For the first time, ten stadiums across Australia and New Zealand are hosting the FIFA Women’s World Cup. With the tournament taking place right on our doorstep, the atmosphere in Sydney has been electric.
Following one of the most nail-biting quarter-finals in football history, the Matildas are going through to the semi-finals and will play England on Wednesday 16 August at Stadium Australia in Sydney. This is set to be another epic match, so you definitely don't want to miss it.
The players won’t be the only ones kicking goals—even if you don’t have tickets to watch the cup IRL, plenty of venues in Sydney are e airing the games live and loud, with awesome activities, giveaways, and great food. Make sure you get your Sydney itinerary together from the venues below, for the best places to watch with your mates and cheer on the Matildas all the way to the end.
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Where To Watch The FIFA Women's World Cup Live In Sydney
FIFA Fan Festival
Tumbalong Park
From Thursday 20 July to Sunday 20 August, Tumbalong Park will be transformed into a buzzing hive of FIFA fun, with all the excitement of the stadium experience. FIFA Fan Festival will be airing every game on the big screen, and featuring live music, DJs and halftime entertainment—all the more reason to bring a picnic rug and settle in for a session.
The entertainment lineup has something for everyone, and we’re hanging out to see Steph Strings, who is performing on Saturday 22 July before heading on an international tour. Food offerings and deals from some favourite Sydney eateries like Josh Niland's iconic tuna cheeseburger, Kurtosh, Gelatissimo and Betty’s Burgers will keep you stated between scores, and The Playground has plenty of activities for young and old, including a speedometer to see how fast you can kick and football minigolf. More info is here.
The Clock
Surry Hills
As if The Clock wasn’t already one of your favourite pubs, buckle up because they’re about to be even higher on your nice list. For the first Matildas goal scored across every game, The Clock will shout a free Patron margarita for everyone. Just jump on their website to register, show your confirmation and grab your wristband on arrival, and get ready to celebrate extra hard for those inevitable first goals. The beautiful game just got a whole lot more beautiful. More info is here.
Cheers Bar
CBD
Arguably Sydney’s most prominent CBD sports bar, Cheers always has you and your mates covered with a full roster of live sports and you can be sure that there will be plenty of punters there to enjoy the FIFA Women's World Cup with. Cheers is showing all games in the tournament and is open 24 hours, so if you want to hang back to either celebrate or commiserate, you can kick on as long as you like. The restaurant is serving food until 9pm, with burgers, nachos, tacos and pizzas to fuel the festivities. Head here to book.
York 75
CBD
Old meets new in this comfy, eclectic sports bar in the heart of the city. The private booths are decked out with LED screens, so it’s like watching at home but with better food, and the exciting atmosphere of a live-action experience. Up to eight mates can fit in a booth, and while walk-ins are welcome, we’d say your best bet is to book—they’re likely to fill up throughout the FIFA Women's World Cup. Bag a booth and order from the restaurant, with classic pub feeds serving until 10pm. Book here.
Parramatta Square
Parramatta
This World Cup Live Site will be a great place to catch the best of the tournament outdoors and with all the electric atmosphere of a great crowd of supporters. Live-streaming all Matildas games, quarter-finals, semi-finals and the big finale, Parramatta Square will be buzzing with the spirit of the sport. Kicking off with a launch party featuring DJs and a freestyle football display, the square will be action-packed for the next month with comps and giveaways from local eateries that will mean the players won’t be the only winners. More details are here.
Coogee Bay Hotel
Coogee
Watch history in the making at a historic pub. Coogee Bay Hotel has been proudly pouring since 1873, so celebrate their 150th anniversary this year and all those Matildas wins by taking in a game or two of the FIFA Women's World Cup in the Sports Bar. All games will be airing in the Sports Bar, and key events will also be on the screen in the outside area so you can get really rowdy. With food and drinks specials from Jacob’s Creek and Balter, giveaways, and game broadcasts with special guests, this will be the place to be for Eastern Suburbs football fans. More info is here.
Winghaus
Barangaroo and Circular Quay
Winghaus is the wing-packed, sauce-smacked spinoff by Australia’s fun-loving The Bavarian family, serving 40 beers on tap, frozen JD and coke, giant margaritas, and enough screens to guarantee that every seat in the house is a good one to catch the FIFA Women's World Cup action. Winghaus is also doing a series of special World Cup-inspired wings (like chicken salt for Australia, maple and bacon for Canada, and salsa bravas for Spain). Check out the full selection of wings and book here.
Woollahra Hotel
Woollahra
An art deco pub with a fresh, contemporary facelift, The Woollahra Hotel will be airing every match live and loud throughout the FIFA Women's World Cup, in the upstairs and downstairs spaces—so there will be plenty of room to stake out some territory with your mates and settle in for a game. Located just a hop, skip and a jump from one of the host stadiums, you know this venue will be fizzing with the energy of the game, because it’s so close you could almost hear the crowd. Food and drink specials run every weekday, and you can grab a beer and a burger for $30 on game days. More info is here.
