The 2026 World Cup kicks off next month (11 June) and Manchester will be celebrating in style with giant fanzones, beer garden screenings and enough Guinness to keep the nerves under control through extra time.
From DJs and free Fireball shots to street food feasts and sweepstakes worth a grand behind the bar, venues across the city are pulling out all the stops for the tournament. Whether you’re after a packed-out pub atmosphere or somewhere to settle in for the long haul, here’s where to watch the 2026 World Cup in Manchester...
The Grosvenor
The Grosvenor is going all in for the 2026 World Cup with a huge Fireball-powered England fanzone. Expect giant screens, DJs before and after kick-off, wall-to-wall football coverage and a sea of St George’s flags from England’s opener onwards. Every England goal means free Fireball shots for fans inside, alongside giveaways including wigs, foam hands and matchday merch. Early bird tickets start free, with later releases from £3.
137 Grosvenor St, Manchester M1 7DZ
Black Cat Club
Black Cat Club is leaning heavily into football nostalgia this summer with a special 1966-themed food and drinks menu running throughout the tournament. Giant screens will cover every corner of the venue, including the gaming areas, so you can play darts or shuffleboard without missing a goal. The £19.66 menu includes burger-and-pint deals, pitchers and sharing plates, making it a solid shout for groups settling in for a full day of football.
43A Brown St, Manchester M2 2JJ
Dirty O’Sullivans
Dirty O’Sullivans is kicking off the tournament by giving away 1,000 free pints of Guinness to fans who pre-book for the biggest fixtures. The Irish bar will be showing all the major games live with plenty of Guinness, Baby Guinness shots and entertainment around selected matches to keep the post-match debates flowing nicely. England games come with a minimum spend, but it’s fully redeemable behind the bar, which softens the blow when the nerves kick in during penalties.
22 Lloyd St, Manchester M2 5WA
Society
Society is turning Barbirolli Square into a proper World Cup hub this summer, with live screenings, a huge outdoor screen, over 40 craft beer taps and enough street food to keep you planted there from kick-off to full-time. England games, the quarter-finals, semis and final will all be shown, with the beer garden expected to do some heavy lifting if the sun behaves itself. There’s also a £1,000 sweepstake running through the tournament, where selected pints represent different teams. Pick wisely and you could end up watching the final with a very healthy bar tab.
Basement, 100 Barbirolli Square, Manchester M2 3BD
Motley
Motley is bringing a slice of Americana to Manchester for this summer’s football tournament, screening every match that kicks off before midnight and serving up a special Beer & Brisket deal throughout the competition.
From 11th June to 19th July, fans can tuck into Motley’s Slow Smoked Beef Brisket alongside a bottle of Budweiser for £20. The brisket is seasoned with the venue’s house rub, smoked for more than eight hours and served with beef dripping fries, rainbow slaw, pickles and homemade beef gravy.
For matchdays, there are also Budweiser beer buckets available for £20, giving groups five ice-cold bottles to enjoy while watching the action unfold.
The offer comes alongside Motley’s recently launched smokehouse menu, which features dishes including Beef Short Rib with chimichurri, Pork Belly Strip with a crispy panko coating, plus a range of small plates, sides and vegetarian options. With its laid-back neighbourhood feel, creative cocktails and prime city-centre location, Motley is shaping up to be a strong shout for catching the tournament this summer.
117-119 Deansgate, Manchester M3 2DN
The Station
The Station is going all in on England’s World Cup campaign this summer, transforming into one of Altrincham’s key football hotspots for the duration of the tournament.
Fans can catch every moment of the action in a lively matchday atmosphere, with big screens, flowing drinks and wall-to-wall football creating the perfect setting for England fixtures. There’s plenty to keep supporters entertained before kick-off, during half-time and after the final whistle too, thanks to the venue’s darts boards and pool tables.
For those hoping to make the most of the summer weather, The Station’s popular Casamigos Terrace will feature a large outdoor screen, offering an open-air viewing experience complete with cold drinks and tournament atmosphere.
From England’s opening game onwards, The Station will be showing all the key moments of the tournament and is expecting strong demand throughout. Entry is on a walk-in basis only, so arriving early is advised for the biggest fixtures.
The Station, Stamford New Road, Altrincham WA14 1EP
Electric Shuffle
Electric Shuffle is swapping the standard sports bar experience for something a little more competitive this World Cup, with dedicated viewing packages that combine live football, shuffleboard and table service.
The venue has launched two tournament experiences, both designed to guarantee a prime viewing spot for the biggest matches of the summer.
The standout option is the Play and Watch package, which gives groups of up to 12 people their own private viewing screen and one hour of shuffleboard before kick-off. Once the game starts, the shuffleboard screen switches over to the live match, creating a private viewing area for the group. The package requires a £50 deposit, which is fully redeemable against food and drinks, and guests can order directly to their table throughout the game.
For those who prefer to be in the middle of the atmosphere, the Around the Bar package offers reserved seating with clear views of the big screens and full table service during the match. A £25 deposit secures the booking and is also fully redeemable on food and drink.
With high-tech shuffleboard, cocktails, food delivered directly to your table and guaranteed views of the action, Electric Shuffle offers one of the more unique World Cup viewing experiences in Manchester this summer.
201 Deansgate, Manchester M3 3NW