Where to watch the World Cup in Shanghai 2018
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The 2018 FIFA World Cup is here from June 14 through July 15. Here's where to find the Shanghai venues that will be broadcasting the World Cup matches live so you don't miss out on any of the sports excitement – no matter what time it is.
Zeitgeist
Zeitgeist will be screening all games before 2am before the knockout round. Thereafter, they will be screening all the games leading up to the finals. This opening weekend, they will also be hosting a beer garden (Sat 16-Sun 17, 2pm-9pm). Call 3220 5986 to reserve.
Zeitgeist 537 Haifang Lu, near Xikang Lu. Free.
Un Caffe Bar
Un Caffe Bar will have all-night happy hours during the games they are screening. Due to opening hours they will only be screening games selected dates.
Un Caffe Bar Seventh Floor, 77 Jiang Ning Lu, near Nanjing Xi Lu. Thu 14, Sat 16, Sun 17, Tue 19-Fri 22, Sun 24, Tue 26-Thu 28. Free.
Lil' Laundry
Photograph: Yang Xiaozhe
Gather together to watch the games at Lil' Laundry with their special World Cup Snack menu. They are offering a variety, from burgers to classic finger foods – fries, and three drinks for 100RMB. They will screen selected matches before July and all matches starting quarterfinals and after.
Lil' Laundry Number 120, Shanghai Centre, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, near Xikang Lu. Free.
Boxing Cat
Photograph: courtesy organiser
Boxing Cat Brewery is streaming the games during the entire duration of FIFA World Cup 2018 at their Yongfu and Sinan loactions. At the same time, they will be offering a 'FIFA World Cup Daily Routine Special' of craft beer and a barbecue skewer for 100RMB. There will be other deals over the course of the tournament.
Boxing Cat Brewery (Yongfu) 82 Fuxing Xi Lu, near Yongfu Lu. Free.
Boxing Cat Brewery (Sinan Mansions) 26A, Sinan Mansions, 519 Fuxing Zhong Lu, near Sinan Lu. Free.
The Rooster
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Catch all of the 2018 FIFA World Cup matches live at The Rooster. The action kicks off on Thursday 14 June with 25RMB Budweisers and 40RMB Goose Island IPAs from 11pm.
The Rooster (Jingan) 455 Shaanxi Bei Lu, near Beijing Xi Lu. Free.
Colca
Photograph: courtesy Colca
Colca is showing all FIFA World Cup 2018 games, throwing in drink specials for the world's largest spectator sport. They'll be offering Estrella Damm beers for 30RMB a glass or a bucket of five for 100RMB and G&Ts at 50RMB. On the opening day, they will be having free-flow Estrella and a plate of nachos for only 100RMB. Deals are only applicable during the games.
Colca Second Floor, Unit 2201, 199 Hengshan Lu, near Yongjia Lu. Free.
Bar Centrale
Get into the World Cup spirit at Bar Centrale, where you can catch the games kicking off from 8-11pm (from the quarterfinals, they will also be screening the late matches with 2am kick-off). On the opening night (Thursday 14 June), Bar Centrale will be giving out 2 kegs of Viola beer to celebrate the start of the tournament. On top of all that, if you guess the final score of a game correctly, you can get a free pizza of your choice.
Bar Centrale 135 Yanping Lu, near Wuding Lu. Free.
Zapfler
Photograph: courtesy Zapfler Craft Brewery
A special shoutout to all supporters of the defending champions this year: watch all German matches on their big screen and other matches as per schedule on their site. You can reserve a table with a minimum spending of 150RMB per person.
Zapfler (Found 158) Basement One, Found 158, 158 Julu Lu, near Ruijin Yi Lu.
POP Bar
Enjoy live broadcasts of all World Cup matches on the POP terrace while you sip some cool beer. 250RMB for six bottles of Heineken, 480RMB for 12.
POP Bar Seventh Floor, 17 Guangdong Lu, near Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu.
The Cannery
Photograph: The Cannery
The Cannery will be screening all matches in the FIFA World Cup this year. The matches will begin at the bar for matches before 11pm and on the big screen for matches from 11pm onwards. There will be food and drinks specials available too.
The Cannery Room 106, 1107 Yuyuan Lu, near Jiangsu Lu.
Sasha's & Zapata's
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Sasha's & Zapata's are back this year with FIFA World Cup screenings. There are indoor and outdoor viewing options available.
Sasha's & Zapata's 11 Dongping Lu, near Hengshan Lu. Extract the QR code for tickets.
Found 158
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Expect almost every bar at Found to be showing the games – Little Creatures, Hooked, Le Café des Stagiaires, El Santo... Homeslice is also the perfect spot for a half-time slice of pizza. There will also be a big outdoor screen in the middle of the complex should you be unable to decide on a bar. Deals vary.
Found 158 158 Julu Lu, near Ruijin Yi Lu.
Cages
Cages Bar and Sports teams up with Budweiser for a month-long party and matches on over 70 screens. Cover includes food and drinks tickets.
Cages Bar and Sports Third floor, Jing'an Sports Centre 428 Jiangning Lu, near Wuding Lu. 100RMB.
Salon de Ville
Catch the FIFA World Cup on screens at Salon de Ville in the Waldorf Astoria Shanghai. The restaurant promises football-themed decor, free-flow drinks and snacks, included with admission. Call 6322 9988 to reserve.
Salon de Ville Waldorf Astoria Shanghai Hotel, 2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, near Guangdong Lu. 228RMB (adults); 108RMB (children).
Brownstone
Photograph: courtesy organiser
Brownstone locations are joining in on the World Cup fever and streaming all matches live starting with the kickoff game between Russia and Saudi Arabia at 11pm. There will be drink specials and tapas deals throughout.
Brownstone Tapas Bar and Lounge 28 Fucheng Lu, near Mingshang Lu. Free.
The Camel
The Camel will be screening every match from the group stages right through to the final. Price tba.
The Camel 1 Yueyang Lu, near Dongping Lu.
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