Where To Watch 2026 World Cup In Ellington, Somers

ELLINGTON-SOMERS, CT — Soccer fans in Ellington and Somers looking for a place to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup have several local and nearby options, from neighborhood restaurants to sports-friendly bars.

Given the massive popularity of the World Cup, sports bars, restaurants and soccer-friendly gathering spots across the country are expected to draw large and energetic crowds throughout the tournament.

Some places to consider in Ellington and Somers include:

• Casey’s Cafe, 127 West Road, Ellington — The restaurant lists a full-service bar and plenty of TVs for games.
• The Hidden Still, 87 West Road, Ellington — A bar and grill with food, drinks and a casual atmosphere. Call ahead to confirm specific match availability.
• Tavern at the Meadows, 76 Sadds Mill Road, Ellington — A restaurant and bar at Rolling Meadows Country Club. Call ahead to confirm whether specific World Cup matches will be shown.
• Joanna’s, 145 Main St., Somers — A local restaurant and banquet hall option in Somers. Call ahead for match availability.
• Bond 124, 124 Main St., Somers — A gastropub with dinner, drinks, happy hour and weekend live music. Call ahead to confirm specific match availability.
• Sonny’s Place, 349 Main St., Somers — A family entertainment destination with food and bar options. Call ahead for match availability and hours.

Businesses, restaurants or organizations in Ellington or Somers hosting World Cup watch parties or showing matches can contact Patch editor Jay Kenney to be considered for inclusion on this list.

Fans looking for a larger soccer atmosphere can also find regional watch parties in the Hartford area. Hartford Athletic has been hosting World Cup watch parties at Trinity Health Stadium, while other soccer-friendly bars and restaurants across Connecticut have drawn fans throughout the tournament.

The 2026 World Cup runs 39 days, from Thursday, June 11, through Sunday, July 19. For the first time, the tournament features 48 teams, making it the largest World Cup ever.

Fans from around the globe have come to North America for matches being played across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Eleven U.S. cities are hosting matches: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle and East Rutherford, New Jersey.

The tournament also included opening ceremonies in the host nations, with events in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The ceremonies were created by Marco Balich, the Italian producer behind the opening ceremony for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

The Associated Press contributed reporting.

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