While the 21st annual FIFA World Cup will be held in Moscow (and Chicago dropped out of the bidding to host the 2026 event), bars, restaurants and other venues around the city have viewings and parties for the monthlong celebration, from June 14 to July 15.
875 N. Michigan Ave., 888-875-8439
Fans of soccer and heights can catch the sports action on big screen TVs beside Bar 94 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. More information: 360chicago.com
3801 N. Ashland Ave., 773-348-2767
Watch all 64 World Cup matches live with sound on 30 TVs in this Lakeview bar with two pub rooms and two outdoor patios. More information: ajhudsons.com
5062 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-506-7090
This Irish soccer pub will be showing games with its breakfast and lunch menus available. More information: theatlanticbar.com
605 N. Wells St., 312-929-0065
Drink $3 Tecate cans and enjoy half-off wings in River North with indoor and outdoor viewing spots. More information: barcargo.com
1721 W. Division St., 773-227-8600
Cheering for Spain? Celebrate all the games (starting after 1 p.m.) inside and on the sidewalk patio of this East Ukrainian Village Spanish restaurant. Drink $30 sangria porrons (pitchers) and $15 porrons of Estrella Galicia Shandy. Reservations recommended for guaranteed seating: blackbullchicago.com
420 N. Clark St., 312-527-1203
Head to River North early on select Sundays and Mondays for 1 p.m. games. Boss Bar will air other matches during normal hours throughout the tournament. More information: thebossbar.com
3937 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-528-3700
This North Center spot will open early at 10 a.m. on June 15 and 17 for the games as well as on other potential dates, depending on the Cup schedule. Daily drink and food specials will be honored. More information: brownstonetavern.com
6122 N. Clark St., 773-681-0019
Catch the games at a kid-friendly location on 17 TVs. More information: chicagofutsalacademy.com
2033 W. North Ave., 773-537-4440
Starting June 17, this hybrid meat shop and restaurant will project all of the World Cup games featuring Brazil. Celebrate the country with Brazilian food, music and beverages. More information: chopshopchi.com.
1935 W. Chicago Ave., 312-243-5600
Get up early to catch all of the 7 a.m. games in West Town. Definitely check out the outdoor patio with screens. Daily specials will be run. On Tuesday June 22, for the Iceland vs. Croatia 1:45 p.m. game, Cleos will be offering cevapcici, Croatian street sandwiches. More information: cleospub.com
Dank Haus German American Cultural Center
4740 N. Western Ave., 773-561-9181
Watch the defending champions throughout the competition at the German American Cultural Center, beer and pretzel in hand. Doors will open 45 minutes before start time in the Brandenburg Room. $5 suggested donation. More information: dankhaus.com
100 W. Grand Ave., 312-836-0066
Gather your friends to watch a game (or all of them) in River North. Book a group event: fadoirishpub.com
2005 W. Division St., 773-698-8940
This Ukrainian Village spot will be open for most games (call or email [email protected] for specifics). Fatpour will offer $30 international mix-and-match buckets with a variety of international beers to choose. More information: fatpourchicago.com
1970 W. Montrose Ave., 773-697-8204
Fountainhead in Ravenswood will show a variety of matches on its roof deck garden. Match schedule: fountainheadchicago.com/world-cup-2018
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325 S. Franklin St., 312-212-3262
This Loop bar will show all the 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. games. On June 27, it will host a World Cup watch party from 1 to 5 p.m. (Brazil vs. Serbia and Costa Rica vs. Switzerland) with New Belgium Brewing. On tap are eight new beers, including a limited World Cup-edition kolsch-style brew. A New Belgium rep will raffle swag and tickets to the 2018 Chicago Tour de Fat. More information: franklintap.com
2442 N Clark St., 773-472-5555
Watch the majority of World Cup games (those starting at 10 a.m. or later) at this Irish bar. Deals include $5 Carlsberg pints, $4 pints of Budweiser, $6 Moscow mules and $6 wings. More information: galwayarms.com
4530 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-271-9000
Come early for 10 a.m. games (doors open at 9:45 a.m.) and stay into the afternoon with $10 Irish breakfasts and $5 pints of Founders Solid Gold. More information: thegrafton.com
1934 W. Irving Park Road, 773-871-3757
This North Center spot is recently reopened after remodeling and ready for the World Cup with a revamped food menu. All Krombacher drafts will be $5 as well as $5 New Belgium Bicycle Kick Kölsch and 5 Rabbit Golden Ale. All games will be showed, and the bar will open 30 minutes before the first match. More information: theglobepub.com
1458 W. Taylor St., 312-226-3951
Hawkeye’s will show many of the games, opening at 10 a.m. for Mexico and Germany matches. Deals include $4 Dos Equis, $4 Heineken and Heineken Light bottles and $16 buckets (five bottles) and different specials depending on the day. More information: hawkeyesbar.com
3626 N. Talman Ave., 773-944-1203
Watch a game and play one with 12 TVs, full menu and bar as well as an outdoor patio and neighboring soccer field. Reserve a table: fire-pitch.com
