Best NYC Bars Open Late for World Cup 2026

Late-night R32 matches · Some kick off at 9pm or 11pm ET · Ends well past midnight

Manhattan — Late Night Soccer Bars

Nevada Smith's — E 11th St, East Village

NYC's most famous soccer bar. Open until 4am. Shows every World Cup match. Arrives at capacity for major games — be there 90 minutes early for 9pm+ matches. No reservations, standing room, loud and passionate crowd.

The Blind Pig — W 14th St, West Village

Opens late, multiple screens, good crowd for international matches. Soccer-friendly staff. Works well for late-night matches when you want to actually see the screen rather than fight for space at Nevada Smith's.

Smithfield Hall — W 36th St, Midtown

Large sports bar near Penn Station. Multiple massive screens. Great for USMNT and late-night matches — proximity to transit makes it easy to get home after midnight. Open until 4am on weekends.

The Ainsworth — W 26th St, Chelsea

Upscale sports bar with giant screens. Better for matches where you want to watch comfortably rather than in a packed pub. Good food, cocktails. Late license.

Queens — Late Night (For Community Matches)

Roosevelt Avenue, Jackson Heights (74th–82nd St)

Not one bar — an entire neighborhood. Every restaurant and bar on Roosevelt Avenue shows World Cup matches. For Mexico vs Ecuador (9pm ET June 30) and Colombia vs Ghana (9:30pm ET July 3), this strip will be the best atmosphere in the city bar none. The 7 train runs 24/7.

Woodside, Queens (Skillman Ave area)

Irish and Latin American mix. Good late-night options. The 7 train makes Woodside accessible from Midtown until past midnight.

Brooklyn — Late Night

Sheep Station — 4th Ave, Gowanus/Park Slope

Australian bar showing all World Cup matches. Late license, strong sports crowd. Great for early-afternoon knockout kickoffs and late matches generally.

Sunset Park (8th Ave, 40s–60s)

Mexico's Brooklyn heartland. Every restaurant on 8th Ave will be open late for Mexico vs Ecuador. Takes the D or N/R train to 45th St area.

Bay Ridge (Atlantic Ave / 5th Ave)

North African community hub for Algeria fans and broader Arab-American community. For Switzerland vs Algeria (11pm ET July 2), Bay Ridge will have the most invested crowd in NYC. Some spots stay open past midnight.

Bronx — Late Night

Fordham Road / Jerome Ave area

Ghana's NYC heartland. Colombia vs Ghana (9:30pm ET July 3) will be massive here. Many Ghanaian-owned bars and restaurants in the Fordham area. July 3rd is a Friday before the July 4th holiday — expect late-night celebrations or commiserations.

Tips for Late Night Viewing

• Arrive 60–90 minutes early for any match starting after 8pm ET — crowds build before kickoff
• Switzerland vs Algeria ends around 1:15am ET — if you're heading home on the subway, the 1/2/3 and A/C/E run all night; the 7 train to Queens runs 24/7
• July 3rd is the eve of July 4th — Colombia vs Ghana at 9:30pm means the city will be out regardless. Bars will be packed with World Cup AND pre-holiday crowds
• FuboTV free trial means you can watch from home or your phone if bars are too crowded