The World Cup is gearing up for the season and New Yorkers are on the look out for watch parties offering the biggest screens and best game day specials. We've taken the guess work out of the equation with a variety of spots offering all the above and more. From Union Square to Midtown and beyond, here are a few places to bunker down and enjoy all the action.

Time Out Market Union Square

Time Out Market Union Square (124 E. 14th St.) transforms into the ultimate viewing destination from June 11th through July 19th, bringing the energy of every match to the heart of downtown NYC. For the entirety of the competition, all TV screens throughout the market will stream every game, ensuring wall-to-wall coverage from opening kickoff through the final match. With live screenings on a big screen, a high-energy, social atmosphere, and a bar program tailored for match day—think beer buckets, pitchers, pints, and specialty cocktails—this is the go-to hub for fans looking to catch every goal in style. Guests can enjoy a diverse lineup of food from some of New York City’s top chefs, all under one roof, alongside limited-edition merch and fan-focused moments throughout the tournament. Entry is free with first come, first served seating, while upgraded experiences include a $10 all-day happy hour pass or a $50 package that includes happy hour pricing plus a $20 food voucher, along with premium viewing access. Premium high-top and centered low table reservations offer the best views of the screens, dedicated space, and beverage packages, making it perfect for group outings, client hosting, or anyone looking to secure their spot for kickoff. Matches span the full tournament schedule, including key games like Mexico vs. South Africa on June 11th at 3PM, USA vs. Paraguay on June 12th at 9PM, and standout matchups throughout the month such as Brazil vs. Morocco on June 13, France vs. Senegal on June 16th, England vs. Croatia on June 17th, and Argentina vs. Austria on June 22th, with a highlight event on June 27th featuring Colombia vs. Portugal at 7:30PM followed by a Latin Mix after-party—ensuring there’s always a reason to gather. To RSVP visit, https://www.eventbrite.com/o/113265046921

Houston Hall

Houston Hall is a leading beer hall and sports bar in NYC’s West Village and a top spot for fans to gather for major sporting events. With five, huge 12 foot screens and a cavernous space that can hold 350+ sports fans, Houston Hall is the place to be for FIFA World Cup watch parties this summer (and the official HQ for iHeart Radio World Cup Watch Parties). Our MEGA drinks program makes watching games at Houston Hall its own group sporting event, featuring massive drink towers (Aperol Spritz, Patron Margs), gigantic 5-in-1 drinks (51oz Espresso Martini and Casamigos Margs) and 3, 4 and 5 person Shotskis. Houston Hall will also be featuring the Buchanita (Buchanan’s Whiskey & Pineapple) and Casamigos Blanco Marg, the official drinks of the World Cup. Large groups can reserve tables of 10-20 guests so seating is guaranteed and our VIP Tap Room is a premium suite complete with a private bar, TV and screen for baller groups that want to reserve a private space!

Havana Central

Havana Central is a popular 20-year established Cuban hideaway in NYC’s Times Square. This two-floor tropical destination celebrates all things Latin with bright flavors, energetic music and the best hand muddled mojitos north of Havana. This summer Havana Central will turn their Mezzanine into a designated watch zone for all major Latin American and European games (Spain & Portugal) during the FIFA World Cup. Expect drink specials like the Buchanita (Buchanans Whiskey & Pineapple) and Casamigos Blanco Marg, the official drinks of the World Cup, plus buckets of cerveza, pitchers of mojitos and game date bites like empanadas, masitas and Cuban sandwiches. With its midtown footprint, Havana Central offers a convenient homebase for out-of-town football fans in between their commute to Metlife Stadium for the live games.

Clinton Hall 

Clinton Hall has expansive indoor and outdoor seating at their FiDi (90 Washington St.), 36th Street (16 W. 36th Street), E. 51st Street (230 E. 51st) and Bronx (601 E. 189th St.) locations. Enjoy great Supercraft beer, hard seltzers, wine and a full bar menu alongside delicious food like the signature Double Smashed Burger, Buffalo Cauliflower, Crispy Chicken Wings, Giant Pretzels and more.

Slate

Slate (54 W. 21st St.) is an upscale bar, lounge and nightclub located in the heart of Chelsea that offers something for everyone. It's the perfect spot for an after-work happy hour, birthday celebration, holiday party or just a night out with friends. Slate offers delicious bites, cocktails, fun and games with live entertainment from live DJs, comedians, musicians and more. This sprawling 16,000-square-foot adult playground, in business since 2000, features three mini-bowling lanes, private event spaces across multiple floors, and a thrilling 20-foot slide to whisk guests from the top floor to the one below. In addition to its arcade, ping pong tables, pool tables, Skee-Ball, an 8-player foosball table, and newly Dartsee – an elevated, state-of-the-art social dart experience, offering a modern take on classic darts, in addition to new two brand-new gaming simulators, featuring soccer, football, golf, zombie, yes zombie dodgeball. Slate also boasts a massive 15 foot LED HD video wall, accompanied by a Funktion-One sound system and over 20 HD screens throughout the expansive venue. For more information, visit www.slate-ny.com.

PB Brasserie

PB Brasserie is Harlem’s premier French steakhouse and an elevated destination for 2026 FIFA World Cup watch parties, located just steps from the iconic Apollo Theater. The elegant 4,500-square-foot restaurant offers guests the chance to catch matches while enjoying light bites at the bar, classic cocktails, craft drinks, and a curated wine list in a stylish Parisian-inspired setting. Fans can cheer on teams including France, Senegal, Brazil, Argentina, the United States, England, and more while dining on standout dishes like branzino, sea bass, lobster and shrimp pasta, and premium steaks, making PB Brasserie a sophisticated go-to for World Cup viewing this summer.

Ainslie

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Set to become one of downtown Manhattan’s most energetic destinations for soccer fans, Ainslie (199 Bowery) will host World Cup watch parties at its expansive 15,000-square-foot venue. Designed for large-scale gatherings, the restaurant and bar features two massive projection screens, 10 TVs throughout the space and a nightlife-driven atmosphere that will make every match a high-energy social experience. With its large crowd capacity, Ainslie's Bowery location offers the kind of immersive setting where fans can come together to watch every goal, celebration, and last-minute victory in style. The restaurant boasts an airy beer garden that opens to the sidewalk in addition to its massive beer hall inside with a 50-foot bar and 32 beer taps, plus a massive outside street structure with service bars for alfresco style festivities as well as an area for games like foosball and shuffleboard making it the perfect social hub for engaging watch parties all World Cup season.

Yesterday’s

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Yesterday’s at 157 Bleecker Street will show every World Cup match at the newly opened West Village destination, transforming the two-level bar into a lively gathering spot for soccer fans throughout the tournament. Designed to capture the spirit of classic New York nightlife with a modern edge, Yesterday’s features discreet televisions throughout the 6,500 square foot space that create an immersive game-day atmosphere without sacrificing the venue’s stylish neighborhood bar feel. Guests can watch every match while enjoying classic cocktails, wood-fired pizzas served from open to close, throwback music, and the energetic social atmosphere that shifts seamlessly from daytime viewing parties to late-night celebrations.