World Cup fever is about to hit Leeds! Here’s our guide to where you’ll find big screens, great deals and an atmosphere to match.
The FIFA World Cup is back, and with England’s eyes firmly on the trophy, finding the perfect matchday spot is essential. Because the 2026 tournament is hosted across North America, football fans in Leeds will face a unique schedule of evening and late-night kick-offs (including matches starting at 8pm, 11pm, and 1am BST).
Whether you are looking for a city-centre fan zone with stadium-sized screens, a dedicated sports bar with a 3am licence, or a sun-drenched beer garden to enjoy the summer games, Leeds’ hospitality scene is going all out. To help you plan your tournament, we’ve rounded up the absolute best venues in the city to catch every goal, save and penalty shootout live.
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Quick picks: Where to watch the World Cup in Leeds
Flight Club
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It’s game on at Flight Club, where you can enjoy every England match with big screens, cold drinks and great food. There are two ways to watch. Play and Watch is ideal for groups of up to 12 guests, giving you the best seat in the house – your own private oche playing area. You’ll get one hour of Social Darts before kick off and you can order food and drink directly to your oche.
Around The Bar is the option for fans who want to leave the competition to the England players. You’ll get a table right at the heart of the action with perfect views of the match and you can order food and drinks to the table.
Where: Flight Club, Sovereign House, 1-2 South Parade, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5QL.
Cost: Play and Watch requires a £50 deposit for the group and Around The Bar is £25 – both redeemable on the night.
Good to know: Save time on the night by pre-ordering food and drinks.
Black Cat Club
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Black Cat Club is going all out for the World Cup – there are plenty of screens on the ground floor and new TVs are being installed upstairs so you can play darts and shuffleboard without missing a minute of the action.
You’ll love the four offers Black Cat Club is running – all themed around 1966, the year England last won the World Cup. For just £19.66 you can get either four pint pitchers, three small plates, burger, fries and a pint or an hour of darts or shuffleboard and pizza.
Where: Black Cat Club, 35 Park Row, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5JL.
Cost: Free entry.
Good to know: Skip the halftime bar queues entirely by using the ‘push for service’ buttons located at every gaming table.
Pinnacle
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Pinnacle is showing every minute of every World Cup match this summer, with more than 20 HD screens positioned throughout the venue and a 360-degree viewing experience designed to keep you close to the action wherever you’re sitting. The sports bar will have a lively matchday atmosphere for the group stages right through to the final.
Alongside the football, Pinnacle’s huge drinks selection makes it an easy spot to settle in for the long haul, with more than 100 gins and over 20 beers on rotation behind the bar.
Where: Pinnacle, Bond Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5BQ.
Cost: Free entry.
Good to know: There are more than 20 HD screens across the venue, so you’ll have a good view wherever you’re watching from.
Brewery Wharf Tavern
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If you fancy watching the World Cup by the water this summer, Brewery Wharf Tavern is going all out for the tournament with brand-new big screens installed throughout the pub. You’ll be able to catch every England game live alongside selected knockout fixtures as the competition progresses.
Most of the venue will be bookable during the World Cup, although a small section will remain available for walk-ins. With England games expected to fill up quickly, booking ahead is strongly recommended if you want the best seats in the house.
Where: Brewery Wharf Tavern, 3 Brewery Place, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 1NE.
Cost: £10 per person card authorisation but no money will be taken unless you fail to show for your booking without letting the venue know.
Good to know: There’s only a small section for walk-ins so it’s best to book ahead for the best spot!
Trinity Kitchen
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Trinity Kitchen is turning into one of the biggest World Cup fan zones in Leeds this summer, with three giant 5m x 3m screens, DJs, roaming brass bands and space for up to 1,000 fans right in the heart of the city centre. Free to attend and opening in time for the start of the tournament on 11th June, it promises to bring proper tournament atmosphere for every England game.
