Best & cheapest places to watch England in the Women’s World Cup final this Sunday

Football fever has swept the nation with the Lionesses doing us proud in Australia.

All eyes will be on England’s Women’s team this Sunday when they take on Spain in the final of the World cup.

We’ve pulled together a guide of all the places around the country where football fans can get together to cheer on the team for free – or cheaply.

Come on England!

 

When is the World Cup Final?

England will take on rivals Spain in the Women’s World Cup final at 11am on Sunday 20^th August.

 

Where can you watch it in London?

Hackney Bridge – There’s a giant outdoor screen on a sprawling terrace showing all the action and should it rain, there’s also screens inside.

In keeping with the World Cup theme, food is available from a range of global food stalls, including smashed American-style burgers, Puglian pizzas and warming Indian curries.

For more info, visit  www.hackneybridge.org

Spitalfields Market – There’s a popup screen in Spitalfields that’s shown sporting highlights all summer. This Sunday it’ll be put to good use for the final.

Relax in the deck chairs and enjoy craft beers from around the world before picking up half time snacks of authentic pizzas, Jamaican chicken, or seafood treats.

For more info, visit www.spitalfields.co.uk

Boxpark - Croyden and Wembley – The Boxpark venues are the ultimate place to watch all the action. The 1,200 capacity venues have teamed up with Weetabix to serve up free food to keep you going and there’s music from DJs and family friendly activities.

For more info, visit www.boxpark.co.uk

Big Penny Social, Walthamstow – the UK’s biggest beer hall has screened all the England games. Settle down for Sunday’s action with locally brewed beers and wood-fired pizzas. If the sun’s out, make a day of it on the pop-up beach at Walthamstow-on-Sea afterwards with deckchairs, fish and chips, ice cream and frozen cocktails.

For more info, visit www.bigpennysocial.co.uk

Other places running Women’s World Cup specials include:

• The Cadogan Arms, Chelsea
• The Prince, West Brompton
• Clubhouse 5, Leicester Square
• Toca Social, North Greenwich

Where can you watch it in Manchester?

Piccadilly Gardens – A fan zone is being set up for the day with two big screens showing the game. With a capacity of 6,000 entrance into the fan-zone is from 10am on a first-come, first-served basis.

Fans have been offered the choice of watching the action from the no-alcohol grassed area or from the adjoining raised platform area, which has a number of bars. Fans have been told to arrive early and bring picnics to make the most of the day.

For more info, visit www.oceanoutdoor.com

Other places showing the football include:

• Freight Island, Manchester
• Contact Theatre, Manchester
• Hotel Football, Trafford
• King Pins bowling, Trafford
• Port Street Beer House, Northern Quarter
• First Street, Manchester
• The Oast House, Manchester
• Hard Rock Cafe, Manchester

Where can you watch it in Birmingham?

The Distillery – The Distillery’s big screens in its even bigger beer garden are ideal for watching the final.  Reserve your seat early by booking online.
For info, visit www.thedistillerybirmingham.co.uk

Other places showing the football include:

• O’Neills – Birmingham & Soilhull
• Walkabout, Birmingham
• The Gosat Green, Birmingham
• Box, Birmingham
• Brasshouse, Birmingham
• Hennessey’s Bar, Birmingham
• Bierkeller & Shooters Bar, Birmingham

Where can you watch it in Newcastle?

NX Fan Zone- You can expect the full fanzone experience at NX Fan Zone – huge crowd singalongs and large screens. Open from 9 30am, it’s a great place to soak up the atmosphere this Sunday. The event is family-friendly, with under 18’s welcome. Tickets are priced at £7.75.

For more info, visit www.fanzonenewcastle.co.uk 

NE1 Screen on the Green – The free screening will begin at 10 30am so crowds can enjoy the build-up. Deck chairs and seating are on a first come, first served basis so get there early to avoid disappointment.

For more info, visit www.newcastlegateshead.com

Other places showing the football include:

• The Hancock, Newcastle
• Old George Inn, Newcastle
• Louie’s Liquor Store, Bigg Market, Newcastle
• Katie O’Brien’s, Newcastle
• Bobby’s, Pink Triangle, Newcastle

Where can you watch it in Liverpool?

Baltic Market – Watch the game on large screens within the huge food hall. All the restaurants – serving a range of cuisines from burgers to noodles – will be serving food to stop you going hungry.

For more info, visit www.balticmarket.co.uk for details

Other places getting involved in football fever, include:

• Bierkeller, Liverpool ONE
• Boston Pool Loft, Concert Square
• Camp and Furnace, Baltic Triangle
• Cheers, Bold Street
• Einstein, Concert Square
• Gravity Max, Liverpool ONE
• McCooleys, Concert Square & Mathew Street
• Pins Social Club, Liverpool
• Yankees Sport Bar, Wood Street

Where can you watch it in Leeds?

There’s plenty of places gearing up to help you celebrate the Lionesses in Leeds, including:

• Box, Leeds city centre
• The Skyrack, Headingley
• Walkabout, Leeds city centre
• Beck & Call, Allerton
• The Original Oak, Headingley
• Hyde Park Pub, Hyde Park