Where to watch the 2026 World Cup in Germany: Pubs, sports bars, TV channels and live stream platforms

With less than a week to go until the 2026 World Cup gets underway, excitement is building around the globe, and fans in Germany will be looking for the best places to watch the action unfold.

This year's edition of the tournament – hosted across the United States, Mexico and Canada – will be the biggest ever, featuring a staggering 48 countries, all of whom will be vying for the biggest prize in football.

However, this summer's World Cup has also been plagued by a number of off-field issues, from questionable ticket prices to fears about the safety of supporters, particularly in the USA.

With that in mind, it is no surprise that many fans have decided to stay away and catch the games on television elsewhere.

Here, Football Ground Guide covers all you need to know about where to watch the 2026 World Cup live in Germany, whether you are supporting Julian Nagelsmann's DFB-Team or not.

Where to watch the 2026 World Cup in Germany

Germany is a nation with a rich footballing history, and you are sure to find great spots to watch the World Cup all over the country.

The capital, Berlin, is a cultural hotspot that will be packed with fans showing their colours this summer, while the pubs and sports bars around the likes of Munich, Hamburg and Frankfurt will also be buzzing on matchdays.

Of course, every single game will be available to watch on the nation's TV channels and live streaming platforms for supporters that prefer to follow along from the comfort of their own home.

Pubs and sports bars to watch the 2026 World Cup in Germany

In a football-mad country like Germany, there are no shortage of pubs, sports bars and public screenings showing live football, with all of the major cities offering a whole host of options.

Berlin

Berlin's Brandenburg Gate will be the place to go to watch the 2026 World Cup in the capital. More than 200,000 supporters gathered at the Fanmeile for Euro 2024, and similar numbers are expected this summer.

The Berlin Fanmeile will feature giant screens and food and drink vendors, not to mention that entry is free. Keep in mind that glass bottles will not be permitted and backpacks must not be larger than A4 in size.

Munich

Munich has countless sports bars screening the World Cup live, including Axel F in Leonrodplatz – which boasts a beer garden and giant screen of its own – while spots such as Champions Munich will be serving a variety of specials during the tournament based on the host nations.

Hamburg

Hamburg is a football-centric city that is the home of both Hamburger SV and St Pauli. The go-to spot to watch the action unfold is likely to be the beer garden at Landhaus Walter in Stadtpark, which claims to be providing Hamburg's ‘largest open-air public viewing' for the 2026 World Cup.

Frankfurt

In Frankfurt, Waxys Irish Pub & Restaurant will be a popular destination for fans, along with Bull & Bear Restaurant & Sportsbar and Champions Frankfurt.

Please keep the time zone difference between Germany and North America in mind – it is always worthwhile to check the policies at each venue regarding matches that kick off late.

TV channels and streaming platforms showing the 2026 World Cup in Germany

There are a variety of options for football fans in Germany to watch the 2026 World Cup, but the only way to catch all 104 matches at the tournament is through Telekom's MagentaTV service.

MagentaTV has the exclusive rights to broadcast 44 of this summer's games, and supporters can purchase a two-month subscription for €22. Telekom also offer streaming at no additional cost.

In terms of free-to-air TV options, public broadcasters ARD and ZDF have the license to show 60 World Cup matches, including every Germany fixture as well as the tournament's opener, both semi-finals and the final itself.

Viewers that prefer online options can also watch the 2026 World Cup via ARD and ZDF's respective live streaming platforms.

Bastian Schweinsteiger will be amongst the pundits covering the action on ARD, while ZDF will have the likes of Christian Streich on analysis duty.