The 8 Best Bars in Philadelphia for Watching the 2026 World Cup

Where to find the best sports and soccer bars in Philadelphia

In Philly, Center City is the most reliable neighborhood for soccer bars, especially around Midtown Village and the blocks near Rittenhouse Square. There, you’ll find clusters of bars that draw a balanced mix of locals and tourists for big matches. South Philly leans heavily into game-day energy, with louder crowds, packed standing room, and fans who will camp out at rowdy bars all day long when matches are on.

Brauhaus Schmitz

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• Address: 718 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
• Hours: 4 PM-midnight (Mon-Thu), Noon-midnight (Fri-Sun)

This German bierhall on South Street has a reputation as one of Philly’s core soccer bars. Long benches, liter steins, and more than 30 German beers on draft give it a proper match-day feel, while the big projector screens and TVs are tuned to Bundesliga, Union games, and international tournaments throughout the year. During past World Cups, Brauhaus has gone as far as closing down the street for block parties and hosting special viewing events, so expect an aggressive World Cup 26 schedule here. For group stages, it is a strong choice for fans who want a crowd but still plan to sit and work through a long afternoon of matches.

Fadó Irish Pub

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• Address: 1500 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
• Hours: 10 AM-10 PM (Sun), 11:30 AM-10 PM (Mon & Tue), 11:30 AM-midnight (Wed & Thu), 11:30 AM-2 AM (Fri), 10 AM-2 AM (Sat)

Fadó Irish Pub in Center City is part of a national chain, but the Philly location behaves like a dedicated soccer bar: live match schedules are posted online, the sound is on for major fixtures, and 2022 World Cup coverage included early openings for the 8 AM kickoffs. Inside, the setup leans classic Irish pub: dark wood, high-top tables, and screens sight-lined from most tables. This is a reliable option if your group cares as much about having a proper pint of Guinness as they do about seeing every minute of added time. It has set hours on the weekends, but regularly opens early for special matches, so call or check the Instagram page in advance if your team kicks off in an early morning time slot.

Misconduct Tavern

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• Address: 1511 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
• Hours: 11:30 AM-midnight (Sun-Thu), 11:30 AM-2 AM (Fri & Sat)

With locations in Rittenhouse and along JFK Boulevard, Misconduct Tavern punches above its weight for soccer. The Arsenal Philadelphia fan club uses Misconduct as an official home base and notes that the bar shows all televised matches, which translates nicely to group-stage binges during a World Cup. Expect plenty of screens, a long beer list, and a menu heavy on burgers and game-day food. For fans staying in hotels near City Hall or along Market Street, Misconduct is one of the easiest World Cup options to walk to between matches or after a day at the Fan Festival in Fairmount Park. Misconduct is basically next door to Fadó’s, so if one feels too crowded, just pop your head in to see if the other has more space.

Tir na nÓg Irish Pub

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• Address: 1600 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
• Hours: 10 AM-9 PM (Sun), 11:30 AM-9 PM (Mon), 11:30 AM-10 PM (Tue), 11:30 AM-11 PM (Wed & Thu), 11:30-midnight (Fri), 10 AM-midnight (Sat)

Near City Hall and the Parkway, Tir na nÓg is one of Logan Square’s best Irish pubs and treats soccer as a staple of the social scene. GameWatch and other soccer-bar roundups rank it highly for World Cup viewing, and local coverage highlighted early openings here during the 2022 tournament. The bar runs its own sports schedule online and leans into big tournaments with themed specials. Inside, multiple rooms and a long bar mean it can handle groups without sacrificing your view of the screens. It is a smart pick if you want to stay near the downtown hotels and still watch with a serious soccer crowd. On normal weekends, it opens late morning, but it always opens as early as needed during weekend English Premier League matches.

Cavanaugh’s Rittenhouse

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• Address: 1913 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
• Hours: 11:30 AM-2 AM daily

Cavanaugh’s brands itself as a neighborhood sports bar with a “dictionary” of beers and an army of flat-screens — and it follows through. Regular specials are built around Philadelphia Union matches, with all games broadcast with sound and ticket giveaways during the MLS season, which is a strong indicator of how seriously they will treat World Cup fixtures. For 2026, this is one of the best all-purpose choices: lots of TVs, kitchen open late, and a location that is easy to reach from both Rittenhouse hotels and the subway down to the stadium district.

McGillin’s Olde Ale House

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• Address: 1310 Drury St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
• Hours: 11 AM-2 AM daily

McGillin’s may be Philly’s oldest bar (and one of the oldest continuously operating pubs in the entire US), but its sports setup is modern: high-definition TVs, projector screens, and an explicit focus on major soccer events. The bar has run dedicated specials for the FIFA Club World Cup and maintains a World Cup page promising match-time deals and game coverage. It is not a pure soccer bar, which makes it ideal for mixed groups who want a historic Center City pub where World Cup games are still taken seriously. Between matches, Drury Street keeps you within a short walk of Reading Terminal Market, Chinatown, and most downtown hotel clusters.

Con Murphy’s Irish Pub

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• Address: 1700 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19103
• Hours: 11 AM-2 AM daily

Con Murphy’s sits on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway at the Windsor Suites, a short walk from Logan Square hotels and the museum district. Two levels, two bars, and plenty of TVs give it the right layout for tournament viewing, and soccer is already front and center. City bar guides note that the screens are dominated by soccer and rugby year-round, and GameWatch flags it specifically as a World Cup venue. On match days, the spot leans classic Irish pub: pints of Guinness, fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, and a crowd that is engaged but not chaotic. If you are based near the Parkway or want to pair early kickoffs with museum visits and downtown sightseeing, Con Murphy’s is one of the most convenient spots to make your World Cup home base.

Stateside Live!

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• Address: 1100 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148
• Hours: 4 PM-2 AM (Mon-Fri), Noon-2 AM (Sat & Sun) (but hours change frequently)

Out at the South Philly sports complex, Stateside Live! is built for large-scale viewing. The development includes an NBC Sports Arena with a massive 32-foot Sony LED screen and an outdoor 24-foot video wall, which local tourism boards regularly promote as one of the city’s premier game-watching venues. During World Cups and other global tournaments, this is where you go for a stadium-adjacent atmosphere without a ticket: thousands of fans, multiple bars and food counters under one roof, and direct access to the Broad Street Line for trips back to Center City. In fact, this Philadelphia soccer bar is going so all-in on World Cup 2026 that it’s selling special packages for people who want to ensure the best possible viewing experience. If you already have tickets to a Philly match, you can buy packages through the bar for entertainment before and after, starting at $250.