MIDDLETOWN, CT — Fans in Middletown who can’t see the action in person can still find plenty of places to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Fans from around the globe have come to North America for matches that have been and are still being played across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
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The 2026 World Cup has a 39-day run that started June 11, and ends on July 19. For the first time, the tournament featured 48 teams, making it the largest World Cup ever.
Eleven U.S. cities — Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle and in the Jersey Meadowlands — have been hosting matches.
Here’s a sampling of where World Cup matches can be viewed in Middletown:
- Matty's Next Door Sports Bar — Sports bar, one of Middletown’s most sports-focused venues, offering multiple televisions and a casual game-day atmosphere ideal for World Cup viewing. 635 S. Main St., Middletown.
- Sliders Grill & Bar - Middletown, CT — Sports bar and grill, regional chain known for wings, beer selections and wall-to-wall televisions that make it a strong option for watching knockout-round matches. 1265 S. Main St., Middletown.
- Celtic Cavern — Gastropub and bar, popular downtown gathering spot with a lively pub atmosphere that works well for major international soccer matches. 45 Melilli Plaza, Middletown.
- Eli Cannons Tap Room — Brewpub, longtime Main Street establishment known for craft beer, casual dining and televisions suitable for live sports viewing. 695 Main St., Middletown.
- Mezzo Grille — Bar and grill, downtown nightlife venue with a spacious interior and sports-friendly setting for fans gathering during tournament matches. 106 Court St., Middletown.
- Tavern at the Armory — Restaurant, pub and sports bar, centrally located venue offering bar seating and televisions for live sporting events. 70 Main St., Middletown.
- OSA — Gastropub and restaurant, upscale downtown dining option with bar service and a social atmosphere for watching marquee World Cup fixtures. 500 Main St., Middletown.
- MIA Restaurant & Bar - Middletown — Restaurant and bar, modern downtown venue with food, drinks and a relaxed atmosphere for match viewing. 200 Main St., Suite 3, Middletown.
- Vero Cucino — Restaurant and lounge bar, larger venue on Saybrook Road offering food, drinks and seating options for group viewing. 749 Saybrook Rd., Middletown.
- Coyote Blue Tex Mex Cafe — Tex-Mex restaurant and bar, casual sports-friendly option with bar service and a lively environment for tournament action. 1960 Saybrook Rd., Middletown.