With games scheduled from 8pm all the way through to 7am in the group stages, it’s likely that football fans are going to experience some very late nights or early rises.
But fear not. A 5am game isn’t going to stop us from watching, and there are plenty of pubs and fanzones in Dubai that are here to help.
To make things a little easier, we’ve rounded up all the spots showing every single match no matter the hour.
Bla Bla by McGettigan’s. With this year’s World Cup being hosted stateside, the fanzone will host late-night matches and breakfast bashes in Dubai throughout this summer’s tournament.
No matter who you support, the fanzone will show your team’s game with all 104 matches of this year’s tournament set to be shown. Tickets for the group stage are on sale now and priced from Dhs60, with that figure fully redeemable on food and drinks.
Fans can expect large screens, live entertainment and brand activations on key match days, bringing together some of the city’s best performers to keep the energy high from kick-off to the final whistle.
The DWTC Fanzone will transform Halls 2 and 3 into a vibrant football hub, screening all 104 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches live, from the opening fixture through to the final.
With capacity for up to 2,000 guests per match, it is set to become one of Dubai’s largest indoor football fanzones. Expect interactive games, skills challenges, family entertainment and different dining options from a late dinner to an early brekkie.
Visitors can also benefit from a dedicated ride hailing offer, with the promo code DWTCFZ26 giving guests 15 percent off Uber and Careem rides to and from the venue. You can book your spot on Platinum List or directly at DWTC.
When you’re up in the air, Emirates will be screening every match on its in-flight entertainment system, ice.
The full schedule of matches will be available, you just need to make sure you tune in at the right moment as you fly between time zones.
The Five Iron sports-obsessed bar is usually all about the golf, but throughout the tournament you’ll be able to watch every single World Cup game live there (yes, that includes the 5am kick-offs.
Those who come to cheer on their country playing will get a free hops if they show their ID at the bar.
Screening every live fixture, the Joe’s Backyard venue is bringing the footy fever across its locations at Jumeirah Islands Clubhouse and Dubai Festival City.
If you’re arriving early then you’ll be able to order from the special breakfast menu, or if it’s a late game then you can tuck into a cheeseburger and a pint of hops for Dhs99.
The sports bar Ribs & Brews is opening 24 hours a day, seven days a week for the entire competition so you never miss a second.
In addition to all the on-screen action, you’ll be able to groove to live DJ sets on match days, play a game or two of digital darts, show off your skills in the FIFA gaming zone and enter a competition or two.
