World Cup 2026 in London: Best Bars & Pubs to Watch

London has 500+ pubs showing the FIFA World Cup 2026. Every match is live on BBC and ITV, free-to-air. Find your nearest venue and book your seat on FANZO.

Upcoming World Cup Fixtures

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

FIFA World Cup 26 ™

13th Jun

22:00

Brazil

Morocco

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14th Jun

01:00

Haiti

Scotland

FIFA World Cup 26 ™

14th Jun

04:00

Australia

Turkey

FIFA World Cup 26 ™

14th Jun

17:00

Germany

Curacao

FIFA World Cup 26 ™

14th Jun

20:00

Netherlands

Japan

FIFA World Cup 26 ™

14th Jun

23:00

Ivory Coast

Ecuador

FIFA World Cup 26 ™

15th Jun

02:00

Sweden

Tunisia

FIFA World Cup 26 ™

15th Jun

16:00

Spain

Cape Verde Islands

FIFA World Cup 26 ™

15th Jun

19:00

Belgium

Egypt

FIFA World Cup 26 ™

15th Jun

22:00

Saudi Arabia

Uruguay

FIFA World Cup 26 ™

16th Jun

01:00

Iran

New Zealand

FIFA World Cup 26 ™

16th Jun

19:00

France

Senegal

FIFA World Cup 26 ™

16th Jun

22:00

Iraq

Norway

FIFA World Cup 26 ™

17th Jun

01:00

Argentina

Algeria

FIFA World Cup 26 ™

17th Jun

04:00

Austria

Jordan

FIFA World Cup 26 ™

17th Jun

17:00

Portugal

DR Congo

FIFA World Cup 26 ™

17th Jun

20:00

England

Croatia

FIFA World Cup 26 ™

17th Jun

23:00

Ghana

Panama

FIFA World Cup 26 ™

18th Jun

02:00

Uzbekistan

Colombia

FIFA World Cup 26 ™

18th Jun

16:00

Czech Republic

South Africa

FIFA World Cup 26 ™

18th Jun

19:00

Switzerland

Bosnia

FIFA World Cup 26 ™

18th Jun

22:00

Canada

Qatar

FIFA World Cup 26 ™

19th Jun

01:00

Mexico

South Korea

FIFA World Cup 26 ™

19th Jun

19:00

USA

Australia

FIFA World Cup 26 ™

19th Jun

22:00

Scotland

Morocco

FIFA World Cup 26 ™

20th Jun

00:30

Brazil

Haiti

FIFA World Cup 26 ™

20th Jun

03:00

Turkey

Paraguay

FIFA World Cup 26 ™

20th Jun

17:00

Netherlands

Sweden

FIFA World Cup 26 ™

20th Jun

20:00

Germany

Ivory Coast

FIFA World Cup 26 ™

21st Jun

00:00

Ecuador

Curacao

FIFA World Cup 26 ™

21st Jun

04:00

Tunisia

Japan

FIFA World Cup 26 ™

21st Jun

16:00

Spain

Saudi Arabia

How to Find Pubs Showing World Cup 2026 in London

FANZO lists every pub in London confirmed to be showing World Cup 2026 matches. Search by area, filter by specific fixture, screen size or outdoor space. Each listing shows the nearest Tube station, confirmed kick-off times and whether bookings are open. No guesswork, no phoning around. Just pick a match, enter your location and find the right pub in seconds.

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London Area by Area: Where to Watch the World Cup

London is not one city. It is dozens of neighbourhoods stitched together by the Tube, each with its own football culture. Here is what to expect across the capital during the World Cup.

Area Vibe Pub count Best for
Central: Soho, Covent Garden, Leicester Square Buzzing, packed, easy access from anywhere 80+ Big groups, tourists, post-work sessions
East: Shoreditch, Stratford Trendy, craft beer, younger crowds 47+ Rooftop screenings, independent pubs, late nights
North: Camden, Islington Local feel, strong football culture 43+ Die-hard fans, neighbourhood regulars
South: Clapham, Brixton Community-driven, outdoor spaces 35+ Beer gardens, families, diverse food nearby
West: Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith Residential, relaxed, loyal locals 27+ Calmer matchdays away from the central crush

Soho alone has 45+ pubs showing matches. Covent Garden adds another 20+, and Leicester Square brings 15+ more. That stretch between Tottenham Court Road and Leicester Square station is the densest concentration of World Cup screens in the country. If you want options, start there.

