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The FIFA World Cup runs June 11 through July 19, with 104 matches across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Orlando isn’t a host city, but you’d never know it from the watch party options. Here’s where to catch the games.
Tom’s Watch Bar (Website) at 8050 International Drive.
The gold standard for screen-to-eyeball ratio, Tom’s has 100 screens in a 360-degree setup showing every match. Reservations are strongly recommended, and ticket prices vary by match. This is also one of the pricier locations on the list. Just so you’re not surprised.
Sports & Social (Website) at 9101 International Drive inside Pointe Orlando.
Showing every single match from June 11 through July 19. Matchday Warm-Up deals include $3 bottled beers, $5 call cocktails, and $5 shots. Get there early. We wrote about this HERE in more detail.
Stadium Club at Caribe Royale Orlando (Website) at 8101 World Center Drive.
The most immersive option on this list, with massive LED viewing walls and stadium-quality sound. Cultural Theme Nights throughout the tournament feature globally inspired food, cocktails, live music, and decor matching the featured nation. The Skybox Lounge accommodates up to 32 guests in a private VIP suite.
NBC Sports Grill & Brew at Universal CityWalk (Website) at 6000 Universal Boulevard.
Free to enter, loaded with TVs, and right at the entrance to Universal Studios. Expected to be hoppin’ throughout the tournament.
The Final Whistle at Thornton Park Pub (Website) at 808 E. Washington Street.
A soccer-themed pop-up bar hosted by Orlando City Soccer running through July, showing every match with the sound on and daily food and drink specials.
Boteco do Manolo (Website) at 7653 International Drive.
The Brazilian restaurant is the spot for South American matches, with lively watch parties and authentic food.
Ivanhoe Park Lager House (Website) at 23 N Orange Blossom Trail.
Plenty of screens, plenty of room, and neighborhood bar energy. They also have the best-tasting sparkling water on a self-service tap that I just can’t stop thinking about.
À La Cart (Website) at 390 N. Orange Avenue in downtown Orlando.
Showing every match on a massive outdoor LED screen with multiple food vendors and drink specials.
The Hideaway Bar (Website) at 523 Virginia Drive, Ivanhoe Village.
Showing matches alongside its classic brews and bites throughout the tournament. Don’t sleep on the breakfast burrito.
Lucky Leprechaun (Instagram) at 7032 International Drive.
The oldest Irish-owned pub on I-Drive is going all in with watch parties for every game, plus highland dancers, bagpipe players, and imported beers.
Walter’s Tavern (Website) at 2105 N. Orange Blossom Trail.
Watch parties all tournament long at the Packing District-based food hall bar, plus a FIFA World Cup ticket giveaway during the Brazil vs. Morocco match.
Kings Orlando (Website) at 8255 International Drive.
Guests wearing their national team gear get a free hour of bowling per goal scored. Food and drink specials include $10 BBQ pork nachos and $25 Michelob Ultra buckets. Runs June 11 through July 19.
Promenade at Sunset Walk (Website) at 3251 Margaritaville Boulevard, Kissimmee.
Property-wide activations through July 19, including live watch parties, a soccer goal kicking challenge, and a Goal Getter Giveaway with 48 custom soccer balls inspired by the participating countries.
Rix Sports Bar & Grill at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort (Website) at 1000 W. Buena Vista Drive.
31 large screens with surround sound. A solid option if you’re already on Disney property.
Yard House at ICON Park (Website) at 8376 International Drive.
Showing all major matches with 130 draft beer taps and a globally inspired menu.
Wreckers Sports Bar (Website) at Marriott Bonvoy.
A 37-foot screen and more than 50 HDTVs with an upscale sports pub menu.
New York Beer Project (Website) at 9230 Miley Drive, Winter Garden.
A huge video wall and multiple screens in the Tap Room. The best option on the west side of town.
