FIFA World Cup 2026

Football’s biggest tournament is back — and there’s no better place to experience it than Chester City Centre!

From the opening match to the final whistle, Chester will be buzzing with World Cup fever. Whether you’re cheering on your home nation, soaking up the atmosphere with friends, or just love live sport, the city centre is packed with sports bars, pubs and venues showing the action live throughout the tournament.

Where to Watch

Chester City Centre is home to a fantastic mix of venues broadcasting live matches on big screens, including:

• Lively sports bars with wall-to-wall coverage

• Traditional pubs serving great food and drinks

• Late-opening venues perfect for evening kick-offs

Make a Day (or Night) of It

Why not turn matchday into a full experience?

• Enjoy pre-match food and drinks

• Catch the game live with fellow fans

• Celebrate (or commiserate!) afterwards in Chester’s vibrant bars and restaurants

• Combine football with shopping, dining and socialising

Keep an eye on individual venues for fixture schedules, special offers and matchday promotions — and make Chester your go-to destination for World Cup 2026.