Where to watch the FIFA Women’s World Cup in the North East
The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 is taking over Australia and New Zealand from 20th July – 20th August – and these sports bars in Newcastle, fan zones in Sunderland and pubs in Durham will make sure you don’t miss any of the action Down Under…
WHERE TO WATCH THE FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2023 IN NEWCASTLE
THE HANCOCK
2A Hancock Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4PU
It goes without saying that The Hancock is a popular student haunt, but that takes nothing away from how passionate they are about football here. Plus, the drinks selection and the scran are both immense. Want an added perk? The Hancock has one of the best beer gardens of all the bars in Newcastle for after the match (or during, if we’re playing that terribly).
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PACIFIC HOUSE
12–22 Northumberland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8JF
This custom-built sports mecca has always been one of our go-to bars in Newcastle for any kind of live event. With 13 screens showing every live game of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, you’ll not miss a single kick. Oh, while you’re here, make sure to order at least one of their three flavours of The Newcastle Distillery Co. gin – they’re amaze.
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AKENSIDE TRADERS
Dean Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1PQ
Head down towards the Quayside and you’ll find plenty of FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 buzz at Akenside Traders. Renowned among the pubs in Newcastle for their live sport offering as much as they are for their craft beers and spirits emporium, stop by the Akenside if you could fancy some tapas and hand-stretched pizzas with your football.
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LOUIE’S LIQUOR STORE
11 Bigg Market, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1UN
Louie’s really is our kinda jam. This modern-day blues saloon combines all the buzz of a bustling sports bar with live music, cracking food and drinks, and all the hospitality characteristic of the Southern soul scene of the USA – so you can easily while away a Saturday here from morning till…well, morning.
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THE FORTH HOTEL
Pink Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5DW
Epitomising urban cool, The Forth balances being one of the most contemporary bars in Newcastle with a vintage character and off-beat edge, plus a handful of quirky touches – think exposed brickwork, statement chandeliers, cosy open fires (not that we need them right now) and local artwork adorning the walls. Head upstairs to their super cosy roof terrace once the final whistle blows.
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CROW’S NEST
137 Percy Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RY
At the top end of Percy Street lies one of our favourite, truly traditional British pubs in Newcastle: Crow’s Nest. Think cask ales and pub grub, with a real friendly atmosphere to match – and, most importantly, all the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 action you could ever need.
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STACK SEABURN
Whitburn Road, Seaburn, Sunderland SR6 8AA
In line with the start of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, STACK Seaburn are initiating their own summer of sport – with a stacked programme of exercise-themed activities at this designated fanzone. Celebrity and fitness enthusiast Callum Best will even be dropping by, as will the SAFC Women’s team. But if you just fancy watching the action, all the Lioness matches will be shown on the big screen, too.
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STREETBAR SUNDERLAND
1–5 Low Row, Sunderland SR1 3QA
At Streetbar Sunderland, sports matters. All sport, regardless of the shape of the ball, the gender of whose playing or (perhaps most importantly in this instance) the time difference. One of the top sports pubs in Sunderland, there’s hardly a patch of wall space in Streetbar that doesn’t have a TV screen – plus, there’s pool and darts for in between matches.
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THE BOARD INN
Durham Road, Middle Herrington, Sunderland SR3 3NS
If one of the more traditional pubs in Sunderland is your vibe when watching the footy, then The Board Inn is a great shout. With an old-school bar and lounge, real ales, pool, darts and dominos, as well as every kick of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, you’re set. Oh, and don’t worry if you get peckish – you can find all your sports day staples here, including wings, burgers and small plates.
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THE LIBRARY
46 Saddler Street, Durham DH1 3NU
You can always count on one of the liveliest sports bars in Durham to catch all the major sporting events. Any one of The Library’s 11 HD TVs or two big screens will be showing every kick of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. And for £28pp you can even enjoy a Lioness bottomless brunch – two hours of unlimited drinks and your pick of brunch dishes, all while you cheer the Lionesses on.
MORE INFOTHE THREE BRIDGES
80 North Road, Durham DH1 4SQ
The Three Bridges is renowned as being one of the most popular sports bars in Durham and even have individual TV screens for certain tables built into the walls, so you can be sure to catch all the action of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Better yet, if you do manage to snag a table, you can feast on the top-tier food here to keep your competitive spirits up.
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BABYLON
13–15 North Road, Durham DH1 4SQ
This popular student haunt should have quietened down a little now the summer holidays are upon us. Arguably the most versatile of bars in Durham, Babylon will be showing the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 matches across some of the biggest screens in the city, while serving up creative cocktails and transforming into a nightclub once the sun goes down.
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THE HEAD OF STEAM
3 North Road, Durham DH1 4RZ
You’ll be forgiven for not having immediately leapt to The Head of Steam when considering sports bars in Durham, but this oasis is actually one of our favourite spots to watch football in the city. That’s probably because we’re simple gals: a funky, laidback bar with plenty of TV screens, cracking food and drinks, and a decently good chance of nabbing a table is all we need. Plus, their outdoor courtyard and balcony is beauts.
MORE INFOThe FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 begins on Thursday 20th July and runs until 20th August
England Lionesses will play their first match at 10.30am (UK time) on Saturday 22nd July
For kick-off times and a full list of fixtures for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, visit FIFA’s website
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