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

Sawyers Arms is one of the oldest pubs in Manchester, filled with tradition and a cracking atmosphere. We show live sport every week, as well as serving delicious food and ice cold beers.

On the edge of China Town, Seven Oaks is a friendly city centre pub showing up to 7 different sporting events at any one time.. Our mission is to show any sporting event from around the world. All in glorious 4K Ultra HD screens, including 3 spectacular 84" screens and the best in the city! We serve a great range of cask ales, spirits, wines and the best selection of world beers and ciders, and the best welcome in Manchester. Free WiFi available.

From football to boxing - via F1, cricket, NFL, rugby, horse racing, you name it - we show all major sporting events LIVE at Manchester235. So when it comes to the big match or fight night, get your friends together and come on down to enjoy it in luxurious surroundings. We guarantee the best atmosphere in town. Watching sports on-screen is always brilliant fun in a crowd, so you know it makes sense: if you can’t actually be there, be here! 70 inch big screen 11 screens available Valet table service Manchester 235 is a strictly over-18 venue. We operate a Challenge 25 door policy. gambleaware.org | bedrinkaware.co.uk

Genting Casino Manchester is perfect for all your live sporting needs. Join us in our stylish new bar which houses several large HD TVs, a huge video wall and perfect surround sound. With the option to dine from our bar menu or enjoy the atmosphere in our authentic Chinese restaurant, sit back and enjoy the action as it happens in football, boxing, rugby, cricket, F1, UFC, NFL and much much more. 18+ | http://begambleaware.org

Our downstairs ground-floor BrewDog Bar is pouring 30 taps of epic craft beer alongside a mouth-watering menu of burgers, wings, salads and brunch. Join us for Wings Wednesdays and a regular line-up of exciting showcases from our favourite guest breweries. Head upstairs to our rooftop bar for more amazing craft beer, signature serves and our amazing summer menu

A warm welcome awaits you here at O'Neills. We're set in the heart of Manchester in The Printworks, and our well-known for being a fantastic place to watch sport. We've got loads of screens around the pub, and show Sky Sports along side TNT Sports, so you can watch any sport you like. Premier Sports has now joined the party too, so we have all bases covered. Great food, great drinks and great craic - just what you would expect from an Irish bar.

Welcome to Walkabout Manchester at the Printworks! Come in and enjoy our laid back Australian feel that sets us apart from other bars with a massive 10 screen video wall adorned with imagery from beach scenes to under water sea life. Not only this, but our 60' TV screens are perfect for catching the latest sports fixtures, as well as an authentic Aussie food and drink menu for you to enjoy.

Historic pub located in central Manchester, reopened in November 2024 following a full refurbishment. Two floors with five screens showing big fixtures available on Sky Sports.

BOX is a game-changing high-quality sports bar which is the best and newest spot to eat, drink, view, play and party. We are all about giving people a place to have a fantastic all-round experience under one roof, with great food and drink, fantastic sports viewing experience, top notch entertainment and lively party atmosphere. BOX Deansgate promises to bring all of the best aspects of BOX Leeds City Centre - winner of the Best New Bar Publican Award in 2019.

Craft beer, sports, and late-night vibes define Directors Box. Located in Manchester, we’re the go-to spot for live sport. Our menu boasts mouthwatering burgers, and our gin selection is top-notch. Catch all the action on our screens, and don’t forget, we’re dog-friendly too!

Grosvenor Casino Soames is the perfect place to come and enjoy all the big games. We have a state of the art HD TV with full surround sound. We’ll be showing all the major games, including Premier League, Champions League, the Championship & Football League, Rugby, Cricket, Boxing, Formula One and much more. We’re open 24 hours so stop by anytime.

BrewDog Manchester pours from 28 taps of super-fresh craft beer, with ciders and spirits on hand too. Fuel up with a legendary burger, such as the vegan Beyond Meat, or our world-famous Buffalo wings, and then enjoy everything Manchester has to offer.

Make sure you join us at The Piccadilly Tavern in the heart of Manchester. We're well-known in the local area for being great for sport - we've got loads of screens, as well as Sky & TNT Sports. We show everything from the international rugby to the Champions League. We serve delicious food too and have a wide range of drinks available, so there's sure to be something for everyone. Pop down with your mates for a few pints and a great time.

Courts Club is Spinningfields’ new home for live sport, bringing the energy of an LA-style sports bar to Manchester. From Premier League and Champions League football to rugby, tennis and NFL Sundays, every game is shown on big screens with great food, fresh margaritas and a buzzing crowd. Whether you’re in for a big match or a casual catch-up, Courts Club is the place to watch it all.