During the day, Trinity Kitchen will operate as normal before transforming into an evening football hotspot packed with food, drinks and live entertainment. Fans can expect award-winning craft beer from the new Northern Monk Trinity Tap alongside street food from favourites including Archie’s, Pho, Pizzaluxe, Rola Wala and Thatziki.
Entry is free, but table bookings are available for England matches if you want to guarantee the best seats in the house.
Where: Trinity Kitchen, 27 Albion Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5ER.
Cost: Entry is free or you can pre-book guaranteed seats for £10.
Good to know: Trinity Kitchen will have three giant screens alongside additional TVs throughout the venue, with room for up to 1,000 supporters.
BOX
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BOX Leeds is set to be one of the busiest places in the city to watch the World Cup this summer, with big screens across the venue, a buzzing matchday atmosphere and every fixture shown live during opening hours. Just a five-minute walk from Leeds Station, it’s an ideal city-centre spot for everything from the group stages right through to the final.
England games will be packed out, with plenty of noise and a proper football crowd throughout the tournament. BOX will also be running food and drink offers across the World Cup, making it a strong option if you’re planning a full matchday session with mates.
Bookings are recommended for the biggest fixtures, especially England games, with deposits varying depending on party size and kick-off times.
Where: BOX, 16 Infirmary Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 2JS.
Cost: Some games may require a deposit which could vary depending on the time, type of game and your table size.
Good to know: Outside tables are first come, first served and can’t be booked in advance.
4TheFans at O2 Academy
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If you’re after full fan-park energy during the World Cup, 4TheFans at O2 Academy Leeds is bringing one of the city’s biggest tournament experiences this summer. Thousands of fans will come together to watch England games on giant anti-glare screens with stadium-level sound, DJs, competitions, giveaways and appearances from football legends throughout the tournament.
Running from England’s opening fixture against Croatia on 17th June, the venue promises a proper big-game atmosphere complete with pyrotechnics, CO2 cannons and late-night screenings for the tournament’s latest kick-offs. Food traders and bars will also be on-site throughout the event.
Where: 4TheFans, O2 Academy, 55 Cookridge St, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 3AW.
Cost: General admission is £6 or Premium Seated is £20. England fixtures are ticketed and expected to sell quickly, especially as the tournament progresses into the knockout stages.
Good to know: The venue will stay open for late-night kick-offs so fans can watch every England match live.
The Head of Steam
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The Head of Steam is one of the best spots in Leeds for craft beer, but it’s also a great choice for live football. Situated less than a five-minute walk from Leeds Station, it’s well-positioned for after-work fixtures, late kick-offs and all-day football sessions. You’ll be able to enjoy big screens, cold pints and a fantastic big game atmosphere.
It will get busy for England games, so book ahead if you want a guaranteed view of the screens and table service throughout the match. And, if you pre-book a pre-game pizza, you’ll get a free pint.
Where: Head of Steam, 6 Park Row, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5QL.
Cost: Free.
Good to know: With more than 20 draught beers to choose from, plus plenty of cask and cider options, Head of Steam is where great drinks meets live sport.
Meanwood Tavern
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Meanwood Tavern will be showing all the England games throughout the tournament, with big screens in both the front and back of the pub so you won’t miss a moment of the action. Head to the venue if you’re looking for a busy but friendly local atmosphere for the biggest fixtures this summer.
Bookings are recommended for England matches, especially as the tournament moves into the knockout stages.
Where: Meanwood Tavern, 607 Meanwood Road, Meanwood, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 4HQ.
Cost: £10 per person card authorisation but no money will be taken unless you fail to show for your booking without letting the venue know.
Good to know: If it’s beer you’re looking for, you’ll find a wide range of beers across 14 keg taps and 6 hand-pulls, showcasing local and independent breweries, premium lagers and more.
Toast
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With 13 HD screens, stonebaked pizzas and a large outdoor area, Toast is gearing up to be a lively city-centre spot for the World Cup this summer. Whether you’re heading down for England matches or catching other fixtures throughout the tournament, you’ll have no trouble finding a good view of the action.
