There is still plenty of time to plan where you will be cheering on the Three Lions, so we’ve rounded up some of the best places to watch the matches
It’s all about to kick off with just days to go until England begin their bid for World Cup glory.
But there is still plenty of time to plan where you will be cheering on the Three Lions. We’ve rounded up some of the best rated and quirky venues from across the country so you can book ahead now and avoid being left on the bench.
The first England match is scheduled for June 17, where Harry Kane and the squad will take on Croatia, while Scotland is set to play against Haiti on June 14.
The Government has extended pub licensing hours in England and Wales specifically for World Cup matches.
Prices are accurate at the time of writing but please note availability may change by the time of print
Boxpark
Boxpark has several venues across London plus one in Liverpool and promises “huge screens, entertainment and unbeatable vibes” for every World Cup Game. Famous faces that have been spotted at Boxpark locations include Stormzy and Danny Dyer.
Entry: Starting from £11.25 plus booking fees
German Kraft
German Kraft, located inside Mercato Metropolitano at Elephant & Castle in London, has capacity for 700 people with matches shown on an outdoor 20 sqm screen. Oh and did we mention the venue sells 1 litre steins of beer for £10?
Entry: Free (first-come, first-served)
Rooftop Cinema Club
Turn the World Cup into a cinematic event with Rooftop Cinema Club, which has open-air venues with skyline views in Peckham and Stratford in London. Entry includes a lounge seat and free beer, wine or prosecco.
Entry: £15 (includes drink) or £18 (includes drink and tub of popcorn)
Brighton Palace Pier
Brighton Palace Pier is screening World Cup matches at Horatio’s Bar, featuring a large outdoor big screen, multiple indoor TVs and seaside views. No booking required, so arriving early is recommended.
Entry: £1 per person to get on Brighton Palace Pier
Drill Shed
The Drill Shed, a 750-capacity live music and cultural venue at Lido Margate in Kent, will be showing the England games on big screens this summer. DJs will be warming the venue up before kick-off to get you in the mood.
Entry: Starting from £7.50 plus booking fees
Freight Island
Depot Mayfield and Freight Island in Manchester are coming together to form We Are Football Festival, which is being described as Europe’s largest World Cup fan park. The entire place will have capacity for up to 15,000 people with multiple viewing areas.
Entry: Starting from £4.50 plus booking fees
Victoria Baths
Victoria Baths in Manchester is being turned into a what could possibly be the prettiest fan zone, with England games being shown from the venue’s iconic swimming pools. Victory at the Baths is a summer event with food and DJs.
Entry: Starting from £4 plus booking fees
Times Square
A World Cup fan zone will be taking over Times Square in Newcastle with a giant LED screen for England matches. Hosted by We Are Fanzones, you will be kept well fed and watered with bars and street food, as well as DJs playing before and after games.
Entry: Starting from £6.50 plus booking fees
Luna Springs
Luna Springs in Birmingham normally hosts cinema nights and raves, but this summer it’ll be screening England’s World Cup 2026 games too. Expect a party atmosphere with large outdoor screens, food and music.
Entry: Starting from £6 with booking fees
O2 Academy Leeds
4TheFans is taking over the O2 Academy Leeds music venue for England matches this summer, with custom production, lighting, and sound system. Drinks deals will be available including its famous two pinters.
Entry: Starting from £9.63 plus booking fees
Mount Wise Stadium
Watch every England World Cup game live outdoors at Mount Wise Stadium in Newquay, featuring food, drinks, entertainment and a family-friendly zone. The stadium is normally home to Newquay AFC and has a capacity of 5,000.
Entry: Starting from £4 plus booking fees
OVO Arena
OVO Hydro in Glasgow will show all the Scotland games on a giant screen as part of its Our Moment Live series, in what is being described as the biggest watch party in the area. The event will feature pre-match entertainment.
Entry: Starting from £19.50 for children, or £29.50 for adults
The Pitt
Music venue The Pitt in Edinburgh is also being taken over by 4TheFans to host Scotland matches. The venue will become an “immersive football hubs” featuring huge screens, DJs, competitions and giveaways.
Entry: Starting from £8 plus booking fees