East London is the craft beer corridor. Shoreditch (35+ pubs) draws a younger crowd that fills rooftop bars and street-food courtyards. Stratford picked up serious momentum after the Olympics and now has 12+ solid options near the station.

North of the river, Camden (25+ pubs) and Islington (18+) sit in Arsenal and Spurs heartland. The matchday culture runs deep here. These are pubs where regulars have their usual seats and the volume goes up before kick-off, not after.

South London is where you go for sun and screens. Clapham (20+ pubs) and Brixton (15+) both have outdoor setups that come alive during summer tournaments. Caribbean and African food stalls next door make it feel like a festival, not just a screening.

For Tube access, your best stations are Leicester Square and Tottenham Court Road (Central), Old Street and Shoreditch High Street (East), Camden Town (North), Clapham Common and Brixton (South). All of them put you within a two-minute walk of multiple pubs showing every fixture.

Kick-off Times and TV Coverage

BBC and ITV share all 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup. Every single game is free-to-air. No Sky subscription, no streaming login. If a pub has a TV licence, it can show every fixture from group stage to final.

Most UK kick-off times fall into three slots:

  • 2pm BST, ideal for a long lunch or early finish
  • 5pm BST, the classic after-work slot
  • 8pm BST, prime-time evening football

Some matches from the US West Coast and Mexico will start at 10pm or 1am BST. Fewer pubs stay open for those, so check venue hours in advance on FANZO.

England group stage fixtures:

  • England vs Croatia, Tuesday 17 June, 8pm BST
  • England vs Algeria, Sunday 22 June
  • England vs Jordan, Thursday 26 June

The Croatia opener at 8pm will be the biggest pub night of the summer across London. Expect every venue in Soho and Shoreditch to hit capacity well before kick-off. Book early.

For the full schedule of pubs screening every round, browse pubs showing the World Cup across the UK.

Booking Tips for London World Cup Pubs

England matches are a different animal. For the group stage opener against Croatia, popular pubs in Central and East London will take bookings one to two weeks ahead. If you see a reservation option on FANZO, grab it.

For neutral fixtures (Brazil vs Japan at 2pm on a Wednesday, say) you can usually walk in 30 to 45 minutes before kick-off and find a spot. The deeper into the knockouts the tournament goes, the harder that becomes. Quarterfinals onwards, treat every game like an England game when it comes to planning.

A few practical points. Pubs near major Tube stations fill up first. If you are flexible on location, try one stop further out (Angel instead of Leicester Square, Dalston instead of Old Street). You will get a seat, a better view, and probably cheaper pints.

Track England's full run through the tournament on the pubs showing England matches page, where you can filter by London postcode.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to book a pub for the World Cup?

For England matches and knockout-round fixtures, yes. Central London pubs sell out days in advance for Three Lions games, especially evening kick-offs. For neutral group stage matches at 2pm or 5pm, you can usually walk in. Check each venue on FANZO to see if bookings are available.

What are the best areas for World Cup pubs in London?

Soho has 45+ pubs showing matches, making it the single densest area. Shoreditch follows with 35+, then Camden at 25+. Clapham and Brixton are strong picks if you want beer gardens and outdoor screens. It depends on what kind of matchday you are after.

Can I watch late World Cup matches in London pubs?

Some games kick off at 10pm or 1am BST. Not every pub keeps those hours, but venues in Shoreditch, Soho and parts of South London frequently hold late licences. Most pubs with confirmed late fixtures will extend to 2am during the tournament. Filter by late-night venues on FANZO.

Are there outdoor screens for the World Cup in London?

Yes. Shoreditch, Clapham and Brixton have the strongest outdoor screening setups across the capital. Several pubs run beer garden projectors through the summer months, and official fanzones may also operate in central locations. FANZO flags which venues have outdoor screens so you can filter directly.

Which Tube stations are best for finding World Cup pubs?

Leicester Square and Tottenham Court Road put you in the middle of 80+ pubs. Old Street and Shoreditch High Street cover the east. Camden Town serves the north. Clapham Common and Brixton are your south London hubs. Waterloo is also a strong option with direct links across the city.