Yulli’s Brews
Alexandria
Yulli’s is a little bit of everything for everyone: a brewery, tasting room, restaurant, bar and live music venue, and now they’re adding sports bar to the list. The first two Matildas games will be airing live at Yulli’s Brews with the volume cranked and a vegan plate, you can expect the good vibes to be flowing just like their signature brews. Food and drink specials will be available, like the eggplant penang curry and rice with a beer for $20, or sub out the beer for a wine for $25. More info is here.
The Toxteth
Glebe
The Toxteth in Glebe will be airing all games in the FIFA Women's World Cup tournament. Cocktail carafes will make the most of a win (or lighten up a loss) and there are heaps of non-alcoholic beers and mocktails to support the legends who are doing Dry July but still want a night of sports-fan fun. There are tonnes of sharing options on the menu, so you can enjoy the football with friends and a feed that will have everyone feeling full. More details are here.
Camperdown Memorial Rest Park
Newtown
Public outdoor screenings of key games will be popping up around the Inner West throughout the tournament. Kicking off at Camperdown Memorial Rest Park, you can also catch select games at Lambert Park Sportsfield in Leichhardt and Pratten Park Ashfield. Contribute to the Inner West Wall of Support, where you can design and draw messages of support for the Matildas. Muralisto artists will be on hand to help, and the contributions will build a permanent artwork fixture in the Inner West. The first three screenings are scheduled, but keep checking the website as screening details will be updated as more qualifying matches unfold. More info is here.
The Marlborough "Marly" Hotel
Newtown
Newtown favourite Marly Bar will be playing all Matildas games across the entire venue. This venue tends to fill up fast, so it’s worth booking a table to make sure you and your mates can get in to enjoy the action. With daily food specials on weekdays and a plethora of plant-based options, you can be sure that everyone in your crew can score a great meal. More info is here.
Public House Petersham
Petersham
Public House Petersham will be playing every game of the FIFA Women's World Cup upon request, so you’ll want to book ahead so they can get the live stream going. Check out their online calendar to see which games are already locked in for plays at Public House Petersham—and how about a woodfire pizza to enjoy while you get fired up about the game? Copious classic and craft beers on tap are the perfect game-night accompaniment, and the Italian-inspired pub food is definitely a win. More info is here.
Rag & Famish
North Sydney
The Rag & Famish is a North Sydney staple for a good feed, classic brews and live sports. Anyone who is going dry this July will be happy to find plenty of tasty options so you can stay in the game without compromising your alcoholic celibacy. 50 cents from every Dry July drink will support the Dry July Foundation, so you can support the sport and a good cause at the same time. The upstairs bar is open from 12pm until late every weekday, check out their website to see which FIFA Women's World Cup games will be live and loud throughout the tournament. Check here for more info.
Hotel Steyne
Manly
A Manly beachside favourite, The Steyne combines a bistro, pub and sports bar under one roof. Magic’s Sports Bar will be airing games across the FIFA Women's World Cup, and all the biggies will be showing on the big screen in the courtyard. The menu of pizzas, share plates and pub classics will have your crew covered for the game, and food deals are running every Monday to Thursday. More info is here.
4 Pines Brewery Truck Bar
Brookvale
This popular Northern Beaches brewery’s HQ will be airing all the games live on the big screen, and turning up the volume for live and loud Matildas matches. Head over to their website to check out the full FIFA Women's World Cup schedule so you can book a table when your team is playing. Burgers, subs, salads and snacks will keep you full through the game, and it goes without saying that you’ll want to grab your favourite 4 Pines while you’re at it.
Harry's
Surry Hills
A huge vibe any night of the week, Harry's will be showing the Matildas games throughout the venue, with $15 schnitties available for Monday night games, or $20 curry club on Thursdays ensuring you'll be fuelled up to cheer the team on. Book a spot here.
Where To Watch The FIFA Women's World Cup Live At Home
If you prefer to stay in and catch all the football action from your couch, Channel 7, 7Mate, 7Two, 7Plus, and Optus Sport are screening most of the World Cup games. To see which channel is screening which matches, check out the FIFA fixtures here. If you don't have free-to-air TV channels, we recommend streaming games from 7Plus or Optus Sport.
Where To Buy Matildas World Cup Merch
Whether you're at the stadium, the pub, or at home with the live stream, show your colours and get into the spirit with some Matildas. You can shop the Aussie team's Nike "home" and "away" jerseys here:
- Nike Australia 2023 Stadium Home Dri-FIT Football Jersey Gold - Men's/Women's
- Nike Australia 2023 Stadium Away Dri-FIT Football Jersey Green
- Nike Australia 2023 Stadium Home Dri-FIT Football Jersey - Kids'
For even more super-cool FIFA merch, head to Rebel Sport here.
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