The 7 Best Vancouver Soccer Bars for Watching the World Cup

For the Vancouver World Cup games, you don’t need to worry much about whether where you stay is near the venue or bars. BC Place is in the middle of downtown and walkable, so there’s no need to drive. That means you can stop in at one of the Vancouver soccer bars below before or after the games and not worry if you’re a smidge tipsy when you’re trying to get home. So it’s worth it to try to make a visit to one of these fantastic Vancouver soccer bars, whether you’re in town for the games or just in the city for an afternoon.

Where to find the best soccer bars in Vancouver, BC

Vancouver’s top soccer-watching spots are concentrated in a few fan-heavy districts. Downtown and Gastown draw the biggest crowds, with pubs that open early for international matches and spill fans onto busy patios on warm days. Commercial Drive is the city’s most storied soccer corridor, where generations of supporters—especially those tied to Italian, Latin American, and Balkan communities—have long turned major tournaments into street festivals.

Shark Club Sports Bar & Grill

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• Address: 180 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6B 4P4
• Hours: 11 AM-11 PM (Mon & Tue), 11 AM-midnight (Wed-Sat), 9:30 AM-11 PM (Sun)

Shark Club is exactly what you picture when you think of a modern sports bar, very close to both Rogers Arena and BC Place. The venue’s energy is high on soccer match days, thanks to its two enormous 12-foot TVs, plus a spread of additional screens to make sure everyone has a view. The sound system is designed to feel and sound like a stadium, making it an excellent Vancouver soccer bar if you weren’t able to scalp last-minute tickets outside the venue. For soccer fans, it’s the closest you’ll get to the stadium without being in it (both literally and figuratively).

Score on Davie

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• Address: 1262 Davie St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1N3
• Hours: 11 AM-late (Mon-Fri), 10 AM-late (Sat & Sun)

Score on Davie stands out in Vancouver’s West End for its irreverent spirit and creative approach to both food and fandom. The bar’s signature Caesars (a bloody Mary with clamato) is a towering drink topped with everything from burgers to deep-fried mac and cheese, and very popular during early morning matches.

The bar shows all kind of games, but soccer matches always get priority. There are also weekly deals and weekend brunches that pack the house. It’s a pretty open-minded place, so feel free to swing by no matter which team you’re cheering for — or even if you don’t know the first thing about soccer.

The Park Pub

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• Address: 1755 Davie St, Vancouver, BC V6G 2K6
• Hours: 7:30 AM-midnight (Mon-Thu), 7:30 AM-1 AM (Fri), 7 AM-1 AM (Sat), 7 AM-midnight (Sun)

The Park Pub near English Bay is a favorite for fans who want to catch Premier League, Champions League, and other global soccer fixtures. With 17 TVs and a booming surround-sound system, it’s nearly impossible to have a bad seat.

This is a great Vancouver soccer bar for early morning matches, as the bar opens at 7 AM on weekends to cater to international soccer schedules. It also often hosts match-day promotions and giveaways, and tailors food and drink specials around game days. There’s no home team at the Park, and it tends to be a social atmosphere, so you’re welcome to come in cheering for the most obscure team on the roster (and, in fact, may make some friends doing it).

Red Card Sports Bar + Eatery

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• Address: 560 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC V6B 0A8
• Hours: Noon-10 PM (Mon-Fri), Noon-11 PM (Sat), 10 AM-10 PM (Sun)

Red Card brings a European feel to the Vancouver soccer bar scene, both in decor and menu. The latter is focused on wood-fired pizzas and house-made pasta, plus pub stables. Throughout the bar are 16 TVs and two projector screens, so even the most obscure matches will likely find a screen. Red Card is particularly known for big international games and often stays open for very late-night games. It’s also in a historic building that adds a bit of character, making it a destination for fans who want a lively but slightly more refined soccer-watching experience.

Courtside Food & Drinks

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• Address: 2415 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3E1
• Hours: 4 PM-10 PM (Thu), 4 PM-midnight (Fri & Sat), 1 PM-10 PM (Sun), Closed Mon-Wed

Courtside in Mount Pleasant is a basketball-focused bar, but when the World Cup rolls around, it’ll definitely be showing the matches. It’s quickly becoming a favorite among the city’s faithful football fanatics, though it also hosts NFL, hockey, and other sports events. Occasionally, it hosts major watch parties that are ticketed, so check the website in advance if you’re thinking about swinging in before the World Cup finals and semi-finals.

The Pint Public House

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• Address: 455 Abbott St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2L2
• Hours: 3 PM-1 AM (Tue-Thu), 3 PM-3 AM (Fri & Sat), Noon-1 AM (Sun)

The Pint is a staple for pre- and post-game gatherings on the Vancouver soccer bar scene, probably because it’s just steps from BC Place. Expect a relaxed, no-frills atmosphere with an impressive selection of 16 rotating beers on tap (and beloved wing specials). On match days, it’s always busy even without any special events going on, as it’s a natural stopping point on the way to or from matches. Of course, there usually is something going on, and the Pint will certainly have all the Vancouver matches on its numerous screens. As you might expect, it’s a popular hockey bar, too. So if you’re in Vancouver during hockey season, consider swinging by if you’re keen to cheer on the Canucks.

Hero’s Welcome

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• Address: 3917 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3P3
• Hours: 4 PM-midnight (Mon & Tue), 4 PM-1 AM (Wed), 4 PM-midnight (Thu), 3 PM-2 AM (Fri & Sat), 1 PM-midnight (Sun)

Hero’s Welcome on Main Street is a community-driven pub designed in the style of a “post-war Canadian veterans’ club.” It’s quirky and packed with vintage decor, plus classic games like pinball and Skee-ball. Soccer is always front and center when matches are happening, but it’s also a great bar if you’re not super into soccer, with weekly events like trivia and karaoke. If you have a group where some of you want to watch soccer and some of you would rather just rack up a Skee-ball high score, Hero’s Welcome is your spot. Note that the bar often adjusts its hours based on matches and special events, so call ahead to see if they’re showing the game you want to see.