, which are found at three different addresses in Gothenburg. Exactly which matches are shown varies a little between the branches, so it's safest to double-check the schedule before you go there. But Glenn Ullevi will be showing all the matches - the sports bar is Gothenburg's official World Cup arena, with two large outdoor screens, 16 screens indoors, five bars and a merch shop. Whichever bar you end up in, you can count on really nice pub atmosphere, decent burgers and good beers.
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Skånegatan 1, Centrum Brahegatan 5-7 Krutvägen 2Glenn Sportsbar Ullevi
Skånegatan 1, CentrumGlenn Sportsbar Gamlestan
Brahegatan 5-7Glenn Sportsbar Kviberg
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Cheer the team on with like-minded people
Usually it's e-sports in focus at Kappa Bar, but during the World Cup they make an exception and show all the matches played during normal opening hours, and of course also the Sweden matches that are played at night. Football is best experienced together with others, preferably with something tasty in your glass and a bit of street food on your table. Just come here and get ready for a few fun hours of goals, misses, cheers, sadness and nerves together with other people who also get it.
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Rosenlundsgatan 8, Centrum
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Kappa Bar Göteborg
031-304 79 60 - Read more on Thatsup
Football, bar vibes and activities
Why not combine watching the sport with your own activity and turn it into an all-evening event? At Nordic Sportsbar you can both watch the Football World Cup and enjoy bowling, shuffleboard and gaming, and of course also eat American classics like burgers and steaks. Which matches they're showing is announced on the bar's website.
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Mölndalsvägen 95, Centrum
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Nordic Sportsbar
031-19 19 19 - Read more on Thatsup
Blue and yellow theme in the courtyard
In Nefertiti's inner courtyard, there'll be plenty of summery vibes during the World Cup. The whole place will turn into a blue-and-yellow party with food and drink, activities and competitions – and naturally the matches will be shown on a big screen (with sound!). There's plenty of seating and standing room, but it can still pay to arrive early, as this hangout is sure to be popular this summer.
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Hvitfeldtsplatsen 6, Centrum
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Nefertiti
076-762 00 88 - Read more on Thatsup
Book your own booth
Some of Gothenburg's biggest football fans can be found at Olivedal, among both the restaurant team and the guests. Naturally, many of the World Cup matches will be shown, including Sweden's showdowns with the Netherlands and Japan, though not the match against Tunisia. The restaurant has custom-built booth-seats where you have your very own screen – perfect if you want to watch with others but avoid crowds and poor sightlines. Pair with meatballs, a charcuterie board or something else delicious from the à la carte menu.
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Ranängsgatan 8, Centrum
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Restaurang Olivedal
031-27 90 70 - Read more on Thatsup
Delightful gastropub
At Pitcher's in Majorna you can cheer along together with other football enthusiasts, settled into a comfy leather sofa with a glass of frothy beer in hand. The team's heart beats a little stronger for gastronomy here, and the menu features well-made pub dishes, grilled items and plenty of vegetarian options. If you want to mix the football World Cup with a bit of your own activity during the break, you can take your friends to Pitcher's game room, where you can play both basketball and shuffleboard.
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Karl Johansgatan 92, Majorna
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Pitcher's Majorna
031-22 33 83 - Read more on Thatsup
Outdoors in the sunshine
There's always something going on on Foxes' programme, from live sport to quizzes and, naturally, summer 2026 will be devoted to the football World Cup. People from across Gothenburg gather to cheer on their team together here, particularly on the sun-kissed outdoor terrace. If you want to top up your energy reserves, you can get everything from pizza and burgers to salads and snacks.
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Gibraltargatan 8, Centrum/Johanneberg
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Foxes Bar Food Sport
031-16 38 48 - Read more on Thatsup
Magnificent atmosphere
What could be more Gothenburg than watching the World Cup at Ullevi? During the tournament, Ullevi Plaza and Ullevi open up to show Sweden's matches as well as the final on a big screen. There will also be entertainment, activities, and food and drink for sale. All with free entry! Expect an extraordinary atmosphere, plenty of celebrations, and genuine love of sport.
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Paradentrén, Ullevigatan, Centrum
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Ullevi
031-368 45 00 - Read more on Thatsup
Football party for everyone
Moreno Pizza throws a real party for the people when the World Cup kicks off, where everyone is welcome whether you're a football fanatic or just want to experience the atmosphere. Selected matches are broadcast live on a big screen and framed by atmospheric music playing in the background. Beer, pizza and other Italian goodies are always available.
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Stigbergstorget 10, Majorna
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Moreno Pizza
031-309 52 17 - Read more on Thatsup
Relaxed on Avenyn
If you want to watch the World Cup in the middle of Avenyn, you can make your way to Grace, which across its three floors has plenty of space for fans who want to cheer on their team together. As well as sport, they're passionate about flavours and offer a menu with favourites from Italy, America and Europe, as well as exciting signature cocktails, wine and beer. They'll ve broadcasting Sweden's matches against the Netherlands and Japan, but not Tunisia. Other World Cup matches played during Grace's opening hours are also shown on the screens.
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Kungsportsavenyen 9, Centrum/Avenyn
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Grace Sports Bar
031-730 49 00 - Read more on Thatsup
In stylish surroundings
John Scott's Palace is a popular gathering place for sports fans who want to cheer on their team together in stylish surroundings something one certainly does even during the football World Cup. They show as many matches as possible and the match schedule is updated regularly. Drop in with friends or on your own – the lively atmosphere means you're sure to get to know the other people at your table.
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Södra Hamngatan 2, Centrum
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John Scott's Palace
031-80 75 50 - Read more on Thatsup
World Cup lounge
During the World Cup, Corner turns into a World Cup lounge with a big screen, food, drinks and a love of football, all under the same roof. Enjoy Sweden's matches and other selected matches together with other fans. The party continues before, during and after the matches, so get here in good time to eat, have something to drink and just take in the atmosphere until it's time for kick-off.
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Mässans Gata 16, Centrum
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Corner
031-750 88 05 - Read more on Thatsup