2048 W. Armitage Ave., 773-227-6700
In Bucktown, weekday specials will be honored as well as special country-specific drinks for certain games. More information: jackandgingers.com
1801 W Division St., 773-782-4400
Head to West Town for World Cup games with daily drink deals and $5 Veltins Pilsener half-liter drafts. Mac’s will open on Mondays (when it’s usually closed) and at least 15 minutes before kickoff Monday through Sunday. More information: macswoodgrilled.com
205 W. Lake St., 312-357-6665
This Loop pub will show all World Cup games during normal business hours as well as have a New Belgium Bicycle Kick Kolsch celebration on June 15 for Portugal vs. Spain with a brewery representative and swag raffles. For England vs. Belgium (June 28), the Belgian American Club of Chicago and Duvel will host a Perfect Pour event with $6 beers and special edition glasses. More information: monkspubchicago.com
216 W. Ohio St., 312-951-2125
Many games will be aired at this River North spot. Municipal will open early at 10 a.m. on weekends for major matches. More information: municipalbar.com
325 W. Huron St., 312-664-2727
This Latin American restaurant and club will feature Mexico games as well as other matches. Specials include $15 Modelo buckets and $65 Modelo buckets with a mini bottle of Patron Silver and Michelada mix. Brunch will also be held on weekends. More information: nacional27chicago.com
2100 W. Irving Park Road, 773-478-2100
O’Donovan’s in North Center will show games and honor daily drink and food specials. More information: odonovansbar.com
455 W. North Ave., 312-266-2277
Old Town Social will open early at 10 a.m. on Thursdays and Fridays for games. Specials include $5 stadium cups of Miller Lite and Coors Light drafts, $6 AIX rosé glasses and $7 nachos. More information: oldtownsocial.com
113 W. Hubbard St., 312-644-0113
Throughout the World Cup, this River North joint known for its darts is offering $10 Detroit-style pizza and $4 Miller Lite and Bud Light. Games will be played throughout the space. More information: pointandfeatherchicago.com
1638 W. Belmont Ave., 312-453-9397
The Pony Inn in Roscoe Village will serve $20 import buckets, $6 Titos drinks and $5 breakfast sandwiches. More information: email [email protected] or theponychicago.com
2375 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-276-0270
Check out many of the games in Logan Square, with $10 liter and $5 half liter of Pilsner Urquell. More information: dasradler.com
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Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
1 W. Grand Ave., 312-755-9339
Go watch the anticipated June 17 Germany vs. Mexico match with a Father’s Day special featuring a steak and two pints ($25). The Near North Side location will also be open for some 10 a.m. games on weekends with a $5 brunch drink menu on Sundays. Happy hour will also be honored 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. More information: rockbottom.com
1935 N. Sedgwick St., 312-337-7900
This Old Town Triangle spot will be open for all World Cup games and feature regular daily specials. More information: sedgwickschicago.com
221 N. La Salle St., 312-739-3900
Sidebar Grille will open at 10 a.m. on June 14 and 15 and play games throughout the tournament. Normal happy hour will be held all day, with deals on large-sized beers and $4 shots of Jagermeister, Fireball and Rumple Minze. More information: sidebargrille.com
2956 N. Albany Ave., 773-509-9888
Small Bar in Logan Square will have beer deals when the games are on. More information: theoriginalsmallbar.com
325 W. Huron St., 312-488-4917
¡Vamos Mexico! at this River North taqueria. Specials include $15 Modelo buckets and for those looking to party, $65 Modelo buckets with a mini bottle of Patron Silver and Michelada mix. Many of the games will be shown (especially when Mexico is playing), and it will be open on Sundays for certain matches. Modelo and Patron representatives will be passing out freebies throughout the tournament. More information: tallboytaco.com
118 W. Grand Ave., 312-222-9700
Peruvian restaurant Tanta will turn its rooftop terrace into “Chicago’s World Cup Watch Zone.” The restaurant will open early, and all Peru and South American matches will be shown live. Peruvian street food (think ceviche, empanadas and sandwiches) as well as South American cocktails including pisco sours, palomas and sangria will be served. Full watch schedule and hours: tantachicago.com
9 W. Hubbard St., 312-644-0004
Check out daily and weekly specials at the upscale Near North Side sports bar, where you can root on any team. Reservations: theorychicago.com
622 N. Fairbanks Court, 312-642-0700
This Gold Coast pub will open early for major games, particularily with Germany, Brazil, England and Mexico. More information: timothyotooles.com/chicago
170 W. Ontario St., 312-600-6920
Catch the June 15 Iran vs. Morocco match and June 17 Brazil vs. Switzerland. Specials include $200 bottles of Don Julio and $25 buckets of Corona for the Mexico games. Groups looking to host a World Cup watch party can contact [email protected]. More information: trophyroombar.com
111 W. Huron St., 312-202-9900
Allez les Bleus at this French bistro. Catch the games while munching on $10 Troquet burgers and $4 Kronenbourg 1664. More information: troquetrivernorth.com