Where are you watching the FIFA World Cup?
Watching the 2026 World Cup? If you're keen to watch the 4am Australia v Egypt knockout game this Saturday, July 4, set your alarm, and head to one of these venues:
Adamstown Bowling Club is open from 4.00am with the game showing live on the big screens.
Where: 504 Glebe Rd, Adamstown
Clarendon Hotel is showing every Socceroos match in the World Cup Live + Loud + on the projector, and is open this Saturday, July 4 from 3.30am, with a special breakfast menu, including $14 Espresso Martinis and Bloody Marys. If you're wearing Socceroos merch, you'll get 15% off your beverages, plus there's 2 x giveaways of merch to draw!
Where: 347 Hunter St, Newcastle
Cross Keys is open from 3.00am - 6.30am with egg & bacon rolls, coffee, and breakfast cocktail specials like Espresso Martini, Bloody Mary, and Dallas Sunrise, and 6 big screens.
Where: 1A Elizabeth St, Tighes Hill
The Del are opening late (and early!) for all Socceroos and Finals games, with game day giveaways as well.
Where: 134 Darby St, Cooks Hill
The Exchange is staying open Friday night into Saturday morning, and the FIFA world cup will hit the big screen from 3am, for the 4am kick off.
Where: Denison St, Hamilton
George Darby Hotel will be open 3.45am for the Australia v Egypt game. Get along to support the Socceroos!
Where: 21 Darby St, Cooks Hill
Great Northern Hotel Teralba will be open from 3.30am this Saturday, July 4, serving bacon & egg rolls and a full breakfast menu.
Where: 2 Anzac Pde, Teralba
Greenroof Hotel will be open on Saturday from 3.30am for the 4am game, with pies, sausage rolls, and happy hours prices for the duration of the game.
Where: 71 Tudor St, Hamilton
The Happy Wombat is ready for World Cup action. Opening early for Scotland, England & Australia games, there'll be international tap beers and English breakfast on offer. Get there at 3.30am on Saturday, July 4 for the usual brunch menu, and worldwide beers on tap (plus they're open at 2am on Thursday, July 2 for England v DR Congo!).
Where: 2/575 Hunter St, Newcastle West
Islington Barracks will be open at 3am and have the big screens firing for the World Cup as Australia faces off against Egypt. Enjoy $8 Good Folk beers during the game. The venue will stay open, showing the Argentina game at 8am. Call the venue to book a table or email [email protected] to get the best seats.Where: 237 Hunter St, Newcastle
The Lucky Hotel is playing all of the Australia, Brazil, and England games, and playing all the other games during trading hours. Doors open for the Australia v Egypt game at 3.30am. Watch on the extra, extra large screen in the Courtyard or the 100'' TV in the Drum Bar, whilst enjoying bacon and egg rolls. Book your spot here.
Where: 237 Hunter St, Newcastle
The Prince of Merewether is opening at 3.30am for the Socceroos v Egypt kick off at 4.00am.
Where: 1 Morgan St, Merewether
Shoal Bay Country Club is showing the FIFA World Cup on the SBCC big screen this Saturday from 3am.
Where: Shoal Bay Country Club, 35-45 Shoal Bay Rd, Shoal Bay
Young Street Hotel is showing the World Cup this Saturday, July 4, opening the doors from 3.30am. Wear your Australia merch and you'll get happy hour priced drinks! Bacon and egg rolls, and hash browns are available. DM Young Street Hotel to book your table.
Where: 132 Young St, Carrington
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Much like the rest of Australia, Newcastle is a sports-mad city. If you’re after a spot to watch the the State of Origin, the Knights in the NRL, the Jets in the A-League, or nearly any sport for that matter, keep reading for our guide to the best pubs, clubs, and bars showing live sport in Newcastle.
Adamstown Bowling Club
Adamstown Bowling Club has been the beating heart of Adamstown for nearly 100 years, and its laidback atmosphere and huge beer garden make it an ideal spot to watch a game on the big screens.
Where: 504 Glebe Rd, Adamstown
Argenton Hotel
After undergoing a huge renovation five years ago, Argenton Hotel has become a family-friendly meeting place for locals, and there’s plenty of screens around to watch the footy.
Where: 515 Lake Rd, Argenton
The Beach Hotel
What might just be one of the most iconic spots to enjoy a live sport match, The Beach Hotel offers up their waterside venue with all the big matches played out in their main space.
Where: 99 Frederick St, Merewether
The Bennett Hotel
Located in the backstreets of Hamilton, The Bennett is home to a dedicated sports bar plus offers drink specials for all live Knights games.
Where: 146 Denison St, Hamilton
Commonwealth Hotel
When the sports bar at the Commonwealth Hotel is packed, you know you’re going to have a good time watching the game. There’s stacks of screens for you to watch while you enjoy a quality pub feed.
Where: 35 Union St, Cooks Hill
The Cricketer’s Arms Hotel
The Cricketer’s Arms Hotel has screens dotted throughout the pub, in the main areas as well as in the spacious beer garden. Keep an eye out for the pub’s food specials on game night.
Where: 61 Bruce St, Cooks Hill
The Cross Keys Hotel
Tighes Hill's new local hang out, the corner pub hotel has undergone a complete overhaul, and relaunched in February 2026 as the Cross Keys Hotel. Behind the transformation are hospitality duo, Corey and Kristy Crooks, the owners of Newcastle East's popular Grain Store, with a real focus on community. Watch sports on the pub's screens every night of the week.
