FIFA World Cup 2026 in Melbourne: Where to Watch the Matches

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The Pub at Crown

2 km

southbank

The Pub at Crown

2 km

southbank

If you can’t be at the game, then The Pub at Crown is the next best thing. Mega screens and private booths with surround sound for Sports watching makes this the place to be for all major sporting events! Enjoy drinks and pub food, competitions, giveaways and events, featuring appearances by your favourite sports stars. Check out our live sports schedule for the full line-up of upcoming sports events at Crown Melbourne.

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Sports Bar at Crown

2.1 km

southbank

Sports Bar at Crown

2.1 km

southbank

If you can’t be at the game, then the Sports Bar is the next best thing. With 18 screens to choose from and TAB facilities in the bar, get together with your mates, and make Sports Bar your home away from home. Enjoy drinks and bar food, competitions, giveaways and events, featuring appearances by your favourite sports stars Check out our live sports schedule for the full line-up of upcoming sports events at Crown Melbourne.

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Jackpot Bar at Crown

2.2 km

southbank

Jackpot Bar at Crown

2.2 km

southbank

Jackpot bar is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week and is the prime location for a catch-up with friends, colleagues and family, anytime of the day. Enjoy a local tap beer or bottles brew or sit back and relax with a glass of wine or cocktail. Jackpot Bar is the perfect spot to catch- up on your latest sports fix with most major games played on the various screens around the venue. Located right in the middle of the main gaming floor.

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Golden Gate Hotel

1.5 km

melbourne

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Golden Gate Hotel

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1.5 km

melbourne

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Established in 1853, the Golden Gate Hotel is an iconic pub that offers a contemporary dining experience with the relaxed and friendly atmosphere of a traditional pub. Whether you’re after the place to catch up for a casual drink, party with friends or hold that special occasion, our team are dedicated to providing you with a memorable experience.

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Melbourne Public

1.8 km

south wharf

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Melbourne Public

(6)

1.8 km

south wharf

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EAT, DRINK, BE MELBOURNE.

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Middle Park Hotel

1.9 km

middle park

$$$

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Middle Park Hotel

(6)

1.9 km

middle park

$$$

The Middle Park Hotel offers dining in the bar and restaurant, with seasonal menus championing the best of Victorian produce. Our diverse autumn menu boasts intricate meals including salted mixed baby beets, four-point lamb rack, lemon tart and more.

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The Wharf Hotel

2.1 km

melbourne

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The Wharf Hotel

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2.1 km

melbourne

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Perched on the banks of the Yarra River, The Wharf Hotel is superbly located within the modern WTC Wharf precinct. With premium areas both indoors and outdoors, The Wharf Hotel enjoys the unique combination of a friendly local pub with stunning city views and waterfront ambience. Did we mention we’ve got some of the finest local musos on stage every weekend and 8 big screens showing all the latest sporting action from around the globe? So sit back, relax and say cheers with us!

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Hopscotch

2.6 km

melbourne

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Hopscotch

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2.6 km

melbourne

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Found on Southbank overlooking the city, Hopscotch is an Urban Beer Bar more like your dream backyard, complete with 30 flavours of beer on tap. The craftiest of them all are the unique batches made by Frank, the custom microbrewery. The riverside terrace plays host to social gatherings, soaking up the city atmosphere. Food-wise, Hopscotch is all about a quick, quality hand full of fun so you can balance your drink in the other hand.

Exchange Hotel

0.6 km

port melbourne

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Exchange Hotel

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0.6 km

port melbourne

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Located on Port Melbourne’s Bay Street, The Exchange is an award-winning pub offering bar, restaurant and function room facilities in a relaxed and friendly environment. Whether you’re catching up for a drink with friends, enjoying a meal from our acclaimed menu or hosting a special event, our team are dedicated to making your experience a memorable one.

Limerick Arms

1.4 km

south melbourne

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Limerick Arms

(7)

1.4 km

south melbourne

Looking for a spot to watch live sport? The Limerick Arms is the perfect place to cheer on your favourite team and grab a bite to eat with friends while watching the game. The sports bar aspect is premium with multiple large HD screens, making for exceptional viewing from anywhere in the venue. The Limerick Arms proudly plays every AFL, NRL and Super Rugby game live & loud, as well as UFC, cricket, soccer and any major world sporting event. The Limerick Arms is the perfect spot to watch all of your favourite sporting events.

Hightail

2.2 km

docklands

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Hightail

(27)

2.2 km

docklands

A sprawling bar and grill located on Collins Street, serving up classic pub meals, a daily happy hour and gorgeous event spaces for hire.

Quarterhouse

2.4 km

docklands

Quarterhouse

2.4 km

docklands

Located on Collins Street, this three-level drinking and dining hub in Melbourne’s CBD awaits, blending modern pub culture with modern city energy. A place where cold pints meet warm company, where weekday escapes turn into unforgettable nights, and where the city’s pulse meets a breath of fresh air.

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Harvey's Sports Bar & Grill

3.5 km

st kilda

(9)

Harvey's Sports Bar & Grill

(9)

3.5 km

st kilda

Harvey's is your home of the FIFA World Cup! Showing every game live and loud. Melbourne’s ultimate destination for sports enthusiasts! Immerse yourself in an electrifying atmosphere where every seat is the best seat in the house, and every game is an unforgettable event. Our state-of-the-art multimedia screens including legendary 4m screen + 17 supporting screens and sound system puts you right in the heart of the action, whether it’s the grand final showdown, or extreme ironing, we’ve got you covered.

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Transport Hotel

3.1 km

melbourne

(10)

Transport Hotel

(10)

3.1 km

melbourne

Located on the ground floor of Transport Hotel, the Public Bar is Melbourne’s ultimate sports fan hangout. This lively hub is a go-to spot for live music, thrilling sports action on massive screens, and the refreshing taste of ice-cold beer. Whether you’re gearing up for the big game, catching up with mates after work, or just soaking in the city's electric atmsosphere, the Public Bar has it all. Loved by locals and visitors alike, it’s dynamic blend of entertainment and welcoming vibe makes the Public Bar the top destination for sports fans in Melbourne's vibrant scene.

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Good Nature Hotel

3.3 km

melbourne

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Good Nature Hotel

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3.3 km

melbourne

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Big game energy, cold drinks and a front-row seat to Melbourne’s biggest sporting moments. Good Nature Hotel is your place for live sport in Melbourne CBD, right in the heart of Federation Square and just minutes from the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Set between the city and Melbourne’s major event precinct, we’re perfectly placed for AFL at the MCG, summer cricket, the Australian Open, Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix and so much more.