North America is the obvious answer, but barring a trip overseas, you'll have to do with the impeccable atmosphere of a fan zone or a pub in peak footie season. Walk into any London establishment between 11 June and 19 July and you're almost guaranteed to see the Three Lions and other national squads throwing it down on the big screen at one of the biggest sports events of the year. Our guide to where to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in London highlights the best places to catch your team's matches, so read on! Note that the list doesn't include any dedicated sports bars or pubs, as those are covered in our round-up of the best sports bars in London. All of them are sure to be showing the FIFA tournament, so it's worth taking a look at that guide as well.
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Where to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 in London
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FIFA World Cup 2026 in London
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1The Falconbrook Proper pub viewing party
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2Big Penny Social Electric craft brewery
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3The George Live in the pub
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4Toca Social Immerse yourself in the footie
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5Flat Iron Square Food court goes full food pitch
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6The Exhibit Beers, burgers, and football in Balham
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7The London Fields Trendy Hackney venue
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8The Volley An inclusive place to watch the World Cup
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9Boxpark Family-friendly football fan zones
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10Bat & Ball Top-notch audio quality
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11Gravity Max Urban theme parks
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12Between the Bridges Riverside pitch
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13Signature Brew Fresh pints off the bench
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14Pizza Pilgrims Pizza + football
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15Roxy Ball Room Leave the kids at home
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16Rooftop Cinema Club Panoramic views of the pitch and the city
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17Amazing Grace Stay for overtime
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18The Alma One for the ex-gaffer lookalikes
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19Cinnamon Kitchen In it to win it
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20Record Bars Putting the win in vinyl
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21Kick Off Club The ultimate fan clubs
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22German Kraft Party like it's 1966
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Proper pub viewing party
If you're looking to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the Clapham Junction area, The Falconbrook is a top destination. You'll be able to catch every moment live at this recently refurbish neighbourhood local thanks to its big screens, with an electric atmosphere adding to the occasion and cold pints flowing all match long. Walk-ins welcome, but booking is strongly recommended for key fixtures to make sure you have the best seats in the house.
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Tempo House, 1-13 Falcon Rd, Battersea
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The Falconbrook
020-816 108 99 - Read more on Thatsup
Live in the pub
Grade II-listed Fitzrovia pub The George is bringing all the World Cup action to all its spaces live, including areas available for private and semi-private viewings. You can watch the games accompanied by classic pub grub, refreshing beers on tap, and some of the best pints of Guinness you'll find in London.
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55 Great Portland St, Fitzrovia
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The George Fitzrovia
020-394 637 40 - Read more on Thatsup
Food court goes full food pitch
The Flat Iron Square food court in London Bridge will be showing World Cup matches both in its indoor arches and the outside area, with more than 50 screens in total ensuring you don't miss any of the action. You can enjoy the game while nibbling on street food from the different on-site vendors and downing pints from the house brewery.
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45 Southwark St, Southwark
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Beers, burgers, and football in Balham
Balham's party destination, The Exhibit, is screening all the action throughout the FIFA World Cup tournament. You can book a free ticket to secure your table for all matches, including for the final. Always a lively spot, the venue is sure to have a great matchday atmosphere, and there's an excellent garden area here too.
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12 Balham Station Rd
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The Exhibit Balham
020-877 265 56 - Read more on Thatsup
Trendy Hackney venue
Trendy and multi-faceted East End pub The London Fields will be screening every match of the tournament, with the sound on full for England matches so you'll feel right in the heart of the action. You're welcome to book a table in advance for most matches, but walk-in space is also available at the bar. A variety of food and drinks are on offer too.
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137 Mare Street, Hackney/Dalston
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The London Fields
020-388 961 73 - Read more on Thatsup
An inclusive place to watch the World Cup
The Volley is a craft beer pub and sports bar in Old Street that's redefining the football-watching experience. They screen all televised matches on TNT, Sky, Amazon, and terrestrial channels, including the 2026 World Cup matches. They're primarily walk-in, so just head over there, find a spot, grab a pint, and enjoy.
