The city has identified the best locations for public viewing of the broadcasts, which will allow Munich residents and visitors to plan their leisure time in detail during the world championship.
The approach of the world championship intensifies the anticipation of summer evenings, filled beer gardens, and joint monitoring of football games in Munich. Numerous establishments throughout the city will offer viewers high-quality match broadcasts. This list includes traditional beer gardens and bars, as well as large open-air venues with big screens. Below is a detailed analytical review of the most interesting places in the city to follow the key events of the championship.
Venues for Public Viewing of the 2026 World Cup Matches in Munich
1. Anton’s
On the cozy terrace of Anton’s, they plan to broadcast games involving the German national team, paying special attention to creating comfortable conditions for family recreation. Reservations are made by phone, and the administration recommends contacting them well in advance due to the limited capacity of the venue.
2. Augustiner Keller
In the famous Augustiner-Keller beer garden, according to an official statement from the manager, they plan to broadcast a large number of football matches of the current tournament. A particularly high influx of demanding visitors and football experts is expected during the German national team games, when all available screens will be utilized.
3. Backstage
At the multi-functional venue Backstage, fans will be able to closely follow all matches of the German national team in the group stage starting from June 14, 2026. Admission for visitors remains absolutely free, and the doors open two hours before the opening whistle so that guests have time to take the most comfortable spots in front of the screens.
4. Bamberger Haus
The Bamberger Haus beer garden will turn into a well-equipped open-air football zone for the period of the world championship. A table can be ordered through the official website, and during booking, clients are guaranteed an alternative spot indoors in case of deteriorating weather conditions.
5. Hofbräuhaus (Kapuzinerplatz)
In the historic halls of the brewery on Kapuzinerplatz, they also plan to broadcast all matches involving the German national team. Table reservations for groups are available subject to a minimum order, which allows the establishment to regulate the flow of visitors during peak load days.
6. Champions Bar
The specialized Champions bar will begin broadcasting absolutely all matches of the World Cup from June 11, recreating an authentic stadium atmosphere right in the center of Munich. Comfortable tables can be booked in advance for a small fixed fee, in which the organizers have already included a special themed football beer offer.
7. Hofbräukeller am Wiener Platz
Regular broadcasts will also be organized in the well-known Hofbräukeller establishment on Wiener Platz. It is tentatively planned to show all matches that start before 23:00 and are broadcast on free public channels ARD or ZDF. The exact list of games is currently being formed by the technical service of the establishment.
8. Knödelplatz Werksviertel-Mitte
On Knödelplatz in the modern Werksviertel district, a large screen with an area of 45 square meters will be installed to create a full-fledged atmosphere of a large-scale football festival. A variety of food trucks, free access, and daily opening of the venue from 17:00 will make this location a convenient gathering point during the tournament, where they plan to show a wide variety of matches.
9. Fraunhofer Wirtsgarten
The Fraunhofer beer garden will begin welcoming football fans from 17:30 on the days of important matches. In favorable sunny weather, the screening will be organized directly in the garden, and in the event of prolonged rain, the event will be promptly moved to the cozy interior of the restaurant. The organizers strongly recommend booking places in advance.
10. Giesinger Bräu Schänke
At the Giesinger Bräu Schänke, fans will also be able to jointly follow all the key performances of the German national team. The traditional Bavarian atmosphere and strict quality control of service make this location highly attractive to true connoisseurs of football and classic beer.
11. Hirschau im Englischen Garten
In this well-known location on the territory of the English Garden, they plan to show all matches of the German national team without exception. Additionally, themed raffles of commemorative prizes and special price offers on refreshing drinks will be prepared for regular guests and new visitors.
12. Holzkranich
The Holzkranich establishment will show all of Germany’s matches, as well as the semifinals and final of the prestigious tournament. Viewing will be organized both on the spacious summer veranda and inside the cozy establishment. Visitors will be offered high-quality beer, themed dishes, and pleasant little surprises after each goal scored by the German team. In the event of ultra-high demand, broadcasts will also be promptly launched in partner establishments Dizzy Daisy and Kleiner Kranich.
13. Kennedy’s Bar
For those wishing to watch in detail not only the matches of the German team but also the games of other favorites, the Irish bar Kennedy’s will be a suitable and reliable choice. From June 11, they plan to broadcast absolutely all games of the group stage here. Both spontaneous visits, subject to the availability of free tables, and advance reservations are possible.
14. Kilians
In the Kilians pub, football will also become the main and only topic for the entire duration of the championship. All iconic games will be shown to fans on modern monitors, and places in the halls can be booked through a convenient online form.
