Philly bars and restaurants opening early for FIFA World Cup matches
PHILADELPHIA - The 2022 FIFA World Cup is set to kick off on FOX on Nov. 20. FOX Sports will air all 64 World Cup matches live across FOX and FS1, with every match livestreaming on the FOX Sports App. While games could be watched at home, we've put together a list of places in Philadelphia where fans can watch the Unites States Men’s National Team play.
U.S.A. group stage matches are set for 2 p.m. There’s an eight-hour time-difference between Qatar and Atlanta.
- Monday, Nov. 21 — USA vs. Wales at 2 p.m.
- Friday, Nov. 25 – USA vs. England at 2 p.m.
- Tuesday, Nov. 29 – USA vs. Iran at 2 p.m.
Here are some soccer-friendly bars for Philadelphia soccer fans to watch World Cup matches:
Fado Irish Pub
1500 Locust Street
Hours: Fado Irish Pub will open 30 minutes before 8 a.m. games. No reservations are available for FIFA World Cup matches.
Tir Na Nog
1600 Arch Street
Hours: Opening early for all 8 a.m. World Cup matches.
The Black Sheep Pub
247 South 17th Street
Hours: The Black Sheep Pub is home to Manchester United supporters' club of Philly, and will open at 7:30 a.m. for Monday's England-Iran match. The bar will open early for all 8 a.m. games involving England.
Brauhaus Schmitz
718 South Street
Hours: Brauhaus Schmitz will be open early for all 8 a.m. matches. On Nov. 25, the bar will host a watch party on South Street starting around noon.
The Plough And Stars
123 Chestnut Street
Hours: The Plough And Stars will open early for all 8 a.m. FIFA World Cup matches.
O’Neals Pub
611 South 3rd Street
O'Neal's Pub says they will be open to show most league soccer games.
The Creamery Beer Garden
401 Birch St, Kennett Square, PA 19348
The Creamery Beer Garden says they are opening early Nov. 25 for the U.S. vs England match.
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