Around the world, it’s known as fútbol. In the United States, it’s soccer. Regardless of what you call it, the sport’s biggest competition takes centerstage this summer.
The 2026 World Cup will be hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico starting Thursday, June 11.
Are you looking for a place to watch the international tournament with other fans who match your passion? Here’s a list of bars and other venues in Greater Cincinnati where you can cheer on Team USA in the 2026 World Cup.
Fountain Square
FC Cincinnati is hosting free “Soccer Celebrations” at Fountain Square. The celebrations feature food and beverages, music, entertainment, exclusive FC Cincinnati giveaways and live viewings of select FIFA World Cup 2026 matches.
The MLS soccer club is also hosting World Cup watch parties throughout the summer at several FC Cincinnati pub partner locations, including Dickmann’s Sports Barn & Brew, Rhinegeist, HighGrain Brentwood, Taglio OTR, Westside Brewing, The Filson, Findlay Market, Braxton Brewing and more. Check out the full schedule at fccincinnati.com/summer-of-soccer.
520 Vine St., Downtown. fccincinnati.com.
The Pitch
Watch all 104 World Cup matches at Cincinnati’s premier soccer bar: The Pitch. Located in West End, The Pitch has over 50 TVs, four rooms of soccer viewing, 40 beers, themed cocktails and food, a beer garden, a live DJ, pre-match watch parties and more.
1430 Central Parkway, Over-the-Rhine. thepitchcincy.com.
Tom’s Watch Bar
Tom’s Watch Bar is hosting World Cup watch parties for select matches throughout the tournament. Ticket prices range from $40 per person for General Admission to $400 for a four-seat VIP Table.
Ticket packages come with guaranteed seating, 360-degree viewing on 100 screens and a food and beverage credit. VIP guests will also receive a FIFA World Cup swag bag.
175 Joe Nuxhall Way, The Banks, Downtown. toms-cincinnati.buysitickets.com.
Rhinehaus
This local bar and brewery, which touts itself as the “original OTR sports bar,” will be open for every World Cup match, offering customers $3 Rhinehaus soccer koozies, 22-ounce Michelob Ultra souvenir cups and 20% off beer buckets.
119 E. 12th St., Over-the-Rhine. instagram.com.
Molly Malone’s Irish Pub
You can watch all FIFA World Cup matches at Molly Malone’s, an authentic Irish-owned restaurant and a popular destination for Greater Cincinnati soccer fans. The pub is hosting a special watch party for the USA vs. Paraguay game on June 12. The party starts at 4 p.m. and will feature a big screen, Budweiser shipping container bar, hot dog stand and more.
112 E. Fourth St., Covington. mollymalonesirishpub.com.
Queen City Radio
This FC Cincinnati pub partner is hosting a World Cup watch party from 5-8 p.m. on June 13 for the Brazil vs. Morocco matchup. Queen City Radio, which boasts craft drinks and German-inspired bites from The Lübecker, will also host another watch party for the quarterfinals on July 11, from 2-5 p.m.
222 W. 12th St., Over-the-Rhine. qcrbar.com.
The Banks
The Banks will turn into a free FIFA World Cup viewing village this June, featuring a giant outdoor screen, food and drinks.
145 E. Second St. Downtown, thebankscincy.com.
MadTree
MadTree will host watch parties for the World’s Game at its Oakley taproom and Parks & Rec location, featuring specialty beers, new glassware and merch.
3301 Madison Road, Oakley, or4321 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash, madtree.com.
Dueling Axes
Dueling Axes, a popular axe-throwing bar and FC Cincinnati pub partner, is hosting a World Cup watch party from 9-11 p.m. on June 27. But it’s always a great place for a party with a little something extra to do with your hands.
246 W. Elder St., Over-the-Rhine. theduelingaxes.com.
Oakley Greens
Oakley Greens, a year-round entertainment venue, mini golf course and sports bar, is hosting Team USA watch parties, complete with six video walls, two full bars and free parking.
3065 Vandercar Way, Oakley, oakleygreens.com.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: 10 best places in Cincinnati to watch the World Cup drama unfold
Reporting by Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer / Cincinnati Enquirer
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