Where can I watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Rio de Janeiro?

Top venues: Lapa Friday Night, Pedra do Sal. The list mixes pubs with the sound on, dedicated sports bars and official fan zones.

Are there fan zones in Rio de Janeiro?

When official fan zones are announced for a host or partner city, they're added here with screening schedules.

We rank bars by screen count, sound-on availability and crowd energy — the shortlist on this page reflects the locals' current top picks.

World Cup watch parties · Rio de Janeiro

Your Rio de Janeiro guide to watching the 2026 FIFA World Cup — sports bars, pubs with the sound on, official fan zones and patio screens.

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Lapa Friday Night
Nightlife
Lapa
Open-air street party — samba at Rio Scenarium, caipirinhas under the arches.
Pedra do Sal
Nightlife
Saúde
Birthplace of samba — Monday & Friday street roda from 7pm.

Lasai
$$$$
Contemporary Brazilian · Botafogo
Latin America's 50 Best — daily-changing tasting from chef Rafa Costa e Silva's farm.
Bar Urca
$$
Botequim · Urca
Bolinhos de bacalhau, cold Antarctica beer, sitting on the seawall.
Confeitaria Colombo
$$
Café · Centro
Art Nouveau 1894 stained-glass salon — pastel de Belém and afternoon tea.
Aprazível
$$$
Brazilian · Santa Teresa
Treetop hilltop deck with the city's most romantic view.

Top venues: Lapa Friday Night, Pedra do Sal. The list mixes pubs with the sound on, dedicated sports bars and official fan zones.