- City
- Dublin
- Country
- Ireland
- Role
- International viewing city (not a host city)
- Fan zones
- 5 venues
- Time zone
- IST (UTC+1)
Dublin During World Cup 2026
Ireland didn’t qualify for World Cup 2026, but that won’t stop Dublin’s pubs from being packed to the rafters. Irish football culture is passionate and inclusive — every pub becomes a fan zone during a World Cup, and neutral matches draw huge crowds.
Dublin’s match times are identical to London: US afternoon kickoffs land in the 8–11 PM IST window, perfect for after-work viewing. The later US evening matches run past midnight.
Several Dublin venues have already announced World Cup 2026 screening plans, with large-screen fan zones and ticketed events. Here are the verified venues.
Top Fan Zones
All Dublin Venues
Map
Match Times in Dublin
Dublin is on IST (UTC+1) during the tournament.
TV Coverage in Ireland
RTÉ — RTÉ broadcasts select World Cup matches free-to-air in Ireland. Virgin Media Television also carries coverage. For full tournament access, Sky Sports and streaming platforms are available.
Quick Facts
- City
- Dublin, Ireland
- Role
- International viewing city
- Time zone
- IST (UTC+1)
- National team
- Ireland (not qualified)
- TV coverage
- RTÉ + Virgin Media
- Best match times
- 8 PM — 11 PM IST
- Fan Zones
- 5 venues
Dublin Viewing Guide
Full viewing guide