15. Kino am Olympiasee
The world championship will also hit truly big screens. In the popular cinema by the Olympic Lake, the games of the German national team will be shown in an unusually spectacular open-air setting. Various categories of entrance tickets will allow guests to individually customize their desired recreation format and level of comfort.
16. Königlicher Hirschgarten
In the largest beer garden, Königlicher Hirschgarten, fans will be able to jointly watch all of Germany’s matches, as well as the semifinal encounters and the final. The only forced exception will be very late games whose start time falls after 23:00, which is due to noise control requirements.
17. Löwenbräukeller
Here, the matches of the German national team and other key games of the world tournament will be broadcast on the equipped territory of the beer garden. Advance table reservation is available in a convenient online format and is officially recommended by the organizers to avoid queues at the entrance.
18. Maxe Belle Spitz
In the Maxe Belle Spitz establishment, all matches of the German national team are planned to be broadcast simultaneously on three large screens, which ensures an excellent view from any point in the hall. Those wishing to guarantee themselves comfortable seats are advised to take care of booking a few days before the start of the game.
19. Muffatwerk
In good, cloudless weather, the well-known cultural venue Muffatwerk will place its bet on football in its own beer garden, where matches of the German team will be shown. Starting from the round of 16 stage, other most interesting matches of the world ranking leaders will be promptly added to the broadcasting schedule.
20. Ned Kelly’s Australian Bar
At Ned Kelly’s bar, they plan to broadcast absolutely all games of the World Cup, making this establishment a popular international gathering point for foreign fans and expats. Table reservation is available on a specialized online platform.
21. Parkcafe
The Parkcafe establishment will show all of Germany’s games and selected key matches of other strong national teams. In addition to the traditional atmosphere of a beer garden, seats in a classic restaurant and a separate closed VIP area for hosting special evenings are available for order.
22. Paulaner am Nockherberg
In the Paulaner am Nockherberg beer garden, group stage matches involving Germany and other important games will be shown on two large, modern, high-resolution LED screens. Entrance to the territory is free for everyone.
23. Praterinsel
On Praterinsel island, the championship will be turned into a full-fledged event with various categories of entrance tickets, the price of which already includes coupons for drinks and food. The location successfully combines sports broadcasts with the relaxed atmosphere of a summer festival.
24. Seehaus im Englischen Garten
In the Seehaus beer garden, they plan to show all matches broadcast on free television whose start time falls up to 22:00 inclusive. The self-service area is designed for 2,500 guests, but advance booking of places there is not provided for by the rules. Those wishing to watch football at a reserved table can order seats in the lakeside bar with a view of the main screen and individual additional monitors.
25. Stadion an der Schleißheimer Straße
In this iconic sports bar, they plan to broadcast not only Germany’s matches but absolutely all games of the World Cup from the group stage to the final. Bookings are highly recommended; however, a small number of tables are intentionally left free by the administration for spontaneous visitors.
26. Tegernseer Tal Bräuhaus
Here, the games can be comfortably watched throughout the establishment’s operating hours: until 01:00 on weekdays and until 03:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. If important matches of the German national team in the decisive stages of the playoffs are scheduled for a later time, the management plans to promptly find alternative solutions to extend the screenings.
27. The Keg Bar
At The Keg Bar, two fan zones with powerful projectors and six modern televisions guarantee that not a single important or controversial moment of the tournament will escape the attention of the audience. The establishment traditionally specializes in broadcasts of major international sporting events.
28. Waldheim
In the suburban restaurant complex Waldheim, fans will be able to see all of Germany’s games, as well as the semifinals and the final. Table reservation is not provided for by the rules of the complex, so visitors are invited to simply come, take free tables on a first-come, first-served basis, and follow the games.
29. Wirtshaus am Bavariapark
In the large main hall of the Wirtshaus am Bavariapark restaurant, all matches involving the German national team will be shown. Other important matches of the tournament may be broadcast in smaller rooms of the complex if there is corresponding demand from regular guests.
30. Wirtshaus Obacht
The Obacht restaurant plans to broadcast all matches of the German national team for its regular visitors. The screening of many other games of the tournament will be organized at the venue of the establishment’s official partner — the sports bar Stadion an der Schleißheimer Straße, which will help distribute the flow of fans.
In conclusion, it should be noted that Munich demonstrates a high level of readiness to provide leisure activities for football fans during the 2026 World Cup.
The variety of locations presented — from traditional Bavarian self-service beer gardens to specialized sports bars and large-scale festival zones on Praterinsel — allows for fully satisfying the demands of various categories of citizens.
Clear segmentation of establishments by booking conditions and broadcast times contributes to the effective distribution of the recreational load on urban spaces, guaranteeing safety and comfort when watching the key matches of the world championship.
