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

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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.

Brauhaus Schmitz: 718 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

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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-tops, 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.

Fadó Irish Pub: 1500 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

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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 Tavern (Rittenhouse): 1511 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

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Right by City Hall and the Parkway, Tir na nOg is another Irish pub that treats soccer as a feature. 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.

Tir na nOg: 1600 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

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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.

Cavanaugh’s: 1913 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

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This may be Philly’s oldest bar, 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.

McGillin’s Olde Ale House: 1310 Drury St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

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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 — 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.

Con Murphy’s Irish Pub: 1700 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19103

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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.

Stateside Live!: 1100 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148