WATCH THE WORLD CUP AT ROXY
Where to Watch World Cup 2026
The 2026 World Cup has landed, and we’re showing every big moment live all summer long! Catch the action on our big screens across the venues with unbeatable atmosphere, great food and drink bundles, and games before, during and after kick-off.
Whether you’re backing your home nation, watching with your mates or making a full night of it, Roxy is the place to soak up every goal, tackle and last-minute winner. Round up your team, book your table and get ready for a summer of football.
TABLE BOOKINGS
Table bookings are now open for every World Cup fixture, making it easy to lock in your match-day plans early. Book your seat or table for free alongside World Cup-exclusive food packages and drinks bundles to keep the group going all game long. Big matches, big screens and even bigger energy, secure your spot now!
FOOD PACKAGES
Our exclusive World Cup food package, the Final Whistle Feast, is available throughout the tournament; bringing together crowd-pleasing favourites and match-day bites perfect for sharing.
Enjoy pizzas and crispy chicken tenders to loaded fries and more, the Final Whistle Feast has got everything you need to keep the table fuelled from kick-off to full-time (including those painfully long VAR checks). Throw in our big screens, great drinks and competitive games, and you’ve got your full World Cup plans sorted at Roxy!
Can I watch every World Cup game at Roxy Leisure?
Roxy venues will be showing the following games live:
- All England friendly warm-up games
- All England matches
- In Roxy Lanes Rose Street Edinburgh, all Scotland matches
- World Cup quarter-finals, semi-final and final
Depending on the venue, customer demand and fixture schedule, guests may also be able to watch non-home nation group stage fixtures. Please check with your local Roxy venue on their planned coverage of the fixture schedule.
WORLD CUP FAQs
WHEN IS THE WORLD CUP?
The 2026 World Cup will take place from Thursday 11th June until Sunday 19th July, and will be screened live at Roxy Ball Room and Roxy Lanes venues across the UK.
Is It Available At Every Venue?
Games will be televised live at all Roxy Ball Room and Roxy Lanes venues throughout the tournament, though opening hours vary per location and day. Please check the opening times of your local venue before visiting, with pre-bookings encouraged to secure your table and prime viewing spot!
Are England and Scotland In The World Cup?
Yes – both England and Scotland have qualified for the 2026 World Cup, and we’ll be showing every big moment live across our venues throughout the tournament.
From the group stages to the knockout drama, you can catch all the action on our screens alongside great food and drinks. Whether you’re backing England, Scotland or any other nation, Roxy is the place to watch the World Cup this summer and soak up the competitive atmosphere from first kick-off to the final whistle.
When Does The World Cup Finish?
The 2026 World Cup Final kicks off from Sunday 19th July, at 20:00 UK/GMT. We will be screening the game at all of our venues. Stay tuned on our social media and email updates for more news on specific events in your local Roxy venue.
Where can I watch the World Cup near me?
You can watch the FIFA World Cup live at selected Roxy venues across the UK. Our bar areas feature multiple viewing screens, which combined with a buzzing atmosphere, drinks offers, food packages and live match coverage during key games makes Roxy a great choice to watch the tournament unfold. Whether you’re looking for somewhere to watch England games, knockout fixtures or the World Cup Final, our venues offer a social experience for football fans across our locations in London, Manchester, Leeds, Nottingham, Liverpool, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Sheffield, Cheltenham, Bristol, Leicester, York and Birmingham.
Do I need to book a table to watch the World Cup at Roxy Leisure?
We welcome walk-ins for all fixtures, but we strongly recommend booking your table in advance for major World Cup matches, especially England games, Scotland games (at our Roxy Lanes Rose St venue!) and knockout fixtures.
Booking ahead helps guarantee:
- Seating for your group
- Access to the best viewing areas
- Pre-booking any food and drink packages to save time at the bar
- Reserved spaces during busy matches
What food and drink deals are available during the World Cup?
