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Where to watch the World Cup in Miami

These are the best pubs, parties, sports bars and breweries to watch the 2022 World Cup in Miami.

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Footballers of Miami, are you ready? The 2022 FIFA World Cup kicks off this November in Qatar, bringing together 32 top national teams for the first-ever tournament to take place in the northern autumn as opposed to May, June or July. The new schedule bodes well for sports fans in the 305, since fall is when this town really heats up in tandem with the NBA and NFL seasons.

Running from November 20 through December 19, the 2022 World Cup goes down in a reduced timeframe of around 29 days, so if tensions felt high before, just imagine all the alcohol you’ll need this time around to help you get through the action-packed ensuing weeks—which brings us to the topic at hand.

Footie’s more fun when you’re watching with friends, preferably at a Miami bar, taking swigs of your beer every time your favorite team scores. If you’re losing, what better salve for a broken soul than booze? Whether you’re riding high on a big win or commiserating with fellow fans, we’ve scouted all the best spots to party and watch the 2022 World Cup in Miami.

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Where to watch World Cup in Miami

  • Breweries
  • Wynwood
  • price 1 of 4

The Wynwood brewery turns into Miami’s unofficial World Cup headquarters, broadcasting every single game from a giant projector on the patio. Sport your favorite team’s jersey to watch and enjoy $2 Brazilian Chopps during the match.

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  • Nightlife
  • Clubs
  • Park West
  • price 3 of 4

You’ll never run into scheduling conflicts when you watch the World Cup at a club that stays open 24/7. Catch a match on E11even’s LED video wall and take advantage of happy hour specials every day till 8pm, including $150 bottles of Perrier-Jouët, Absolut vodka and others.

  • Things to do
  • Midtown

This outdoor food hall and entertainment venue in Wynwood features six dining concepts, a commanding Tower Bar and a stage, where big-name acts perform nearly every weekend. Starting November 20, cheer for your favorite team at the venue's massive World Cup viewing parties. Oasis Wynwood will display the matches on a massive 10’x22’ LED screen in the expansive courtyard surrounded by a variety of outdoor dining options like Mr. Mandolin, Prince Street Pizza and Los Buenos along with a full bar serving craft cocktail carafes ($48), buckets of beer ($35 for 5) and hard seltzer buckets ($35 for 5). Free with RSVP

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5. DOM'S Brickell

This hopping locals spot in Brickell will screen all USA soccer matches of the World Cup this year, and they're serving up buy one, get one draft beers during the games with any food purchase. The first game will take place at 2pm on Monday, November 21 against Wales. On Black Friday, November 25 at 2pm, USA takes on England, a game that’s sure to draw crowds during the holiday weekend. The last game of the round is USA versus Iran on Tuesday, November 29 at 2pm. The promotion and watch parties will continue throughout the World Cup as the team advances. 1010 Brickell Avenue #200A

  • Nightlife
  • Nightlife

Have the words “chic” and “minigolf” ever been used in the same sentence? A pastime once reserved for teenaged first dates and kids’ birthday parties gets the adults-centric treatment at Puttshack, a new minigolf experience in Brickell City Centre. Get ready to navigate the crazy tech-infused mini golf courses as you cheer on your favorite team this World Cup. Puttshack will be playing all the US and UK games on its TVs placed throughout the venue, and its menu of global bar fare and elevated cocktails makes for the perfect outing surrounded by fellow soccer fanatics.

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  • Gastropubs
  • Coral Gables
  • price 2 of 4

All locations of Tap 42 (Coral Gables, Midtown, Fort Lauderdale) offer members of its 42 Club one free 42 truths beer during matches. The club is open to everyone and free to join on the restaurant’s website.

An elevated take on a traditional British pub, Mickey Burkes will host World Cup 2022 watch parties on their 15 flat-screen TVs. The sports bar will open early for most games, including the 5am Japan versus Costa Rica match. During Saturday and Sunday games, order up brunch from 8am to 3pm featuring $25 bottomless mimosas and bloody marys. On weekday games, take advantage of $1 off select draft beers and $2 off select game day-themed food specials. VIP table packages are also available for big games. 1265 Washington Ave, Miami Beach

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  • South Beach

A heartwarmingly inauthentic ye olde Miami pubbe, providing a home from home for the Beach’s expat Brits and Irish (there are more of them than you’d think). Hand pumps deliver proper draught beer, served in pints; Premiership footie is shown on the telly. There are a couple of pool tables, live music evenings and a kitchen that rustles up decent English-style pub food.

