Houston, Texas, is home to the Major League soccer club Houston Dynamo and the National Women’s Soccer League club Houston Dash. The Rockets (NFL), Astros (Baseball), Texans (NFL), Roughnecks (UFL), and SaberCats (MLR) also contribute to the city’s sporting prowess. In light of this, Houston’s central neighborhoods are overrun with sports bars which will broadcast all the matches from kick-off in Mexico City until the final whistle sounds in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Home of the Shell Energy Stadium, East Downtown (EaDo) will form the epicenter of the footie action. Although this stadium will not be used for the tournament, this enclave is slated to host Houston’s official FIFA Fan Festival comprising watch parties and other soccer-themed happenings. Split between EaDo, Downtown, and Midtown, these are the best bars in Houston, TX, to watch the 2026 World Cup.
The award-winning True Anomaly Brewing Company is home to Houston’s largest barrel room and an epic line up of beers. The menu spans seasonal and year-round brews, inclusive of pale ales, Mexican-inspired lagers, and golden sours. There’s heaps of space indoors and outdoors with several screens dotted throughout, but the Brew Garden is where the watch party bound to happen during the summer months when the World Cup takes place. The outdoor space has a huge television that screens everything from Premier League games to NFL matches.
True Anomaly gets experimental with its brews and it wouldn’t be a surprise if it’s working on a limited release in time for the World Cup. There’s no food served on site so you’re welcome to bring your own or have something delivered while you’re there — in fact, the staff will share personal recommendations for where to order. Leashed dogs and children of all ages are welcome at this family-friendly brewpub.
Standing across the street from Shell Energy Stadium, Pitch 25 is one of the most iconic sports bars in Houston. Owned by former MLS player Brian Ching, the pub was conceived as a community spot for avid soccer fans. This whopping warehouse complex has seating inside and outside plus its own full-sized indoor soccer field, games aplenty, and even an axe-throwing arena. You’re never out of eyeshot of a screen, which means you can drift around the venue without missing a thing.
The food menu is a happy hat trick of loaded fries, burgers, and tacos, plus an assortment of sharable sliders. The beer menu is equally robust, ranging from light lagers and pilsners to stouts. Children are welcome, and the bar recently announced a location in San Antonio opening in 2027, if you happen to be visiting multiple cities in Texas.
East Downtown claims one of the 10 Little Woodrow’s outposts in Houston. This chain of Texas-based neighborhood backyard bars was established in 1995 and has gone on to become a go-to destination for laid-back vibes, great beer, and cheering on the local team. Little Woodrow’s EaDo has a massive turf patio with with big screens and picnic benches, with a selection of shaded and sunny patches. Step inside to find yet more televisions, sports merchandise, and arcade games, for when there’s a lull between matches.
Woody’s Ranch Water, a tequila-based cocktail rimmed with tajin, is the bar’s most famous drink and one you should definitely try if you’re a first-time visitor. But if the temperatures are sizzling outside — it is southern Texas, after all — cool down with one of the best frozen drinks in Houston: the Frozen Woody. The kitchen keeps things simple with burgers and pizzas, most loaded with premium meats and jalapeños. It opens early on all Astro game days, so you can probably count on it opening early for World Cup 2026 matches, too.
Little Woodrow’s: 801 St Emanuel St, Houston, TX 77003
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Located on the first floor of the Marriott Marquis Hotel in downtown Houston, Biggio’s isn’t your typical sports’ pub. This swanky bar feels more akin to a brasserie with its upscale handhelds, posh mac and cheese, and mouthwatering tuna poke nachos which you’ll struggle to share. Themed cocktails are crafted from premium spirits and there’s a decent choice of mocktails.
The bar is lined with state-of-the-art LED TVs of differing sizes and there’s one supersized screen with leather seating. Despite being in the hotel, Biggio’s retains a community feel and is a hit with Houstonian soccer, baseball, and basketball devotees. It’s one of the few sports bars where reservations are permitted (and who knows – Craig Biggio himself might just stop in.
Biggio’s: 1777 Walker St, Houston, TX 77010
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The city’s largest sports bar is an obvious contender for a World Cup watch party in Houston. This colossal venue has over 65 screens, close to 50 beers, and non-stop sports coverage. Coverage spills out onto the terrace where you’ll find smaller screens and a worthy supply of open-air seating.
The food at Tom’s Watch Bar is overwhelmingly good, with fan favorites including crispy chicken pancakes, beer-battered fish and chips, and prime rib. A platter of jumbo wings will see you through the first half while you make the tough decision. Besides the beers, the bar carries an impressive selection of spirits and cocktails to match all tastes. Located right in the heart of the Central Business District, the bar is handy for downtown hotels and public transport links.
Tom’s Watch Bar: 1201 Caroline St Suite #161 [level G], Houston, TX 77002
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Plugging the space between downtown and the NRG Stadium, the Social Beer Garden is one of the largest venues for watching the 2026 World Cup in Houston. In fact, they claim to have the biggest outdoor LED screen in the city. Straddling two floors, the pub has a whopper of a beer garden and a rooftop patio. The parking lot tends to be used for overspill – a likely scenario during next summer’s soccer tournament.
This neighborhood spot supports local businesses by stocking beers, ciders, and kombuchas brewed in the Houston area. In order to satisfy all tastes, the bartenders also excel at craft cocktails made with the freshest ingredients. When they’re not screening the big game, Social Beer Garden hosts a menagerie of events including comedy, burlesque, and silent discos.
Social Beer Garden: 3101 San Jacinto St, Houston, TX 77004
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On The Kirb is an organic eatery and sports bar with four locations in Houston. The Midtown outpost is the most convenient pub for watching the World Cup and indulging in some clean eating. The menu orbits around fresh local produce, organic meats, free-range dairy and poultry, and seasonal cocktails. They’re particularly known for crafting authentic Neapolitan Italian pizzas in firebrick ovens. Other dishes typically see a mix of ocean-raised salmon, grass-fed steaks, and artisanal cheese boards. It’s not your usual pub grub!
The bistro has a roomy interior that spills out onto the terrace, with screens divided across both spaces. The clientele comprise passionate locals and travelers who go for the food, the vibes, and the big game.
On The Kirb: 2521 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77006
The Dog House Tavern is one of the most underrated sports bars for a Houston World Cup watch party. Unpretentious, kind to the wallet, and known to get a little rowdy on a weekend evening, this is the quintessential watering hole for watching a match – and voicing your opinion on the state of play.
This vibrant venue has roomy booths and bar seating where you can chew over the latest scores with the bartenders and get tailored beer recommendations. Pizza is available to order at the tavern and outside food is permitted; most patrons order from On The Kirb next door. There are a couple of retro consoles and darts boards plus a handful of smaller screens for keeping an eye on the match. 
The Dog House Tavern: 2517 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77006