Another FIFA World Cup means another tough decision for Australian fans wondering where to watch the action unfold.
The 2022 tournament in Qatar offers up some kinder kickoff times for viewers Down Under with a number of 9:00 p.m. (AEDT) games on offer.
For those eager to watch matches with fellow fans, there's nothing quite like getting out of the house and sharing in what's always a special sporting event.
The Sporting News has you covered with some of the best pubs and live sites in Sydney set to show World Cup games.
MORE: How to watch the World Cup in Australia
Pubs in Sydney showing World Cup games 2022
Location: 561 George Street, Sydney
Details: The official live site venue for the Australian Active Support group with the majority of matches to be shown.
Location: 80 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont
Details: A number of big World Cup games will be broadcast here including every Socceroos fixture.
Location: King Street Wharf, 22 The Promenade, Sydney
Details: Situated right in Darling Harbour, The Sporting Globe will have over 50 screens showing a number of World Cup games.
Location: 388 Pitt Street, Sydney
Details: The rooftop cinema was used in 2018 and it's likely they'll open it up again for the Qatar tournament.
Location: 253 Coogee Bay Road, Coogee
Details: Every match will be shown across the hotel's three venues (Sports Bar, The Garden and SELINA'S). There will also be a goal kicking competition and FIFA 22 available to play.
Location: 182 Campbell Street, Surry Hills
Details: As usual, the Americans will embrace the 'real' football during the World Cup and Surly's will be the perfect place to watch USMNT matches.
Location: 237 Glenmore Road, Paddington
Details: All games are expected to be shown on their ground floor sports bar.
Location: 2/75 York Street, Sydney
Details: A classic sports bar with 20 screens and private booths. All 9:00 p.m. World Cup games will be shown on their two big screens.
Location: 57 King Street, Sydney
Details: A variety of games will be shown live and on replay at this Irish pub. The perfect place to watch England inevitably perform below expecations.
Live sites in Sydney showing World Cup games 2022
Location: 45 St Pauls Street, Randwick
Details: Only Socceroos matches will be shown with tickets available for $10 which includes a small popcorn.
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Village Square | Summer Hill
Location: Lackey Street, Summer Hill
Details: The Inner West Council will have a live site set up for the Socceroos match against Tunisia.
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Beaman Park
Location: Wardell Road & Riverview Road, Earlwood
Details: The City of Canterbury Bankstown Council will host a live site for the Socceroos match against Tunisia.
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Playford Park
Location: Cahors Road, Padstow
Details: The City of Canterbury Bankstown Council will host a live site for the Socceroos match against Tunisia.
Location: 81 Eastern Road, Rooty Hill
Details: Western Sydney Wanderers will be showing the Socceroos vs. Tunisia match on the big screen here with gates opening from 7 p.m.
What about a Darling Harbour World Cup live site?
In 2010, Darling Harbour became a designated live site for World Cup matches after the popularity of 2006.
It made for a unique fan experience but unfortunately there are no plans at this stage for anything like it for 2022.
When are the Socceroos playing at the World Cup?
So when it comes to Socceroos games at the 2022 World Cup, it's a pretty mixed bag.
Australia will kickoff the tournament against reigning champions France on Wednesday, November 23 at 6:00 a.m. (AEDT).
The Socceroos will then play a make-or-break match against Tunisia on Saturday, November 26 at 9:00 p.m. (AEDT). This is a game Australia will likely need to win to keep their hopes of progression alive and the timing is ideal for fans looking to go out and watch it.
Another reason to get out of the house to watch the Tunisia game is that the Socceroos final group match against Denmark kicks off at 2:00 a.m. (AEDT) on Thursday, December 1.
If Australia were to make the knockout stages, games would then be played at either 2:00 a.m. or 6:00 a.m. (AEDT).
Socceroos group match schedule
| Date (AEDT) |
Time (AEDT) |
Match | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov. 23 | 6:00 a.m. | France vs. Australia | Al Janoub Stadium |
| Sat, Nov. 26 | 9:00 p.m. | Tunisia vs. Australia | Al Janoub Stadium |
| Thu, Dec. 1 | 2:00 a.m. | Australia vs. Denmark | Al Janoub Stadium |