During the World Cup, Roxy venues will be offering special food and drink packages for football fans watching live matches. Here’s just a taster of what will be available:
- The Final Whistle Feast food package, which serves 4-6 people and is £40 for a platter of pizzas, chicken tenders, chips and dips.
- 2-pint cups and 4-pint pitchers so you don’t need to miss a second of the match queuing at the bar!
- 6 for £30 beer or cider can/bottle caddies.
- World Cup-exclusive special shots!
Food and drink offers will vary by venue, matchday times, and availability. You can pre-order the Final Whistle Feast food package, and other drinks offers, when booking your viewing table to guarantee you.
Is Roxy Leisure good for watching football matches with groups?
Yes, all Roxy venues are great for watching the World Cup as a group. Roxy Ball Room and Roxy Lanes is designed for group social experiences, which combined with our ample bar tables and TV screens, we are a popular choice for watching live football and World Cup matches with friends, colleagues and larger parties.
At Roxy, our venues are more than just the match so guests can enjoy a huge range of activities either before or after the football game to get carry on the competitive atmosphere!
Will World Cup matches be shown on big screens with sound on?
Yes! All home nation World Cup fixtures at Roxy venues will be shown on large HD screens with live match commentary and a buzzing atmosphere. Screening details may vary by venue and fixture. Please check before booking by reaching out to your local Roxy venue.
What time should I arrive for big World Cup matches?
For major World Cup fixtures, especially England games and knockout matches, we recommend arriving at least 1 hour before kick-off to secure your seat.
Popular matches can become busy quickly, particularly at the following venues:
- Roxy Ball Room Arndale, Manchester
- Roxy Ball Room Deansgate, Manchester
- Roxy Ball Room Boar Lane, Leeds
- Roxy Lanes The Light, Leeds
- Roxy Lanes Rose Street, Edinburgh
- Roxy Lanes High Street, Cheltenham
- Roxy Ball Room Cavern Quarter, Liverpool
- Roxy Ball Room The Stonebow, York
If you haven’t pre-booked your seat/table, arriving early allows time to:
- Secure a seat or table that hasn’t been reserved already.
- Secure the best viewing spots.
- Order food and drinks from our World Cup-exclusive specials menu!
- Enjoy all the pre-match atmosphere and in-venue entertainment.
Advance booking is strongly recommended for high-demand fixtures.
Why is Roxy one of the best places to watch the World Cup?
Roxy Ball Room and Roxy Lanes venues combines live sport, entertainment, food and social gaming to create a unique World Cup viewing experience.
Guests can enjoy:
- Big screen football coverage.
- Lively match-day atmosphere.
- A huge variety of drinks and food, including a World Cup-exclusive menu only available during the tournament.
- A massive range of activities including ten pin bowling, shuffleboard and American pool are more (venue dependent). All activities can be enjoyed before or after the games.
Whether you’re watching with friends, colleagues or fellow supporters, our venues are designed to make every World Cup match feel like an event.
Are under 18s allowed during World Cup screenings?
All our Roxy Ball Room venues are strictly over-18s and operate on a Challenge 25 policy, so we are unable to accommodate anyone under that age in the venue to watch the World Cup.
Our Roxy Lanes venues do allow under-18s within certain time frames. Please find your relevant Roxy Lanes venue below with their relevant age restrictions.
At Roxy Lanes Union Street in Bristol we allow under-18s with a supervising adult until 5pm (7-Days). All other Roxy Lanes venues allow under-18s with a supervising adult until 7pm (5pm on Saturdays). Please carefully check the time of the World Cup match you are wanting to view against our age policy before visiting.
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VENUES SHOWING THE FIGHTS
Birmingham, Digbeth
Birmingham, Victoria Square
Bristol, Union Street
Cardiff, The Friary
Cheltenham, High Street
Edinburgh, Rose Street
Leeds, Boar Lane
Leeds, The Light
Leicester, Humberstone Gate
London, St Mary Axe
Liverpool, Cavern Quarter
Manchester, Arndale
Manchester, Deansgate
Nottingham, The Cornerhouse
Sheffield, Charter Square
York, The Stonebow
