World Cup

From Fenway sports bars to neighborhood pubs, find the best places to watch World Cup matches — plus a map to spots near you.

You don’t need a ticket to Gillette to feel the World Cup energy this summer.

As teams and fans from around the world descend into Greater Boston, local bars and restaurants are planning their own game-day action with watch parties, specials, and sound-on screenings. Use the map below to find a spot near you.

The World Cup kicks off June 11, with Boston hosting seven matches at Boston Stadium — the tournament name for Gillette Stadium — between June 13 and July 9. The lineup includes five group-stage matches, one Round of 32 match, and a quarterfinal. 

Explore the map below or scroll for a running list of Boston restaurants and bars showing World Cup matches.

Don’t see your go-to spot? Share your recommendation with us in the form below or e-mail us at [email protected].

Where to watch the World Cup in Boston

The Anchor
1 Shipyard Park | Charlestown
The Anchor will become “Scotland House: Boston” during the tournament. The Charlestown waterfront venue will host Scotland House party days on June 12 and June 18, with every match shown live in between.

The Banshee
934 Dorchester Ave. | Dorchester
If a game is broadcast in North America, fans can expect to find it on one of The Banshee’s flat-screen TVs. Guests must be 21+ for all World Cup matches.

Caffè dello Sport
308 Hanover St. | North End
Caffè dello Sport will show every match live across multiple TVs, with full sound for featured games.

Eastern Standard
775 Beacon St. | Fenway-Kenmore
Known for its brasserie fare and cocktail program, Eastern Standard will air all World Cup matches and offer cocktail specials during the tournament.

Eddie Merlot’s
505 Congress St. | Seaport
For fans looking for a more polished match-day setting, Eddie Merlot’s will pair World Cup viewing with steaks, seafood, wine, and cocktails.

Elephant & Castle
161 Devonshire St. | Downtown
Elephant & Castle will show every match live with sound. The pub has 18 TVs across two floors, and match viewing is first come, first served.

Game On!
82 Lansdowne St. | Fenway-Kenmore
The Lansdowne Street sports bar will stream the tournament “from the first kick to the final whistle” on its HD screens with sound on. Fans can also expect stadium-style food and drinks.

The Greatest Bar
262 Friend St. | West End
The four-floor sports bar will show every World Cup match. Fans can expect a big-game atmosphere, with cocktails, pizza, and multiple event spaces.

The Haven
284 Amory St. | Jamaica Plain
The Haven is turning its space into a home base for Scottish fans. The restaurant will kick off the tournament with a three-day festival from June 12-14, featuring match coverage, live music, whisky tastings, food trucks, comedy, and more.

The Lansdowne Pub
9 Lansdowne St. | Fenway
The Lansdowne Pub will show World Cup matches inside the bar, with no patio viewing. The pub is planning match-by-match specials, including themed cocktails and food tied to specific games.

Scores
166 Canal St. | West End
Scores will show every World Cup match across more than 20 screens.

SOJUba
1265 Boylston St. | Fenway-Kenmore
SOJUba has announced a World Cup final watch party for Sunday, July 19. The Korean restaurant and bar will show the final on big screens, with food and drinks available during the match.

Urban Wild
100 Hood Park Drive | Charlestown
Urban Wild will show matches on giant screens with full stadium audio. The venue is also promising international food and drinks, fans from every nation under one roof, and free parking at Hood Park.