  • Mexican
  • Little River
  • price 1 of 4

You can find this truck-turned-restaurant in Little Haiti, where it serves as chef Omar Montero’s homage to his native Mexico City. La Santa will be going all out in support of its home country, showing all Mexico games on the big screens, along with other high-profile matches. Expect specials like three-for-two pastor tacos, $12 guacamole and chicharrones, $30 beer buckets and plenty of tequila to go around in the form of $42 margarita pitchers. 

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  • Sports Bars
  • Omni
  • price 1 of 4

Another sports grill with the Billy Corben seal of approval, Mike’s at Venetia is 100 percent Miami—in that it’s basically touching the water. Family-owned and operated by Mike and Norma Shelow, the Irish pub has 20 televisions available for viewing throughout the bar, restaurant and patio.

  • Dive bars
  • Wynwood
  • price 2 of 4

The sign out front says it all: air conditioning, beer and cocktails. Expect a variety of local brews on tap and don't forget about the cocktails, especially the Moscow mule. After a couple of those, walk outside and grab a slice from Gramps own tiny restaurant, Pizza Tropical. The games usually get projected indoors and outdoors on large screens for all to enjoy.

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This indoor-outdoor Bavarian spot in Coral Gables delivers true Biergarten vibes and authentic snacks like giant pretzels and bratwurst, perfect for pairing with multiple ice-cold bevs. As usual, count on Frits & Franz to stream all the World Cup footie matches on the big screens. 60 Merrick Way, Coral Gables

  • Seafood
  • East Little Havana
  • price 4 of 4

Transport yourself from the banks of the Miami River to the coast of the French Riviera with a meal and some World Cup viewing at Seaspice. The buzzy brasserie and lounge will open its doors one hour early to show games throughout the tournament. Guests are invited to join us to watch the games in the 11 am and 2 pm ET time slots of the opening group stage round and beyond, with the round of 16 schedule to be announced once it's available. Seaspice is known for its pasta, so make sure to snag an order of risotto or pappardelle while you're there.  

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  • Things to do
  • Event spaces
  • Wynwood

Last World Cup, this proverbially noisy Wynwood Marketplace turned up even louder with an outdoor party dubbed the Bud Light Watch the 2018 FIFA World Cup. This year's plans are yet to be announced but you can most likely expect massive LED screens, live DJs, food trucks and drink specials for those 21 and over. 

  • Hotels
  • Spa hotels
  • Miami Beach
  • price 4 of 4

Fontainebleau Hotel's onsite Bleau Bar (8am) and Arkadia Grill (10am, 2pm) will broadcast the World Cup matches live, serving up various themed food and drink specials in tandem with the countries playing that day. Think caipirinha cocktails for Brazil, skirt steak with chimichurri specials for Argentina, bratwurst while Germany is on and the classic French 75 cocktail during France matches.

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  • Seafood
  • Coconut Grove
  • price 3 of 4

Bayshore Club is an expansive open-air restaurant right smack on the water in Coconut Grove. Take in yummy fried seafood, strong cocktails and gorgeous views of the bay alongside all of the 2pm World Cup matches. While you're there, partake in chill yard games like cornhole, or catch some rays on the artificial turf during half time.

  • Hotels
  • Boutique hotels
  • Brickell
  • price 3 of 4

With its massive, colorful drip mural along its side, this hip hotel stands out even among the skyscrapers of Brickell. For some primo World Cup 2022 viewing, head up to the SLS Altitude Pool and Bar, where you can watch from a 10-foot by 6-foot screen or reserve a cabana for private viewing with pals. Altitude will be featuring daily food and beverage specials, World Cup activations and contests. Outside guests can reserve via Resort Pass and enjoy additional amenities like hot and cold plunge pools, towel service and lounge chairs. From $35

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