- City
- London
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Role
- International viewing city (not a host city)
- Fan zones
- 12 verified venues
- Time zone
- BST (UTC+1) during the tournament
- TV coverage
- BBC and ITV (free-to-air)
Watch the World Cup in London
London During World Cup 2026
London is not a host city for the 2026 World Cup, but it will be one of the loudest places on Earth to watch it. With England competing in the tournament and millions of passionate football fans across the capital, London's pubs, fan zones, and outdoor screenings will be electric from June 11 to July 19.
The good news for London fans: most matches kick off in the late afternoon and evening UK time. US East Coast evening kickoffs (7-9 PM ET) translate to midnight-2 AM BST, but afternoon matches (2-5 PM ET/CT) land perfectly in the 7-11 PM BST window — ideal for after-work viewing at London's best venues.
All matches are free-to-air in the UK, shared between BBC and ITV. But watching at home doesn't compare to the atmosphere at a packed fan zone. Here are 12 verified venues across London where you can watch the World Cup.
Top Fan Zones
All London Venues
Between the Bridges
Big Penny Social
BOXPARK Croydon
Fanzone 4D at Electric Ballroom
Skylight Pitchside at Tobacco Dock
The Exhibit
The Railway Clapham
The Volley
Toca Social
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Match Times in UK Time
The UK is on British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) during the tournament. Here's how match times translate.
UK TV Coverage
The BBC and ITV share free-to-air broadcasting rights for the 2026 World Cup in the UK. Every match is available live on BBC One/BBC Two or ITV1/ITV4, plus streaming on BBC iPlayer and ITVX. No subscription required — every goal, every match, free to watch.
Quick Facts
- City
- London, United Kingdom
- Role
- International viewing city
- Time zone
- BST (UTC+1)
- Fan Zones
- 12 verified venues
- TV coverage
- BBC + ITV (free-to-air)
- Best match times
- 7 PM — 11 PM BST
London Viewing Guide
Full guide to watching the World Cup in London
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