Where to Watch the 2026 World Cup in Brighton

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is just around the corner, running from 11 June to 19 July. If you are planning where to watch the action in Brighton, there are plenty of options ranging from a massive beachside fan zone to classic local pubs. Both England and Scotland have confirmed group stage fixtures. Scotland kicks off their campaign in Group C against Haiti on 14 June at 2:00 AM, followed by Morocco on 19 June at 11:00 PM, and Brazil on 24 June at 11:00 PM. England's Group L matches are scheduled for more social hours: they face Croatia on 17 June at 9:00 PM, Ghana on 23 June at 9:00 PM, and Panama on 27 June at 10:00 PM.

For those looking for the biggest screen experience, Central Park on Brighton Beach at the Black Rock site is the main hub. Operating throughout the entire tournament, this 5,000-capacity venue features 50-metre square screens, a high-spec sound system, and pyrotechnics, alongside live music and appearances from football legends. Tickets start at £4.50. To manage the crowds, security motorcycles will patrol the beach from 8:00 PM during England matches and major events, and a dedicated noise complaint hotline is available for local residents.

If you prefer a traditional pub atmosphere, the city centre and The Lanes have numerous venues showing the games. The Font on Union Street has HD screens and is open Monday to Saturday from 09:00 to midnight, and Sundays from noon to 2:00 AM. Nearby, The Walrus on Ship Street offers 11 screens across three floors, including a 75-inch TV in their two-story rooftop garden. You can also find screens at The Mesmerist for matches starting before 11:00 PM, while The Bootlegger is hosting a free-entry watch party. Other central spots showing the matches include the historic Pump House, Be At One—which offers free chips and dips with bookings for England games—Fiddler's Elbow, The Black Lion, The Fitz Regent, and Barbara's Bier Haus. For those near the station, Grand Central shows daily matches, while Patterns in Kemptown offers a beach-bar vibe, and New Unity on London Road provides multiple HD screens.

In Hove and other surrounding areas, you can catch the games in slightly more relaxed settings. The Ancient Mariner on Rutland Road features indoor and outdoor screens with a heated garden area, open Monday to Wednesday from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, Thursday to Saturday from noon to 11:00 PM, and Sundays from noon to 10:00 PM. The Blind Busker on Church Road also has screens inside and out, while The Exchange and Freemasons Tavern offer solid viewing setups. Further north, the North Laine Brewhouse on Gloucester Place combines big screens with craft beer and games like beer pong and interactive darts, open until midnight during the week and 2:00 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. Park View on Preston Drove and The Lion and Lobster on Sillwood Street are also fully equipped with multiple screens for the tournament.