Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup Live at Nell's, Manchester
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is almost here — and there’s no better place to catch every kick, goal, and nail-biting moment than right here at Nell’s in Manchester.
We’re absolutely buzzing for the games to kick off, running from 11 June to 19 July 2026, this is about to be the event of the summer, and after sixty years of hurt we reckon it’s FINALLY coming home.
It’s the biggest tournament in World Cup history with a huge 48 teams and 104 matches across the USA, Canada and Mexico. With these big games coming up, you need the perfect place to watch the World Cup in Manchester, and we’ve got big pints & big slices to fuel you through every minute of action.
The Best World Cup Screenings in Manchester
At Nell’s, we’re bringing the World Cup atmosphere to every venue across Manchester. Whether you’re looking for somewhere to watch the England games in Chorlton or Altrincham or need a City Centre bar showing the World Cup, we’ve got a Nell’s for you.
Doesn’t matter if you’re cheering on England, cheering against England, or just here for the margs, our big-screens and late night slices offer the full matchday experience without the jetlag.
We’re feeling good about our chances to win, so we’re hosting pre and post match parties with live music and live DJs to amp you up and keep the celebrations going all night long. Expect a buzzing crowd, great drinks, and all the drama from the group stage right through to the MetLife Stadium final on 19 July. We’ll be showing every England fixture, and if you’re cheering another team, let us know and we can get it on the big screen for you.
Why Watch at Nell’s?
FREE SCREENINGS
That’s right, catch every match shown live as it happens, no need to book or pay for a ticket, just bring your mates and get a round in
LATE NIGHT SLICES
With late night kick-offs thanks to the time-difference, you’re going to be starving after the games, especially if you’re prone to jumping up and down with every kick, penalty and goal. We’re keeping our slice bars open ‘til late so even if you’re watching elsewhere, you can grab a bite to eat for the walk home.
FIVE LOCATIONS TO CHOOSE FROM
Just like the England team travelling between stadiums, you can travel from Nell’s to Nell’s to watch the game. With bars in Media City, Chorlton, Altrincham and Manchester City Centre, you’ll never be too far from the action. All super easy to get to with tram links on our doorsteps, it’s worth the late nights out
BIG GAMES, BIG SLICES
Fuel the celebrations or drown the sorrows, no matter the outcome, order food & drinks direct to your table throughout the game. Load up on our iconic 22” NYC slices, choose from toppings like Do You ‘Roni Honey? for something sweet and a little spicy, or keep it classic with OG Cheese. Getting a round in? We’ve got a great selection of beers on draught and our signature margs if you’re fancying something a big different for game day sipping. Check out the full menu here
BOOK YOUR TABLE
We’re making it easier than ever to watch the World Cup in Manchester, with all our screenings totally free, no tickets or bookings needed. But the screenings do fill up fast, so be sure to head down early and grab a table with your mates for prime position by the screens. Got a big group of mates looking for a table to watch the game? No worries, we’re taking enquiries for groups of 7+ to reserve a table in advance. Just enquire here with the match & group size and we’ll handle the rest.
