FIFA World Cup 2026 in Birmingham: Best Pubs & Bars to Watch

Birmingham's buzzing for World Cup 2026. The city's got over 120 pubs showing every match from June 11 to July 19 on BBC and ITV, most staying open past midnight.

Upcoming World Cup Fixtures

Click on the fixtures below to find the best venues showing them.

FIFA World Cup

6th Jun

00:00

TBC

TBC

FIFA World Cup

11th Jun

19:00

Mexico

South Africa

FIFA World Cup

12th Jun

02:00

South Korea

TBC

FIFA World Cup

12th Jun

19:00

Canada

TBC

FIFA World Cup

13th Jun

01:00

USA

Paraguay

FIFA World Cup

13th Jun

19:00

Qatar

Switzerland

FIFA World Cup

13th Jun

22:00

Brazil

Morocco

FIFA World Cup

14th Jun

01:00

Haiti

Scotland

FIFA World Cup

14th Jun

04:00

Australia

TBC

FIFA World Cup

14th Jun

17:00

Germany

Curacao

FIFA World Cup

14th Jun

20:00

Netherlands

Japan

FIFA World Cup

14th Jun

23:00

Ivory Coast

Ecuador

FIFA World Cup

15th Jun

02:00

TBC

Tunisia

FIFA World Cup

15th Jun

16:00

Spain

Cape Verde Islands

FIFA World Cup

15th Jun

19:00

Belgium

Egypt

FIFA World Cup

15th Jun

22:00

Saudi Arabia

Uruguay

FIFA World Cup

16th Jun

01:00

Iran

New Zealand

FIFA World Cup

16th Jun

19:00

France

Senegal

FIFA World Cup

16th Jun

22:00

TBC

Norway

FIFA World Cup

17th Jun

01:00

Argentina

Algeria

FIFA World Cup

17th Jun

04:00

Austria

Jordan

FIFA World Cup

17th Jun

17:00

Portugal

TBC

FIFA World Cup

17th Jun

20:00

England

Croatia

FIFA World Cup

17th Jun

23:00

Ghana

Panama

FIFA World Cup

18th Jun

02:00

Uzbekistan

Colombia

FIFA World Cup

18th Jun

19:00

TBC

Switzerland

FIFA World Cup

18th Jun

22:00

Canada

Qatar

FIFA World Cup

19th Jun

01:00

Mexico

South Korea

FIFA World Cup

19th Jun

19:00

USA

Australia

FIFA World Cup

19th Jun

22:00

Scotland

Morocco

FIFA World Cup

20th Jun

01:00

Brazil

Haiti

FIFA World Cup

20th Jun

04:00

Paraguay

TBC

Find Pubs Showing World Cup 2026 Matches in Birmingham

Use FANZO to track down pubs broadcasting World Cup 2026 across Birmingham. Drop in your location, pick the match you fancy, and see which pubs are actually showing it. Filter by neighbourhood (Digbeth, Broad Street, City Centre) or vibe to nail down your match-day spot.

Where to Watch World Cup 2026 in Birmingham by Area

Birmingham's sports pubs spread right across the city, with hotspots that guarantee big screens and proper World Cup atmosphere.

Birmingham's Top World Cup 2026 Spots:

City Centre & Broad Street:

  • Broad Street - 30+ bars and pubs, massive screens, late opening until 2am
  • Brindleyplace - 15+ waterside bars, outdoor seating, mix of crowds
  • New Street area - 18+ pubs near the station, handy for quick access

Digbeth & Creative Quarter:

  • Digbeth - 12+ independent bars, younger crowd, warehouse vibes
  • Custard Factory area - 8+ bars with outdoor spaces and street food

Suburbs & Residential:

  • Moseley - 10+ traditional pubs, local crowd, family-friendly during day matches
  • Harborne - 8+ pubs, village feel, less hectic than city centre
  • Sutton Coldfield - 12+ pubs, suburban spots, parking available

Near Villa Park:

  • Aston area - 10+ pubs, Villa fans territory, opens early for England matches

Birmingham pubs typically have 3-8 screens and hold 70-180 people. Broad Street venues go bigger with 200+ capacity.

FAQ: World Cup 2026 in Birmingham Pubs

Need to book ahead for World Cup 2026 matches in Birmingham? England games and the final need booking 2 weeks minimum. Other matches, rock up 30-40 minutes early and you'll usually get in, especially mid-week.

Where's the best atmosphere in Birmingham for World Cup matches? Broad Street pulls the biggest crowds with 30+ bars going mental for England. Digbeth's got a different energy if you want something less mainstream but still buzzing.

Do Birmingham pubs open late for the 1am kick-offs? Most sports pubs on Broad Street and in the city centre stay open until 2-3am for late World Cup matches. Check specific pubs on FANZO for confirmed hours.

Any outdoor screens for watching World Cup 2026 in Birmingham? Brindleyplace and some Digbeth bars have outdoor setups. A few Broad Street spots add temporary outdoor screens specifically for major tournaments.

Best spot if you're driving to watch World Cup matches? Moseley, Harborne or Sutton Coldfield have better parking than city centre. Most suburban pubs have car parks or street parking nearby.