With the 2026 World Cup set to be one of the biggest tournaments in football history, fans travelling across the United States, Mexico, and Canada will already be wondering about one crucial question: Will alcohol be allowed inside the stadiums?
FootballGroundGuide takes a look at whether you can, and how much a pint of beer is likely to set you back.
Can you drink alcohol at the 2026 World Cup?
Yes, alcohol will be permitted at 2026 World Cup matches, but only within designated stadium areas and official fan zones.
Drinking in public spaces outside these controlled zones will still be governed by local laws, which can vary significantly between host cities and countries.
Inside stadiums, beer and other alcoholic drinks will be sold at concessions, though some venues, such as BC Place in Vancouver, will feature alcohol-free sections for families and supporters who prefer a different matchday experience.
While policies are expected to be broadly consistent across the tournament, enforcement will be strict, and fans should not expect the kind of relaxed public drinking culture seen at some European tournaments.
How much is a beer at the 2026 World Cup?
Beer prices at the 2026 World Cup will vary dramatically depending on the country, the city, and the stadium.
Mexico dominates the affordable end of the scale. All three Mexican host cities rank among the cheapest venues, with Guadalajara and Mexico City tied at just £2.01 per beer, while Monterrey comes in at £4.29.
Canada sits in the middle, as both Vancouver and Toronto offer beer prices under £7, which is relatively reasonable given the cost of living in both cities and the North American stadium experience.
However, the United States is where prices climb sharply. Central and southern cities like Atlanta and Kansas City are slightly more affordable, but coastal venues are significantly more expensive.
The two California stadiums, San Francisco and Los Angeles, top the list at a whopping £10.36 per beer, with New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, host of the 2026 World Cup final, not far behind.
To put it into perspective, four beers during a match in Mexico City would cost roughly £8. The same four beers at Levi’s Stadium in California would cost over £41.
Beer prices at 2026 World Cup stadiums ranked
Below is the full breakdown of average concession beer prices across all host venues, ranked from cheapest to most expensive:
- Guadalajara (Estadio Akron) – £2.01
- Mexico City (Estadio Azteca) – £2.01
- Monterrey (Estadio BBVA) – £4.29
- Vancouver (BC Place) – £6.29
- Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) – £6.29
- Boston (Gillette Stadium) – £6.35
- Toronto (BMO Field) – £6.66
- Kansas City (Arrowhead Stadium) – £6.81
- Seattle (Lumen Field) – £7.19
- Dallas (AT&T Stadium) – £7.19
- Philadelphia (Lincoln Financial Field) – £8.32
- Miami (Hard Rock Stadium) – £8.88
- Houston (NRG Stadium) – £9.46
- New Jersey (MetLife Stadium) – £9.62
- San Francisco (Levi's Stadium) – £10.36
- Los Angeles (SoFi Stadium) – £10.36