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Where To Watch the 2026 World Cup in Sydney

The FIFA World Cup is the biggest sporting event on the planet. Every four years, millions of eyes turn to screens to watch their country compete.

The 2026 edition, hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico, is the largest to date. This year the usual 32-team format has been expanded to 48 and runs from June 12 to July 20, with reasonably favourable start times for Australian viewers.

Key dates (all Sydney time)
• Group stage: June 12–28
• Round of 32: June 29–July 4
• Round of 16: July 5–July 8
• Quarterfinals: July 10–12
• Semifinals: July 15 & 16
• Third-place playoff: July 18
• Final: 5am, July 20

When do the Socceroos play?
• Versus Turkey: 2pm, June 14
• Versus the USA: 5am, June 20
• Versus Paraguay: 12pm, June 26
• Versus Egypt: 4am, July 4

If you can’t make it to a pub listed below, all 104 tournament games will be broadcast live and free on SBS On Demand.

We’ll be updating this guide regularly throughout the tournament – check back before each match for new details.


Updated on 15 July 2026

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The Golden Barley
Bar
The Golden Barley
Screening the World Cup Final at 5am on Monday, July 20. Open from 4.30am, serving alcohol from opening. $17 jugs of Young Henry’s Newtowner during matches. Free party pies and sausage rolls once the match starts. Broadcasting on the main bar TVs and projector screen.
The Lord Gladstone
Bar
The Lord Gladstone
Screening the World Cup Final at 5am on Monday, July 20. Open from 4am, serving alcohol from opening as well as free tea and coffee. $15 toasties are also available. Showing all tournament games during opening hours on all venue screens, live and loud. Check socials for information on specific matches.
The Royal Oak Hotel
Bar
The Royal Oak Hotel
Screening the World Cup Final at 5am on Monday, July 20. Open from 4.30am, serving alcohol from opening. Bacon and egg rolls are also available. One big screen in the sports bar will show tournament matches, with more than 10 smaller screens also broadcasting. Showing matches during regular opening hours, plus select matches outside of normal hours. Full match schedule here.
Beach Road Hotel
Bar
Beach Road Hotel
Four bars, seven big screens and 16 TVs. Showing all games after 5am and every game during the knockout stages. Full schedule is available here. No bookings.
The Keg and Brew
Bar
The Keg and Brew
Showing tournament games during regular opening hours. Find the full schedule here.
The Eddy
Bar
The Eddy
Showing tournament games during regular opening hours. Find the full schedule here.
The Clock Hotel
Bar
The Clock Hotel
Bookings are encouraged. $15 Margaritas and $3 oysters during matches. Information on individual games and bookings can be found here.
The Marrickville Hotel
Bar
The Marrickville Hotel
Showing matches broadcast during regular opening hours. 12pm-3pm on game days, get $7 schooners of Grifter, Philter XPA, Rechs and Victoria Bitter. Check socials for information on individual games.
The Glebe Hotel
Bar
The Glebe Hotel
Screening all matches broadcast during opening hours, with $15 jugs of Tooheys New during games. Check The Glebe Hotel socials for information on individual games.
Union Hotel
Bar
Union Hotel
Showing games broadcast during opening hours. Keep an eye on socials for information on individual games.
Jacksons on George
Restaurant
Jacksons on George
Screening all matches played during opening hours on the massive rooftop screen, plus TVs in the public bar. Full game broadcast schedule is available here.
The Lady Hampshire
Bar
The Lady Hampshire
Broadcasting games during regular opening hours on two TVs in the public bar, two in the courtyard and a projector inside. Keep an eye on socials for information on specific games.
The Woollahra Hotel
Bar
The Woollahra Hotel
Showing games on the giant terrace projector screen broadcast during regular opening hours, with Stone and Wood and Hahn Super Dry pints for schooner prices during matches. See the Woollahra Hotel Instagram for specific matches and opening hours.
Quarrymans Hotel
Bar
Quarrymans Hotel
Screening games broadcast during opening hours on two TVs and a projector in the main bar. During weekend games, $24 Carlton Draught jugs and $25 Mountain Culture Status Quo jugs.

More Options

Hotel Coronation, CBD
Showing tournament games during regular opening hours. Find the full schedule here.

Trinity Bar, Surry Hills
Screening games throughout the tournament. Head to the Trinity Bar website for a full guide on which games are showing

Winghaus, Barangaroo
Screening games broadcast during opening hours. Plus, a themed menu with wing recipes based on the countries playing. Check the venue website for a full breakdown of which matches are showing.

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