Alongside live football, Toast serves handmade pizzas, pub favourites, cocktails and draught beers, making it an easy option for longer matchdays with friends. The outdoor seating area is also ideal if you want to soak up the sun as well as the atmosphere during the earlier summer kick-offs.
Where: Toast Bar, Unit C West-Point, Wellington Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4JY.
Cost: Free.
Good to know: There are 13 HD screens across the venue so you won’t miss a moment of the action.
The Original Oak
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Headingley favourite The Original Oak will be showing every single World Cup match live this summer, making it the undisputed go-to spot outside the city centre. Boasting one of the largest and most famous beer gardens in the North of England, it offers a festival-style atmosphere for sunny early evening fixtures, alongside indoor screenings for late-night group games.
The pub is encouraging fans to arrive early for the biggest games as bookable space will be limited throughout the competition. Alongside England fixtures, Scotland supporters can also catch every late-night group game live.
Where: The Original Oak, 2 Otley Road, Headingley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 2DG.
Cost: Free.
Good to know: The Original Oak will be showing every single game live throughout the tournament.
Manahatta
Manahatta is turning England games into full-on World Cup parties this summer with its two-hour World Cup Social experience. The experience will include live DJs, bottomless drinks, brunch dishes and big-screen football coverage all wrapped into one high-energy matchday event in the heart of Leeds.
The bottomless experience starts one hour before kick-off and runs until just after half-time, with DJs performing before the game, during the break and after the final whistle. Commentary stays on throughout the match, keeping the football front and centre while still bringing a party atmosphere.
Where: Manahatta, 29 East Parade, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5PS.
Cost: The World Cup Social costs £43.95.
Good to know: The World Cup Social package includes two hours of unlimited drinks alongside your chosen main dish – and, of course, full match coverage with a great view of the big screen.
BOOM Battle Bar
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BOOM Battle Bar is bringing big screens, cocktails and party energy to the World Cup this summer, showing live fixtures from the group stages through to the final. Whether you’re there purely for the football or mixing matchday with games and drinks, there’s going to be a lively atmosphere throughout the tournament.
There are free entry tickets available for England’s first three matches, although booking ahead is recommended if you want to secure a table. There’ll also be meal deals, £5 BOOM lager pints and a £10 meal deal running throughout the World Cup.
Where: BOOM Battle Bar, S43 Ground Floor Level and First Floor Level, Victoria Gate, Harewood Street, West Yorkshire, LS2 7AR.
Cost: Free tickets available for England’s first three matches.
Good to know: Free tickets don’t guarantee seating, but drinks packages can secure your table before kick-off.
A Nation of Shopkeepers
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A Nation of Shopkeepers is promising massive screens, lively crowds and late-night tournament atmosphere throughout the World Cup this summer. From the opening group games right through to the knockout stages, the venue will be showing every match live with plenty of food, drinks and football energy along the way.
England fixtures are expected to be particularly busy, so booking ahead is a good idea if you want to secure a table for the biggest games. The venue is positioning itself as one of the city’s go-to spots for fans wanting proper big-screen viewing and an all-night atmosphere.
Where: A Nation of Shopkeepers, 26-27 Cookridge St, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 3AG.
Cost: Free.
Good to know: The venue will be showing every match live throughout the tournament.
The Brotherhood of Pursuits and Pastimes
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The Brotherhood is going all-in for the World Cup this summer, showing every single match live across more than 25 screens – including the late-night 1am kick-offs. With its late licence until 3am, this is one of the few places in Leeds where you can properly settle in for the tournament’s latest fixtures.
Alongside the football, expect live musicians for England games, themed menus, happy hour deals and plenty of matchday food and drink offers. Walk-ins will be available throughout the tournament, but bookings are recommended for the biggest games.
Where: The Brotherhood of Pursuits and Pastimes, 54 New Briggate, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 6NU.
Cost: Free entry. Bookings available for all fixtures. Walk-ins accepted on a first come, first served basis subject to capacity.
Good to know: The venue’s late licence means it will also show the 1am World Cup fixtures live.
