Celtic Crossing Irish Pub

903 S. Cooper St. | Cooper-Young District

Celtic Crossing is the spot for World Cup watch parties in Memphis. This beloved Cooper-Young pub is going all out for two major U.S. matches:

• June 12 | USA vs. Paraguay | Party starts at 5 p.m.; match at 8 p.m.
• June 25 | USA vs. Turkey | Party starts at 6 p.m.; match at 9 p.m.

Both watch parties feature the game on a large outdoor screen with sound on inside the pub, live music leading up to kickoff, Wiseacre Brewing on-site selling brews and hosting a cooler raffle, special dishes from host countries (USA, Mexico, and Canada), and beer buckets highlighting host nations. 

Soul & Spirits Brewery

845 N. Main St. | Uptown

This craft brewery in north downtown is hosting USA watch parties with $5 pints during every match. Mark your calendar:

• June 12, 8 p.m. – USA vs. Paraguay
• June 19, 2 p.m. – USA vs. Australia
• June 25, 9 p.m. – USA vs. Turkey

Highlighted Game Schedule

While Celtic Crossing plans to show nearly every World Cup match, these are the games they’re putting a spotlight on. Bog & Barley (details below) is also highlighting this same lineup. All times listed are as posted by Celtic Crossing.

• June 12, 8 p.m. – USA vs. Paraguay – Watch Party!
• June 13, 8 p.m. – Scotland vs. Haiti
• June 17, 3 p.m. – England vs. Croatia
• June 19, 2 p.m. – USA vs. Australia
• June 19, 5 p.m. – Scotland vs. Morocco
• June 23, 3 p.m. – England vs. Ghana
• June 24, 5 p.m. – Scotland vs. Brazil
• June 25, 9 p.m. – USA vs. Turkey – Watch Party!
• June 27, 4 p.m. – England vs. Panama

More World Cup Viewing

Bog & Barley

6150 Poplar Ave., Suite 124 | Regalia Shopping Center

On the East Memphis side of town, Bog & Barley will also be showing World Cup matches and highlighting the same schedule of games listed above. This massive 7,100-square-foot Irish pub features authentic décor shipped straight from the Emerald Isle and can fit up to 250 guests—plenty of room to spread out and settle in for the match.

Best Sports Bars for Catching a Match

Don’t have a pub picked yet? These Memphis sports bars are great options for watching the World Cup—or any game, for that matter.

The Brass Door - match schedule coming soon

152 Madison Ave. | Downtown

Downtown’s premier soccer bar, just two blocks from the Peabody Hotel. The Brass Door is home to the Memphis Gooners—the local Arsenal supporters’ club—and draws 25–40 fans for every match. Expect an electric atmosphere for World Cup games, authentic Irish fare, and a long list of drafts and whiskeys.

Max’s Sports Bar - match schedule coming soon

115 G.E. Patterson Ave. | Downtown

A beloved downtown staple since 2007, Max’s has a flat-screen for every three seats—so no matter where you sit, you’ve got a view. The vibe is lively and the crowd is passionate, making it an ideal spot for big World Cup moments.

Slider Inn

363 Mulberry St. | South Main Arts District

Slider Inn’s downtown flagship boasts a 130-square-foot video wall and massive outdoor space facing Main Street. It’s one of the largest outdoor screens in the area, perfect for catching a match al fresco with a slider (or three) in hand.

Brookhaven Pub & Grill

695 W. Brookhaven Cir. | East Memphis

A neighborhood favorite in East Memphis, Brookhaven is part sports bar, part live music venue with big-screen HD TVs throughout. They’ll have as many World Cup games on as possible, especially when the USA plays. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., it’s an easygoing spot to post up for afternoon and evening matches alike.

Birdie’s 

493 S. Main St. | South Main Arts District

This indoor golf sim and bar in South Main doubles as a legit soccer spot. Tottenham supporters gather here regularly, so you know the crowd takes the sport seriously. It’s a fun, laid-back environment to catch a World Cup match between rounds on the simulator and plenty of TVs.

Have a watch party to add to the list or plan to have the matches on? Email us at [email protected]