Catch the 2026 World Cup at these Athens hotspots

[ASFN Admin]

The FIFA World Cup 2026 runs from June 11 through July 19, bringing a month of global soccer to screens across Athens.

Though the city isn’t hosting official FIFA fan zones, local breweries, pubs and sports bars are stepping up with watch parties, big screens and community atmospheres, from organized events to long-standing soccer haunts downtown.

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Top World Cup Watch Location​

• Athentic Brewing Co. (108 Park Ave.): Hosts scheduled World Cup watch parties with big-screen viewing, featured match events like Team USA games, and a brewery setting that encourages fans to gather over pints. Athentic has a sterling track record of hosting some of the city's best food trucks and catering. Keep track of the schedule by visiting their event calendar at athenticbrewing.com/events/month.

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Reliable Soccer Viewing Spots​

• Beef ‘O’ Brady’s (1860 S. Barnett Shoals Rd.): A family-friendly sports bar with multiple TVs, offering a casual setting to catch matches with standard bar food and all-day accessibility.
• Fully Loaded Pizza (1298 Prince Ave.): A laid-back eatery outside of the downtown area where diners can pair pizza and drinks with World Cup matches on in-house screens.
• The Globe (199 N. Lumpkin St.): A longtime downtown Irish pub that regularly shows live international matches, making it Athens’ go-to spot for dedicated fans seeking a traditional viewing atmosphere.
• Royal Peasant (1675 S. Lumpkin St.): A British-style pub where matches air on TV alongside pints and classic fare, creating a cozy, soccer-first environment popular with local supporters.
• Walkers Coffee & Pub (128 College Ave.): An all-day hangout that blends coffeehouse and bar vibes, giving fans extended hours and TVs for catching matches from morning through late night.

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Sports Bars​

• Akademia Brewing Company (150 Crane Dr): A brewpub with full food service and TVs for sports, providing a relaxed, sit-down setting for watching matches.
• Bar South (104 E Washington St): A nightlife-focused bar that supplements its late hours with televised matches, making it a secondary option for late games.
• Buffalo Wild Wings (1956 W. Broad St): A full-service sports bar with a massive amount of big-screen TVs, a full bar, and a dedicated game-day atmosphere that includes the hottest wings in the city.
• Locos Grill & Pub (1985 S Barnett Shoals Rd): A classic neighborhood sports bar with multiple screens and a broad menu, ideal for casual, drop-in viewing.
• Magnolias (312 E Broad St): A downtown bar with TVs and late-night hours that offers a high-energy setting for evening matches.

This article originally appeared on Athens Banner-Herald: Best places to watch the 2026 World Cup in Athens

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