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The Warehouse, 211 Old St
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The Volley
075-883 098 35 - Read more on Thatsup
Family-friendly football fan zones
This summer, Boxpark is bringing back its iconic live screenings for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, transforming all its venues into buzzing, family-friendly football fan zones. Fans can watch the biggest matches across all their sites in a vibrant atmosphere with street food, live DJs, giant screens, and ice-cold drinks courtesy, making Boxpark a go-to destination to support the Three Lions in style.
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192-198 Camden High St, Camden Town 99 George St, Croydon Olympic Way, Wembley/Brent 2-10 Bethnal Green Rd, ShoreditchBoxpark Camden
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boxpark.co.uk/boxpark-camdenBoxpark Croydon
boxpark.co.uk/croydonBoxpark Wembley
boxpark.co.uk/wembleyBoxpark Shoreditch
boxpark.co.uk/shoreditchBoxpark Camden
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020-718 688 00Boxpark Wembley
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Top-notch audio quality
The Bat & Ball sports bars in Covent Garden and Stratford are joining in on the fun for this summer's World Cup. They'll be showing the matches on multiple state-of the-art HD screens paired with stadium-like sound quality for an unparalleled viewing experience that captures every moment.
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50 Earlham St, Covent Garden 2 Montfichet Road, NewhamBat & Ball Covent Garden
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Urban theme parks
With the summer of sports in full swing, Gravity MAX is bringing a packed programme of immersive events and entertainment throughout June and July across its Wandsworth and Westfield Stratford venues. All matches of the 2026 World Cup will be shown live on big screens at both sites, complete with great food, drinks, and vibrant viewing atmospheres.
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Westfield Stratford City, Montfichet Road, Newham Wandsworth High Street, WandsworthGravity Max Westfield Stratford
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Riverside pitch
Despite rumours to the contrary, seasonal South Bank venue Between the Bridges is returning this year and making full use of the sports event of the summer. Encompassing three heated and covered spaces, seven screens (including three giant video walls), and multiple bars and street-food traders, not to mention a peachy riverside location, it has everything you need to make every match an occasion.
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The Queen's Walk, South Bank/Lambeth/Southwark
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Fresh pints off the bench
The Haggerston home of the Signature Brew brewery will be hosting live screenings of the FIFA 2026 World Cup, featuring all England group matches and a selection of other tournament games on a large screen. Attendees can enjoy fresh pints served directly from the brewery while watching the action.
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340 Acton Mews, Shoreditch/Dalston
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Signature Brew Haggerston
020-792 394 17 - Read more on Thatsup
Pizza + football
This summer, select Pizza Pilgrims locations will host ticketed World Cup viewing parties, combining a high-energy matchday atmosphere with communal seating and authentic pizza. In partnership with Beavertown Brewery, every attendee receives a guaranteed seat, a welcome beer such as Neck Oil IPA, and opportunities to participate in games and win prizes. These events are designed to offer the excitement of a live stadium experience without the typical crowded chaos of a traditional sports bar.
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12 Hertsmere Rd, Canary Wharf/Tower Hamlets 40-42 Parkway, Camden Town 136 Shoreditch High St, Shoreditch 219 King's Rd, Chelsea 38 QueenswayPizza Pilgrims Canary Wharf
12 Hertsmere Rd, Canary Wharf/Tower HamletsPizza Pilgrims Camden
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pizzapilgrims.co.uk/pizzerias/camdenPizza Pilgrims Shoreditch
pizzapilgrims.co.uk/pizzerias/shoreditchPizza Pilgrims Chelsea
pizzapilgrims.co.uk/pizzerias/chelseaPizza Pilgrims Hyde Park
pizzapilgrims.co.uk/pizzerias/hyde-parkPizza Pilgrims Canary Wharf
020-301 980 20Pizza Pilgrims Camden
020-816 783 66Pizza Pilgrims Shoreditch
020-301 976 20Pizza Pilgrims Chelsea
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Leave the kids at home
The adults-only Roxy Ball Room in the City offers drinks alongside a variety of games to play in a lively, dimly lit setting. They'll be showing FIFA World Cup 2026 matches on big screens with full sound, with plenty of entertainment to keep you busy pre- and post-match. A menu of snacks like wings and pizza will help make sure your energy levels don't dip.
