London comes alive during major football tournaments and the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be no exception. If you’re looking for what’s on in June in London, it’s one of the best times to catch the tournament in full swing, with packed pubs, outdoor screenings, food vendors and huge fan zones making it easy to watch the games live and soak up the atmosphere.

Whether you’re planning a big day out in London with friends or looking for a lively spot to watch England fixtures, the city offers a wide mix of venues showing every kick, goal and moment of drama.

Here’s your guide to the best places to watch the World Cup in London 2026.

Best pubs to watch the World Cup in London

London’s pubs are a classic choice for football fans during major tournaments. Expect big screens, lively crowds and a strong matchday feel across the city, from beer garden sports pubs to atmospheric pubs with basement football hubs built for a high-energy matchday experience.

1. The Prince

14 Lillie Rd, London, SW6 1TT

The Prince is a pub, restaurant and live sports bar in Fulham known for its big screens, spacious beer garden and strong matchday atmosphere. It’s a popular year-round spot for live sport and becomes especially lively during major football tournaments.

During the World Cup, every match shown in opening hours will be screened live across multiple areas, including the beer garden and The Loft. Expect live music before selected games, a packed crowd for big fixtures and a proper football atmosphere when England are playing.

How to get there: A 5-minute walk from West Brompton station.

2. Big Chill Bar

Big Chill King's Cross, 257-259 Pentonville Rd, London N1 9NL

Big Chill Bar is a popular King’s Cross spot for watching live sport, known for its big screens, lively crowd and energetic matchday atmosphere. It’s a go to venue for major football tournaments thanks to its central location and social, laid-back setting.

Every match will be shown live, creating a high energy World Cup viewing experience with ice cold beers, signature cocktails and street food from Chick’n’Sours. Expect DJs before and after games, a buzzing crowd throughout the day and plenty of space to catch everything from group stage fixtures to knockout matches.

How to get there: A 53-minute walk from London Waterloo station.

3. Bar Kick at The Shoreditch Arms

127 Shoreditch High Street, London E1 6JE

The Shoreditch Arms is an atmospheric Shoreditch pub in the heart of East London, offering a relaxed spot for food, drinks and socialising with a modern, energetic feel. Downstairs, Bar Kick is the basement sports hub, a dedicated space for live football with plenty of screens and a high-energy matchday setting.

For the biggest World Cup fixtures, expect a vibrant atmosphere with a bustling crowd, happy hour cocktails and plenty of food options to line the stomach, including fish and chips, steaks and smoked cheddar vegan burgers. There’s even table football if you fancy a game with friends.

How to get there: An hour walk from London Waterloo station.

Best World Cup fan zones in London

Fan zones bring a festival feel to match days, with giant screens, food stalls and thousands of fans watching together in one place, ranging from street food led festival spaces and immersive stadium style experiences to music driven venues built for all day viewing.

1. Brick Lane Fan Zone

Ely’s Yard Social, Brick Lane, London E1 6QR

Brick Lane Fan Zone is one of East London’s largest dedicated spaces for live football, based at Ely’s Yard Social (formerly JuJu's) in the Brick Lane area. Building on the success of Euro 2024, it returns with an even bigger setup across both indoor and outdoor areas, creating a festival-style atmosphere where fans can gather to watch all the action together.

For this international tournament, expect a high-energy atmosphere with giant outdoor LED screens, indoor projectors and multiple TVs throughout the venue. Fans can enjoy food from Sleazy Pizza, signature brew drinks and a packed schedule of DJs, live music and giveaways, all contributing to a lively matchday experience from kick-off to final whistle.

Check out the hackneyfanzone Instagram page for the latest news and updates.

How to get there: A 57-minute walk from London Waterloo station.

2. FANZONE 4D

Multiple London locations, including The Steel Yard, 13-16 Allhallows Ln, London EC4R 3UE

FANZONE 4D is an immersive, multi-sensory football screening experience hosted across multiple London venues, with flagship events taking place at The Steel Yard. Designed to recreate a stadium-style atmosphere, it brings fans together in a high-energy setting that takes World Cup viewing to another level, making every moment feel louder, closer and more immersive.

At The Steel Yard, expect a packed crowd and electric matchday buzz, with some of the largest indoor screens in the city, powerful sound systems and immersive effects that elevate the experience from start to finish.

How to get there: A 30-minute from London Waterloo station.

3. 93 Feet East World Cup Fan Zone

93 Feet East, 150 Brick Lane, London E1 6QL

93 Feet East World Cup Fan Zone is one of East London’s most popular matchday spots, bringing festival-style energy and live football to the heart of Brick Lane. It transforms into a dedicated fan space for England fixtures, combining music, drinks and big-screen viewing in a lively social setting.

Expect live DJs, football anthems, street food vendors, drink deals and both indoor and outdoor screens showing every moment live, creating an electric atmosphere from the group stages through to the knockout rounds.

How to get there: An hour walk from London Waterloo station.

Best World Cup screenings in London (Outdoor + Indoor)

Big screenings are one of the most exciting ways to watch the World Cup, especially in summer, with large crowds and festival-style viewing, from open-air street food hubs and urban viewing spaces to pop-up venues built for all-day match viewing.

1. Flat Iron Square

Flat Iron Square, 45 Southwark St, London SE1 9HP

Flat Iron Square is a live sports and entertainment venue on London’s South Bank, designed for big match days, group gatherings and social viewing. It brings together indoor and outdoor screens with a wide range of street food traders, creating a lively setting for football fans.

For major World Cup fixtures, expect 19+ screens, a packed crowd and a strong matchday atmosphere. Food options include Greek souvlaki, buttermilk fried chicken and Neapolitan pizzas, making it an ideal all-day spot for watching every moment of the action unfold.

How to get there: An 18-minute walk from London Waterloo station.

2. The Garden Vauxhall

6 South Lambeth Place, Vauxhall, London SW8 1SP

The Garden Vauxhall is an outdoor venue in central London near the River Thames, known for its large beer garden setting designed for socialising, eating and watching live sport. It offers a relaxed open-air space with plenty of seating and a range of street food options throughout the day.

For World Cup match days, the venue shows every fixture across three large LED screens, with fans gathering throughout the day to follow the action. Food traders serve burgers, hot dogs, pizzas and Latin-inspired dishes, alongside two large bars across the site, making it an all-day destination for tournament viewing.

How to get there: A 33-minute walk from London Waterloo station.

3. BOXPARK Shoreditch

Multiple London locations, including Shoreditch, 2 Bethnal Green Road, London E1 6GY

BOXPARK Shoreditch is one of London’s most iconic pop-up venues, known for bringing live sport, street food and social viewing together under one roof. Built from repurposed shipping containers, it offers a mix of food traders, bars and large screens in a compact, high-energy setting.

Every goal, save and VAR decision is met with big reactions as fans come together to watch all the World Cup action unfold in real time, creating a shared viewing experience across the venue. 

Alongside the street food and big screens, you can also pick up a limited edition BOXPARK x UMBRO World Cup shirt, a special release inspired by the atmosphere, passion and community that make BOXPARK a go-to fan destination.

How to get there: A 57-minute walk from London Waterloo station.

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Plan your World Cup viewing experience with South Western Railway

Watching the World Cup in London is easy when you travel with South Western Railway. Discover cheap train tickets by going off-peak and passengers with a railcard could save even more, while those travelling in a group could benefit from GroupSave or a Family and Friends Railcard.

Our Sunday Out and Semi-Flex return tickets give you extra flexibility if plans change on the day. For additional savings, check your eligibility for railcards and discounts.

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