Football fever hits Gloucestershire this summer, as the FIFA World Cup tournament returns for 2026 — with the belief creeping in that this might actually be the year it comes home!
Find the best places to watch England play, from the group stages through to the final, with SoGlos's round up of Gloucestershire venues to watch the World Cup matches.
Where to watch World Cup 2026 matches in Cheltenham
Cheltenham Town FC, Cheltenham
For a live football stadium experience — with no international travel required! Cheltenham Town FC is showing every England game on a giant screen – 'bigger and better' than for the Euros two years ago – at its EV Charger Points Stadium, featuring pre-match music, too. Entry is free, just book your place online.
The Brewery Quarter, Cheltenham
Venues at The Brewery Quarter, including Flight Club, Mr Mulligans, Brewhouse & Kitchen and The Golf Rooms, are showing all key World Cup 2026 matches this summer.
Dunkertons Cider, Charlton Kings
Dunkertons is playing all the England games at its buzzing taproom on the outskirts of town, with crisp cider on tap and food from vendors like The Woozy Pig, Casa Loca Tacos and Baz and Fred. It's free to attend and while exclusive access to its taproom screening area is now fully booked for England's group games, the matches will be shown on screens throughout the venue, with fans encouraged to arrive early for a table.
Roxy Lanes, Cheltenham
Showing every big moment of the World Cup this summer, Roxy Lanes offers table booking to watch the matches at its Cheltenham venue, with food and drinks packages including pitchers, cans, pizzas and burgers available, too.
DEYA Taproom, Cheltenham
Catch all the England games at DEYA Brewing Company's vibrant taproom on Lansdown Estate, plus the quarters, semis and grand final.
Tailors, Cheltenham
Dubbed 'the best pub in Cheltenham to watch live sport', Tailors has a whopping 20 screens at its Cambray Place pub, playing every match of the World Cup this summer.
The Frog and Fiddle, Cheltenham
With multiple screens throughout the pub and key matches playing on a big screen in The Barn, the The Frog and Fiddle will be showing all the World Cup action this summer – with live music to enjoy before the England v Panama match on Saturday 27 June, too.
The Brown Jug, Cheltenham
Another pub where you can catch all the action, The Brown Jug on Bath Road is screening every game of the World Cup — a great spot to cheer on England with pints and pub grub, including its popular stone baked pizzas.
Where to watch World Cup 2026 matches in the Cotswolds
The Crown Inn, Michinhampton
Expect cold pints, great food and a pub full of fans with all England games, plus the crucial knockout matches being shown at The Crown Inn in Minchinhampton.
The Bear Inn, Cirencester
Nestled in the heart of Cirencester, offering a lively atmosphere and classic pub food, The Bear Inn is showing all the World Cup games this summer on its large screens – strategically placed for ample viewing.
Hunters Hall Inn, Tetbury
Watch every World Cup match at Hunters Hall Inn in Kingscote, near Tetbury — one of Gloucestershire's many Greene King pubs showing the games. Walk-ins are welcome but book ahead if you want to secure the best front row seats.
Where to watch World Cup 2026 matches in the Forest of Dean
Whitecroft FC, near Lydney
Local footy club Whitecroft FC will be showing all of England's group stage games in the clubhouse – and may have a big screen outside if the weather is favourable! Enjoy drinks promotions during the games and even get involved in its sweepstake, at £5 per team.
The Causeway Club, Cinderford
Cheer on the Three Lions with all of England's games being shown at the The Causeway Club at Cinderford Town FC, on the big screen.
Lydbrook Social Club, Lydbrook
The village social club in Lydbrook will be showing all the England games on a new big projector screen in its main room. Keep an eye out for drinks deals on offer throughout the tournement, too.
The Golden Lion, Cinderford
With a new big screen just arrived for the tournament, Cinderford town centre pub The Golden Lion will be showing all the England games – with a raffle before each match where your table can win a round of drinks!
Where to watch World Cup 2026 matches in Gloucester
Gloucester Quays
Gloucester Quays has a large outdoor screen in Pillar and Lucy Square, where it showed the Champions League Final in May. Details of its World Cup coverage are yet to be announced, but it's likely to be showing some of the matches during the tournament.
Warehouse 4 at Gloucester Brewery, Gloucester
Gloucester Brewery will be screening England World Cup games at its vibrant Warehouse 4 venue at Gloucester Docks.
The Sword Inn, Gloucester
City centre pub The Sword Inn is showing all the World Cup games on big screens, taking the stress out of the occasion by 'calling a red card' on bookings, with tables and seats on a first come, first served basis.
The Three Oaks, Gloucester
Catch all the World Cup games at The Three Oaks, a community pub that's just south of the city centre.
Where to watch World Cup 2026 matches in Stroud
Stroud Bowl, Stroud
Ten-pin alley Stroud Bowl at Five Valleys Shopping Centre is getting in on the World Cup action, showing the football on a 'HUGE' screen with great drinks deals to enjoy on matchdays, too.
Stroud Brewery Taproom, Stroud
All World Cup matches with kick offs up to and including 9pm will be screened at Stroud Brewery's popular taproom – with exceptions for any England games that kick off later. It's also serving a special beef brisket burger on England matchdays, to enjoy alongside its award-winning beers.
Where to watch World Cup 2026 matches in Tewkesbury
Anchor 1774, Tewkesbury
The Anchor 1774 on Tewkesbury High Street will be showing all the key World Cup games, with lots of drinks deals on throughout the tournament, too.
Tudor House Hotel, Tewkesbury
Catch all the England action at the historic Tudor House Hotel, kicking off with the Croatia game on Wednesday 17 June 2026.
