Where to Watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Melbourne

This is the best sporting event on the planet, it happens once every four years, and this time the universe has done Australian fans a proper favour. The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on 12 June (AEST) across the USA, Canada and Mexico — and thanks to the North American time zones, two of the three Socceroos fixtures land during afternoon and lunchtime hours in Melbourne. That’s cold pints, good mates and big screens — exactly what the beautiful game deserves.

The Socceroos have been drawn into Group D alongside USA, Paraguay and Türkiye. Mark these ones in the calendar now:

🟡🟢 Australia vs Türkiye — Sunday 14 June, 2:00pm AEST (Vancouver, Canada)

🟡🟢 USA vs Australia — Saturday 20 June, 5:00am AEST (Seattle — set the alarm, it’s worth it)

🟡🟢 Paraguay vs Australia — Friday 26 June, 12:00pm AEST (Santa Clara, USA)

Use The Pass  Live Sports finder to see exactly which games each venue near you is screening — from the group stage all the way through to the Final on 20 July (AEST). Then book your spot before it fills up.

Here are the 12 best spots in Melbourne to catch every kick.

Imperial Hotel Bourke St — Melbourne CBD

The best place to watch live sport in the CBD, full stop.

The Imperial has been Melbourne’s sports pub of choice for generations — and it’s only getting better. Perched on Bourke Street in the heart of the CBD, the Imperial combines one of the oldest pub atmospheres in Melbourne with one of the best setups for big game viewing. Multiple screens, an iconic rooftop bar overlooking Melbourne’s Parliament House, and a crowd that knows how to make noise. When the Socceroos kick off on a Sunday afternoon, there’s nowhere better to be.

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Garden State Hotel — Melbourne CBD

Bring all your mates, it’s a massive occasion.

Garden State Hotel doesn’t do anything small. Multi-levelled, lush with greenery and built for crowd energy, this Flinders Lane landmark can host over 800 people — which means you and literally everyone you know. The tiered Beer Garden is the heartbeat of the venue, and when Australia kicks off in a Sunday arvo time slot, it transforms into one of Melbourne’s most electric watch party settings. Come early. Come hungry. Bring your flag.

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Hickens Hotel — Melbourne CBD

Four levels of football. One legendary building.

There’s history in these walls — and a sporting playground to match it. Hickens Hotel, housed in a building dating back to the 1870s, has been reborn as one of Melbourne CBD’s great multi-level sport venues. Head to Abe’s Athletic Hall on the upper levels for big screens, arcade energy and serious crowd atmosphere, or settle into the Carlton Lounge for fresh tank pours and classic pub fare. The rooftop caps it all off with panoramic city views. It’s built for exactly this.

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The Duke of Wellington — Melbourne CBD

Melbourne’s oldest licensed pub, screening the world’s biggest tournament.

Located on Flinders Street opposite The Forum, The Duke is just a short walk from the MCG, Federation Square and Flinders Street Station — making it one of the most convenient CBD options for a post-work or weekend World Cup session. Multiple screens, a diverse craft selection, dedicated function spaces and a rooftop bar with heritage-facade charm. The Duke is a reliable call for every group stage game and beyond, with a modern food menu that’s perfect for a long afternoon in.

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The Provincial — Fitzroy

Fitzroy’s favourite for the beautiful game.

The Prov is a Fitzroy institution — all eclectic interiors, great eat-with-your-hands food for when you can’t take your eyes off the action, and a rooftop that feels like it was made for exactly this tournament. The Provincial has long been one of Melbourne’s go-to football pubs, and the 2026 World Cup is no exception. Book a rooftop spot for the afternoon Australia vs Türkiye game, or check their Live Sport page to find out what other games will be on screen live and loud. Craft cocktails, cold beers and a crowd that genuinely loves the game.

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Terminus Hotel Abbotsford — Abbotsford

A Melbourne local since 1866. Still the perfect World Cup pub with 20 screens showing every beautiful moment.

Affectionately known as ‘Termo’, the Terminus Hotel has been a cornerstone of Melbourne’s inner north since the 1800s — and right now it might be the best World Cup venue in the suburb. The two-level jungle Beer Garden (dog-friendly, naturally) is the star of the show, creating an outdoor viewing atmosphere that’s tough to beat for a lunchtime or afternoon kick-off. Add wood-fired pizzas, terrific cocktails and a proper pub menu, and you’ve got a venue you can settle into for the full tournament.

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Richmond Club Hotel — Richmond

Rich in sport. Rich in history. Rich in World Cup vibes.

Few suburbs in Australia breathe sport like Richmond, and the Richmond Club Hotel sits right at its heart on Swan Street. Built in the late 1800s and now sprawling across a traditional public bar, beer garden, dining room, dance floor and rooftop with epic Melbourne skyline views, it’s a pub that’s genuinely built for moments like this. The dedicated FIFA World Cup event page has all the details on screenings, bookings and what’s on — settle in well before kick-off, because tables fill fast.

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Swan Hotel — Richmond

Live and loud sports. Always on the big screen.

The Swan Hotel has been an iconic Richmond pub since 1890 — and its reputation for live and loud sports viewing is well-earned. With a lively beer garden, classic pub food and big screens that don’t miss a moment, the Swan is the kind of no-fuss, brilliant-atmosphere pub that makes watching the World Cup in a pub feel exactly as it should. Saturday morning at 5am for the USA game? This is exactly the sort of place that makes an early alarm worth it.

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The Bridge Hotel — Richmond

Laneway charm. World Cup energy.

The Bridge Hotel is one of those pubs that just feels right for a big occasion. A cobblestone laneway runs straight through the middle of the venue — a genuinely unique layout that creates different viewing pockets across four bars on two levels. The Public Bar and The Loft are the go-to spots for game days, with seasonal menus, your favourites on tap and a crowd that knows how to show up. Richmond’s loyal local is ready for the Socceroos.

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Hopscotch — Southbank

30 beers on tap. One beautiful tournament.

If you’re going to commit to a month-long tournament, you want a beer bar with options — and Hopscotch on Southbank delivers 30 flavours on tap, including unique batches from Frank, the custom in-house microbrewery. The riverside terrace is one of Melbourne’s best outdoor drinking spots, with city views and a social energy that makes it ideal for afternoon and lunchtime kick-offs. Quick, quality food that you can balance in one hand while your beer is in the other. Exactly the World Cup venue it should be.

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Auburn Hotel — Hawthorn East

Heritage grandeur meets serious sport credentials.

Set within a stunning Victorian heritage building in the heart of Hawthorn East, the Auburn Hotel is quietly one of Melbourne’s best-kept sport pub secrets. The huge outdoor courtyard with retractable roof is the centrepiece — a rare combination of open-air atmosphere with full weather protection, making it ideal for June game days whatever Melbourne decides to throw at you. 

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Quarterhouse — Docklands

Three levels. City pulse. Cold pints.

Sitting on Collins Street in Docklands, Quarterhouse is Melbourne’s newest contender for the World Cup crowd — and it’s a strong one. This three-level drinking and dining hub was built for exactly this: weekday escapes that turn into unforgettable nights, cold pints meeting warm company and a pub that hums with city energy. The rooftop sessions are already legendary, the beer garden is ready, and the big screens are set. Whether you’re watching the Socceroos take on the USA at 5am with a truly committed crew, or settling in for a lunchtime Paraguay game, Quarterhouse has the space and the energy to do it right.

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Not in these areas? Use The Pass Live Sports finder to search FIFA World Cup screenings at 200+ venues across Victoria — filter by suburb, check kick-off times and book your table without missing a minute.

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup. June 12 – July 20 (AEST). Your pub is ready. Are you?