Where: 1A Elizabeth St, Tighes Hill
The Crown and Anchor Hotel
Kick back at The Crown and Anchor Hotel and watch your team live and loud. This inner-city watering hole also has a cracking food menu, so make sure you grab a bite to eat.
Where: 189 Hunter St, Newcastle
The Del
This much-loved Darby Street pub is serious about sports. Whether they’ve opened up the second space upstairs for a big sporting match or you’re pulling up a chair in the dedicated sports bar downstairs, there’s plenty of screens to catch your favourite game.
Where: 134 Darby St, Cooks Hill
The Duke of Wellington
The Duke of Wellington is the place to be for all things sport. Expect plenty of sport played live and loud throughout the pub, including NRL, NFL, netball, and more.
Where: 69 Regent St, New Lambton
General Roberts Hotel
The General Roberts Hotel has a friendly local vibe, with heaps of space for groups to sit and watch a game. It's also right near McDonald Jones Stadium, making it an ideal spot for pre- or post-game drinks.
Where: 258 Lambton Rd, New Lambton
George Darby Hotel
Sports fans can make themselves at home in the purpose-built sports bar, home to Newcastle’s longest television screen.
Where: 21 Darby St, Newcastle
Grain Store
Head into Newcastle's original craft beer bar to get amongst the sporting action. Come NRL season, you can expect plenty of Knights fanatics at Grain Store. Plus, it’s become a bit of a hot spot for all things NFL.
Where: 64-66 Scott St, Newcastle East
Great Northern Hotel Newcastle
Located in the heart of Newcastle, Great Northern Hotel is all about live sport. The pub typically has food specials too – perfect for enjoying while you watch.
Where: 83-89 Scott St, Newcastle
The Greenroof Hotel
Hamilton local The Greenroof Hotel has plenty of screens inside and out where you can catch live sport.
Where: 71 Tudor St, Hamilton
Harrigan’s Cameron Park
Harrigan's Cameron Park has become a popular spot since its opening in September 2023, thanks to its tasty pub grub, events offering, and sports bar. The pub has plenty of massive screens where you can watch your favourite sport.
Where: George Booth Dr, Cameron Park
Hotel Jesmond
Sports fans are set at Hotel Jesmond, with a dedicated sports bar and huge screen in the beer garden. If you’re a uni student, Hotel Jesmond is conveniently located just a five-minute drive away from the Callaghan campus.
Where: 182 Newcastle Rd, Jesmond
The Lucky Hotel
Soak up all the excitement on game day at The Lucky Hotel. This inner-city pub is a favourite for its buzzing atmosphere and quality pub grub.
Where: 237 Hunter St, Newcastle
The Nags Head
There’s plenty of TV screens at Adamstown’s The Nags Head Hotel, so you won’t miss a second of the action on game day.
Where: 272 Brunker Rd, Adamstown
Lyrique Bar
Lyrique Bar is a dedicated sports bar, so you can expect to catch all your favourite sports at this inner city venue.
Where: 185 Hunter St, Newcastle
Mary Ellen Hotel
Are you a Merewether local? Watch NRL, AFL, and more on the screens in the Front Bar at the Mary Ellen Hotel.
Where: 51 Railway St, Merewether
Maryville Tavern
This pub tucked into the backstreets of Maryville is a local gem. With screens in the front bar and the beer garden, there’s always a lively atmosphere for sporting matches at Maryville Tavern.
Where: 71 Lewis St, Maryville
The Oak Tighes Hill
With a projector, and a big screen, The Oak in Tighes Hill is the place to be. Keep an eye out for match day food and drink specials!
Where: 207 Maitland Rd, Tighes Hill
Premier Hotel
Premier Hotel shows all major sporting events live, so you won’t miss any action.
Where: 1 Brunker Rd, Broadmeadow
The Prince of Merewether
This rather iconic watering hole in Merewether is a go-to for all kinds of patrons including passionate sports enthusiasts. Enjoy all the key live sport and race day events in their dedicated downstairs sports bar.
Where: 1 Morgan St, Merewether
Stag and Hunter Hotel
The Stag and Hunter Hotel may be known for its dedication to live music, but it’s also a fun spot to watch a game. Catch teams like the Knights, Matildas, and all UFC matches.
Where: 187 Maitland Rd, Mayfield
Sydney Junction Hotel
Settle in right in front of the big screens at Sydney Junction Hotel. Catch NRL, AFL, UFC, NFL, and more.
Where: 8 Beaumont St, Hamilton
Toronto Hotel
Toronto Hotel knows what’s up when it comes to sport. Grab your spot in the covered beer garden in front of the big screen, ready to cheer on your team.
Where: 74 Victory Pde, Toronto
Warners at the Bay
Warners at the Bay is home to a spacious sports bar, so there’s plenty of room to kick back and enjoy the game.
Where: 320 Hillsborough Rd, Warners Bay
Warners Bay Hotel
Warners Bay Hotel recently underwent a massive renovation, and the refreshed pub makes for a lovely spot by the lake to watch your favourite sport.
Where: 5 John St, Warners Bay
Wests
Considering Wests own the Knights, it makes sense that all Wests venues make for prime NRL viewing if you can’t get to a game. Support the Knights and catch plenty of other sporting codes live and loud at all Wests venues.
Where: New Lambton | Cardiff | Mayfield | Newcastle West | Nelson Bay
Wickham Park Hotel
Islington’s long-standing watering hole has a mighty big screen out in the courtyard which is always playing the big games live.
Where: 61 Maitland Rd, Islington
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