Where to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in Southampton

Get ready for one of the biggest sporting events of the year as the FIFA World Cup 2026™ kicks off this summer. Running from 11 June to 19 July 2026, this year’s tournament will be the largest in World Cup history, featuring 48 teams competing across Canada, Mexico and the United States.

While thousands of fans will be travelling overseas to experience the action in person, you don’t need a ticket to soak up the matchday atmosphere. Here in Southampton, venues across the city will be screening FIFA World Cup matches live on big screens.

Whether you’re planning to catch the games with friends in Bedford Place, enjoy food and football in Westquay, or discover lively pubs and sports bars across the city centre, Southampton is the perfect place to follow the tournament this summer. We’ve rounded up some of the best places in Southampton to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 live. Be sure to check with each venue in advance to see which matches are being shown and to book a table so you don’t miss out!

Venues showing England fixtures

• 5 Rivers Sports Bar
• Engine Rooms
• Diego's Rotisserie
• Grumpy Monkey
• Kwackers
  • Enjoy two cocktails for £15, available all day, every day at Kwackers
• LEVEL 1
• Mamacitas
• Northam Fan Zone
• Orange Rooms
• Padharo
• Popworld
• Scholars Arms (England + Scotland)
• Sharkeys
• Slug & Lettuce
• Stein Garten (England + other games on request for bookings of 20 people or more)
• Suburbia
• The Alexandra
• The Brook
• The Dell
• The Grapes
• The Lion
• The Social
• The White Star Tavern
• Tsunami Beach Bars
• Yates (England + Scotland)

Venues showing all fixtures*

• Banana Wharf
• CRIB
• Giddy Bridge
• London Road Brewhouse
• Mailroom
• Medbar
• O'Neill's
• Shenanigans
• Smokin' Barrels
• Tap & Tandoor
• The Cricketers Arms
• The Mayflower Village

*Please note, fixtures post 2am will not be shown in venues. Please check with venues ahead of your visit.

Enjoy a summer of sport

There is more sport matches to catch across the summer in Southampton. Head to our Summer of Sport page for more details on upcoming matches taking place right here in the city including this year's Hundred and ICC Women's T20 World Cup.