⚽ world cup 2026: where to watch the games in porto

the biggest football tournament on the planet is here — and porto is ready to celebrate!

the 2026 fifa world cup runs from june 11 to july 19, with 48 teams, 104 matches and an entire city vibrating with energy.

whether you want a giant screen outdoors with thousands of people, a proper sports bar, or a neighbourhood café, here's your guide.

portugal is in group k alongside dr congo, uzbekistan and colombia. here's when to set your alarms — all times in portugal:

📅 june 17 — portugal 🆚 dr congo 🕕 6:00 pm | nrg stadium, houston

📅 june 23 — portugal 🆚 uzbekistan 🕕 6:00 pm | nrg stadium, houston

📅 june 28 — colombia 🆚 portugal 🕕 12:30 am | hard rock stadium, miami

staying in for some games? here's what you need:

but honestly? watching at home alone is not the porto way. head out. 👇

baixa do porto | free entry | june 11 – july 19

this is the main event in porto. giant screen, free entry and a packed broadcast schedule covering most games of the tournament.

🇵🇹 all three portugal group stage games are confirmed here. portugal's games will also be shown on a second screen at the avenida dos aliados stage — the same space hosting the são joão celebrations.

free entry | 16h–00h daily | june 11 – july 19 metro: jardim do morro (linha d or e) — 10 min from downtown

the biggest fan zone in the north of portugal. 2,500 square metres, a giant screen, live music, food, and family activities. a partnership between câmara de gaia, jornal record, fpf and cmtv, with the motto "vai dar portugal". all portugal national team games are confirmed in the programme.

rua de alfredo cunha

free fan zone. giant outdoor screen showing portugal games only.

jardim de santana

free fan zone. giant outdoor screen showing portugal games only.

rua de costa cabral 196

confirmed world cup programming with a giant screen outside and three tvs inside, plus live music throughout the tournament. a more relaxed and social vibe, great for groups, and ideal for daytime or early evening games. 🎶

são bento station

time out is showing world cup games on its outdoor square. on june 23 they're screening portugal vs uzbekistan from 6pm before their são joão celebrations take over. food from 12+ kitchens, two bars and some of the best chefs in the city — this might be the most comfortable place on this list to watch a game. 🍽️

passeio das virtudes 28

craft beer, views over the douro and world cup football — this is the dream trio. musa has transformed their porto bar into a "tasco mundial" for the duration of the tournament, showing portugal's group stage games plus brazil matches and other big fixtures.

🎁 book a table for 5 or more people on a game day and the first round of musa beer is on the house. book via their website or instagram.

praça carlos alberto 121

showing all games on a outdoor big screen. one of porto's coolest venues and a fantastic atmosphere for big match moments. 📺

campo dos mártires da pátria 58

another great local spot confirmed to be showing the games, with a bunch of outdoor seating. the kind of place where the regulars really care about football — expect serious atmosphere on portugal match days.

free entry | 30+ games live

the mercado bom sucesso in boavista has become a full-blown world cup hub. giant screen, over 30 games broadcast live, sticker swap sessions on saturdays 🃏, caricatures on portugal's opening game day and access to over 50 food concepts inside the market. a fan zone you can actually eat very well in. to note: only showing games within their opening hours.

rua do choupelo 39, gaia

the central square at the wow complex in gaia is showing selected games on outdoor screens. confirm the schedule on their instagram highlights. incredible views over the douro as a bonus. 🍷

rua de josé falcão 180

catch every single game at porto's most-loved sports bar. long and deep with booth seating, loads of screens throughout, pool, darts and beer pong. staff will put on whatever game you need. open until 2am (3am weekends). cash only. 💳❌

go early on portugal game nights — it fills up completely and people sometimes have to stand.

rua de josé falcão 82

excellent belgian craft beer paired with football — a relaxed but football-friendly crowd and good screens. call to book your table. 🍺

rua do infante d. henrique 18

porto's most established expat pub, with a loyal crowd and reliable screens. a welcoming environment for international fans looking for a familiar sporting atmosphere. 🍀

porto has never had this many options for watching a world cup. official fan zones in the baixa, boavista and gaia. giant outdoor screens in matosinhos and leça. sports bars in every neighbourhood. and a city that genuinely, deeply loves football.

grab your people, find your spot, and make some noise.

vai, portugal 💛