You Can Watch the Next World Cup Match Pretty Much Anywhere, But Here Are 6 Great Vancouver Sports Bars That Up the Game

If you haven’t scored real-world tickets to the 2026 World Cup in Vancouver, mark these restaurants for a sports bar viewing experience that kicks things up a notch.

Bells and Whistles

3296 Fraser St.

The wall-to-wall craft beer menu at Bells and Whistles celebrates the best of local brews. For example, there’s Strange Fellows’ hazy IPA, Four Winds’ dry-hopped sour, Strathcona’s lager and Fieldhouse’s rotating seasonal concoctions, not to mention a selection of cocktails, ciders, wines and non-alcoholic beverages. Results may vary for how each pairs with a chili cheese dog or disco fries (stadium eats you don’t have to wait in line—or miss any of the game—for). Grab seats at the bar for top TV views. bellsandwhistlesyvr.ca

Sports Illustrated Clubhouse

3340 Shrum Ln.

If hi-definition screens aplenty are what you’re after, this pub is a gamechanger. The Sports Illustrated Clubhouse on the University of British Columbia campus has expansive TVs that cover all available square footage over the main bar: there’s no craning your neck to watch the corner kicks. The menu covers basically every way you could eat a chicken (wings, tenders, lettuce wraps, sliders, burgers, even a kung pao bowl) and you’re practically guaranteed the carefree energy of a frat guy on a sports scholarship. 
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The American

926 Main St.

It’s possible that not everyone in your crew is a diehard football fan, but the American is entertainment central regardless of your tastes. Soccer lovers can indulge via both TV screens and pull-down projector screens splashed with the big game; meanwhile, there’s also arcade games, Star Wars pinball, a vintage-style photobooth, a pool table, basketball and more to make sure everyone is getting the adrenaline rush of a lifetime. The food menu courtesy of Downlow Burgers is a local fave. theamerican.bar

Score on Davie

1262 Davie St.

This bar has been a West End staple for nearly 20 years, most famous for its monstrous, meal-worthy caesars: picture the Canadian-born cocktail you know and love topped with a hamburger, pulled pork slider, hot wings, Cornish game hen, onion rings, a hot dog, a pickle and a brownie. That’s called the “Checkmate” and it’s just one of nine food-drink duos on the menu. The towering creations are a true architectural feat and might just last you the entire 90-minute match plus stoppage time. scoreondavie.com

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Malone’s Taphouse

608 W Pender St.

Got a group? Malone’s has enough space to accommodate both your starting lineup and your benchwarmers. It’s a large bar firstly dedicated to sports but also known to have a cheeky Twilight trivia night or music bingo (with prizes) every so often. Food ranges from traditional pub dishes (burgers, beef dip, pizza, tacos) to more formal-leaning items (king salmon, butternut squash ravioli, ceviche). Order truffle fries for the table to earn MVP status. malones.bc.ca

Red Card Sports Bar and Eatery

560 Smithe St.

If your allegiance runs red and white (or Premier League, La Liga or beyond), this downtown haunt is where global football fandom converges. Red Card leans fully into the beautiful game, with jerseys on the walls, international matches on rotation and a crowd that actually knows the offside rule. The menu plays to the theme with hearty, Euro-leaning pub fare (think schnitzel, currywurst and stacked burgers) alongside local craft taps to keep the table wqell hydrated through extra time. It’s spirited but not sloppy, competitive but convivial: exactly the kind of place where strangers become teammates by halftime. redcardsportsbar.ca