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33 St Mary Axe, The City/City of London
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Roxy Ball Room St Mary Axe
020-812 952 00 - Read more on Thatsup
Panoramic views of the pitch and the city
The Peckham branch of Rooftop Cinema Club, an outdoor cinema located atop the Bussey Building, will be kicking off the 2026 summer of sport with a screening of the first England World Cup match on 17 June. The semis and finals will also be screened in July. With stunning 360-degree city views for a backdrop, you can watch the matches from comfy deckchairs, with food and drink delivered directly to your seat.
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Roof A, Bussey Building, 133 Rye Lane, Peckham
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Stay for overtime
The Amazing Grace venues will be showing all England World Cup games on their big screens, offering a mix of seated zones and standing spots. In addition to match-fuelling bites and refreshing pints, they'll be hosting live entertainment throughout and after matches. Private areas for group hire are available as well.
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One for the ex-gaffer lookalikes
Wandsworth pub The Alma is setting the tonestraight from kick-off with a World Cup launch party featuring live music and a tongue-in-cheek Gareth Southgate lookalike competition. Don your best Nordy waistcoat and get into the party spirit at this lively spot, with an elevated menu of British classics available to tuck into as well.
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499 Old York Rd, Wandsworth
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The Alma Wandsworth
020-887 025 37 - Read more on Thatsup
In it to win it
The Battersea branch of Vivek Singh's Cinnamon Kitchen is adding a competitive twist to its signature menu offerings like chops and curries. For any of the games shown during the restaurant's operating hours, you can try to predict the winning team and final score. If you guess the winner, you get 25% off drinks, while the exact final score gets you a whopping 50% off.
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4 Arches Ln, Vauxhall/Battersea
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Cinnamon Kitchen Battersea
020-399 550 75 - Read more on Thatsup
Putting the win in vinyl
The Record Bars, a group of vinyl-led hotspots in London, will be screening the World Cup matches, pairing big-screen action with signature food, drink, and a lively atmosphere. With their music-first setting and lively atmosphere, they're the kind of places made for settling in and staying long after the final whistle.
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8-10 Northcote Road, Battersea 78 Venn Street, Clapham 350-354 Old Street, Shoreditch 135 Fortess Rd, Camden TownNorthcote Records
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The ultimate fan clubs
This summer, the Kick Off Club is transforming three of London's premier nightclubs – Outernet London, Electric Brixton, and Colour Factory – into immersive World Cup fan zones that place football screenings within high-energy club environments. Each venue offers a distinct theme, ranging from a 90s acid house warehouse rave at Colour Factory to a nostalgic Britpop aesthetic at Electric Brixton, alongside Outernet's massive high-definition indoor screen and audio-visual setup.
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Charing Cross Road Brixton Hill, Brixton 8 Queen's YardOuternet London
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Party like it's 1966
German Kraft Brewery has announced a major FIFA World Cup screening programme at its flagship Elephant and Castle site within Mercato Metropolitano, featuring a massive 20sqm screen with a 700-guest capacity. Entry to the open-air fan zone is free on a first-come, first-served basis, with live DJs alongside a variety of country-themed cocktails and £10 steins of tank-fresh beer. To enhance the matchday experience, the first ten pints will be given away free after every England and Germany goal.
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Mercato Metropolitano, 42 Newington Causeway, Southwark
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