Last updated 19 Jun 2026
The World Cup only comes around every four years, and one of the best things about watching it in Geneva is experiencing it alongside people from all over the world. The FIFA World Cup 2026 will take place in the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19.
While Geneva won’t be hosting large official fan zones this year, the city has authorised cafés and restaurants to install outdoor screens throughout the tournament. Matches can be shown outdoors until midnight on weekdays and until 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, making those late kick-offs a little easier to justify. To secure a spot, especially for those bigger matches, make sure to make a reservation ahead of time.
Whether you’re cheering for your home country, your adopted country, or simply the underdog (and yes, this PSG fan will be backing France ⭐️⭐️🇫🇷), these bars offer plenty of opportunities to celebrate, commiserate and argue about refereeing decisions together.
- Cornavin / Pâquis / Saint-Gervais
- Old Town / City Center
- Eaux-Vives
- Uni-Mail / Plainpalais / Jonction
- Acacias
- Châtelaine
- Meyrin
- Thônex
- Onex
- Lancy
- Cologny
- Pregny-Chambésy
- Fan Zones & Alternative Viewing Spots ⚽️📣
Cornavin / Pâquis / Saint Gervais
- Grand Duke Pub – Pâquis
- Qafé Guidoline – Pâquis
- Pub Lord Jim (Pâquis)
- Mr Pickwick – Pâquis (Map) A long-time favourite for major sporting events, with screens everywhere and pints flowing as quickly as the reactions to a near miss. You can reserve for groups in advance for the games.
- Lucky Bar – Saint Gervais (Map)
- Britannia Pub – Cornavin (Map)
- Les Brasseurs – Cornavin (Map)
- Uptown – Cornavin (Map) Part of the Mondial en ville, reservations recommended.
- The Tacos Factory (Cornavin)
Old Town / Cité / Rive
- Concrete (Map)
- GRAND CENTRAL @ Halles de l’Île – Cité (Map)
- Ariston – Rive (Map)
- Flanagan’s – Old Town (Map) One of Geneva’s classic Irish pubs and always a lively option when tournament fever kicks in.
Eaux-Vives
- Envers du Décor – Eaux-Vives (Map)
Uni-Mail / Plainpalais / Jonction
- Frites Belga – Uni-Mail (Map)
- Wynwood Genève – Uni-Mail (Map)
- Lady Godiva – Plainpalais (Map) Another Geneva institution with an international crowd that’s made for World Cup nights.
- L’Éléphant dans la Canette – Plainpalais (Map)
- Coyote Bar – Plainpalais (Map)
- Café du Lys – Plainpalais (Map)
- Café de la Pointe – Plainpalais (Map)
- Cercle des Bains – Plainpalais (Map) Part of the Mondial en ville
- iPub Genève – Jonction (Map)
- Bar de la Plage – Jonction (Map)
Acacias
- Prime’s Sports Bar – Acacias (Map)
- Kulture Bar – Acacias (Map)
Châtelaine
- Pub Goudale Genève – Quartier de l’Étang (Map)
Meyrin
Thônex
- Restaurant 3 Communes (Map)
Onex
Lancy
Cologny
Pregny-Chambésy
** This venue is exclusively accessible to UN members and staff, who may bring family and friends as guests.
Fan Zones & Alternative Viewing Spots ⚽️📣
If packed pubs aren’t quite your thing, or you’re after a more family-friendly atmosphere, these fan zones and larger viewing venues are also screening World Cup matches throughout the tournament.
A little further from Geneva, but worth the train ride if you’re in the mood for a true fan zone experience.
Fan zone de Rive (Nyon)
📍 Under the ice rink tent, by the lake, Nyon
Fan zone Ville de Versoix
Only shown
- JUNE: 13 / 18 / 24 (Swiss matches)
- JULY: 14 / 15 / 19 (Finals)
FIFA World Cup Fan Zone – Pays de Gex
Showing: Quarterfinals, semifinals, and the final
📍 Place Jean Monnet, 01630 Saint-Genis-Pouilly, France
Let us know if we’ve missed your favorite spot! Geneva always seems to have one more hidden gem tucked away somewhere. 🍻⚽
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