The 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament will run from June 11 through July 19, with the United States, Mexico and Canada serving as co-hosts. With 48 teams competing, it will feature 104 games over 39 days.
Joe McBane, owner of The Sheffield, an English pub near Brighton’s Twelve Corners, is excited about the prospect of noon-to-night football (as they call it in his native England) for over a month. “It’s going to be terrific,” he said.
One of his fondest memories of hosting international soccer fans dates back to when he owned the South Wedge’s beer bar Tap & Mallet. He arrived at work one day to find taxi cabs wrapped around the building; it turned out that the drivers were from North Africa and had descended upon a bar to take in a match. He also has fond memories of Brazilian and Dutch fans visiting the pub.
The Sheffield now is a destination for soccer fans, particularly for English and United States games. “It’s always like the best atmosphere,” he said. “We can’t wait. It’s going to be a ton of fun.”
Here are some of the bars that will be showing FIFA World Cup matches in the Rochester area.
The Sheffield
The Sheffield, 1776 Monroe Ave. in Brighton, will be open for every game with the exception of Mondays, when the bar is closed. A “massive new TV” has been installed in the dining room to accommodate sports fans, McBane said. The sound will be cranked for the game and there will be beer sponsorships and prizes. sheffieldtavern.com.
The Boot Room Pub
“If the game is on, we will be open” said Dan Zambito, co-owner of the Boot Room Pub, a soccer-themed bar at 198 N. Winton Road. That means its usual hours will be extended during the tournament.
FIFA World Cup matches will bring $3 Stella and Michelob Ultra drafts during every game. Buckets of regular and vodka-based seltzers will be $17. Whispering Angel rose wine will be served at $6 per glass during games. bootroompub.com.
Parlays Inn
Parlays Inn, 250 Monroe Ave. in Rochester, will expand its usual hours to show all of the FIFA World Cup matches and the sound will be played for every USA game, said co-owner Joe Joy. “Any time a game kicks off at noon we’ll be open,” he said.
Drink specials will include $12 domestic pitchers and bucket specials as well. parlaysinn.com.
TC Hooligans
TC Hooligans, 200 Center Place Drive in Greece, will be showing all of the World Cup games; it has 61 televisions throughout its restaurant and patios. The sound will be on for the USA games on June 12, 19 and 25. It will have watch parties for USA games and major matches. During games it will offer bucket specials, themed drink specials and food specials and giveaways. tchooligansgreece.com.
The Distillery
All three locations of the Distillery will be showing the World Cup matches, and the sound will be on for all USA games. Its hours will be extended for USA matches and it will remain open for other matches based on customer demand.
During the games it will have prize giveaways and food and drink specials. All locations have televisions on their patios for outdoor viewing.
The Distillery has locations at 1142 Mt. Hope Ave. in Rochester; 3010 S. Winton Road in Henrietta; and 10 Square Drive in Victor. thedistillery.com.
Magpie Irish Pub
Magpie Irish Pub, 653 Park Ave., will be open for all games with drink specials throughout the tournament. magpiepub.com.
Know a bar not in this story that will be open for FIFA World Cup games? Send complete information (hours, address, specials, etc.) to tracys@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Catch every 2026 World Cup match at these bars
Reporting by Tracy Schuhmacher, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle / Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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