The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off this Thursday, June 11, and Charlotte's soccer fans are ready. From downtown bars to sports lounge watch parties, here are a few places to watch with fellow fans.

Make a game of it

Growlers Pourhouse | Visit this NoDa staple and earn stamps in the World Cup Passport to win prizes, including a $50 gift card.

Dunbar Social | This Ballantyne hangout will serve elevated bar fare, cocktails, and screen the games while you destress on its golf simulators.

World Cup EA FC & Binho Tournament + Watch Party | Visit the brewery on Friday, June 12, for brackets, a $1,000 prize, food, drinks, and games.

A group of people cheering while a football game is displayed on a large screen at a sports lounge. — Why concentrate on one match when you can watch several at Blinders? | Photo via Blinders Sports Lounge

Be surrounded by sports

Blinders | Order shareable dishes while watching the games on the biggest screen on the East Coast.

Platform Sports Bar | Watch all the games on this sports bar's video walls or on the rooftop bar.

The Craic | Watch a World Cup match on any of the 24 televisions throughout the restaurant + order from the hangout's new bar bites menu.

Courtyard Hooligans | Get in the World Cup spirit as the Brevard Court eatery acts as the official German Football Association (DFB) Fan Club spot in the city.

El Puro Modern Cuban | Sit inside or on the patio while the restaurant streams the games.

Dining deals

Ri Ra | Watch all 104 matches at this Uptown Irish pub while enjoying promotions and giveaways, like pint glass engravings or the chance to win $1,000.

Bad Daddy's Burger Bar | Order 99-cent wings during all USMNT matches on June 12 and June 19.

Folia | Support Argentina at this South End hangout while sipping $10 select cocktails on match days.

The Goodyear House | Sip $6 draft beers paired with $9 shaken fry bags and a roaring World Cup game.

Chief's | Order popcorn bags and enjoy select drink specials while catching the game on the cocktail bar's screens.

El Malo Tacos | Watch all the US and Mexico matches, plus enjoy $1 off tacos and a $3 beer special.

Sullivan's Steakhouse | This South End steakhouse is pairing up World Cup entertainment with elevated plates like Prime Steak Sliders, Beef Wellington Bites, and cocktail specials.