Leeds Sports Bars Prepare for World Cup Football

Local venues ready to host fans during 2026 World Cup

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, Leeds’ sports bars and venues are preparing to welcome football supporters eager to watch the tournament. With matches taking place across the USA, Canada, and Mexico this summer, a variety of establishments in Leeds are offering spaces to view the games, including those featuring England’s fixtures.

Sports Bars Showing the World Cup

Several sports bars across Leeds have announced plans to screen the World Cup matches, providing fans with large screens and a lively atmosphere. Among these are:

• The Brotherhood of Pursuits & Pastimes: Known for its vibrant matchday atmosphere, this bar will feature big screens and expect busy crowds during games.
• The Box Bar: Offers matchday menus and drink deals alongside multiple large screens for viewing.
• Black Cat Club: Features a 1966-themed menu and post-match activities such as darts and shuffleboard.
• Toast: An independent sports bar with 17 giant screens, showing every World Cup fixture along with a selection of beers.
• Flight Club: Provides two viewing packages, including one combining darts play with match watching, and another focused on food and drink service.
• Boom Battle Bar: Offers pre-match meal deals and £5 house drinks, with additional games like shuffleboard, pool, and crazy golf available after matches.

Additional Venues Hosting World Cup Events

Beyond sports bars, other venues in Leeds are also participating in World Cup screenings and events:

• Elland Road Stadium: Hosting a special viewing of England vs Ghana on 23 June in the Hisense Leeds Lounge, with appearances from footballers Kalvin Phillips and Patrick Bamford, alongside food and entertainment.
• O2 Academy Leeds: Running a fan park with large screens for England matches, plus DJs and guest appearances from football legends.
• CrowdedHouse: Offering rooftop terrace viewing with food options such as burgers and fries, as well as indoor a la carte dining.
• Green Room: Screening every England game on big screens, with cocktails available on the terrace.
• Brewery Wharf Tavern: Providing waterfront viewing with multiple screens, sourdough pizzas, and local beers on tap.
• Trinity Leeds: Transforming Trinity Kitchen into a large Fanzone featuring three super-sized screens, a new bar, and street food vendors.
• A Nation of Shopkeepers: Offering seating with a variety of food and drink during England fixtures.

These venues aim to provide a range of viewing experiences for football fans in Leeds during the World Cup, accommodating different preferences for atmosphere, food, and entertainment.