The 2026 FIFA World Cup is running June 11 through July 19, and Northern New Jersey is one of the best places in the world to experience it. MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford is hosting matches including USA group stage games, and the surrounding region has more watch party venues, community events, and soccer-obsessed neighborhoods than almost anywhere else in the country.
This is the complete guide. Every confirmed bar, restaurant, pub, and community event screening World Cup 2026 games across Northern New Jersey, organized by area so you can find the closest spot to wherever you are.
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World Cup Watch Parties in Bergen County NJ
Bergen County NJ has a strong soccer culture and several confirmed venues spread across the county.
The Craftsman - 1609 Maple Ave, Fair Lawn NJ
One of Bergen County's most popular sports bars, The Craftsman is screening all World Cup matches through July 19. Above-average food menu, great tap selection, and a crowd that takes game day seriously. Fair Lawn NJ dining and sports viewing in one reliable stop.
Sidebar - 45 Main Street, Hackensack NJ
Located on Hackensack's Main Street, Sidebar is showing all games through the tournament. Convenient for Bergen County residents across a wide area and a comfortable spot for a midday or evening match.
Tommy Fox's Public House - 32 S Washington Ave, Bergenfield NJ
Bergenfield's Tommy Fox's has been building a loyal following for years and is showing all World Cup games June 11 through July 19. A genuine pub atmosphere and a crowd that knows the game.
Memorial Park at Van Neste Square - Ridgewood NJ (FREE Community Watch Party)
This one deserves special attention. Ridgewood NJ is hosting free, outdoor community watch parties at Memorial Park at Van Neste Square for two USA matches.
USA vs. Paraguay - June 12, 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM
USA vs. Australia - June 19, 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Free, family-friendly, and right in the heart of one of Bergen County's most sought-after communities. If you have been thinking about what Ridgewood actually feels like as a place to live, this is your preview. Hundreds of people gathering at a park to watch soccer together on a weekday morning. That is the Ridgewood community.
World Cup Watch Parties in Jersey City NJ
Jersey City is one of the most international cities in Northern NJ, and that diversity makes it one of the best places in the region to experience the World Cup. Expect packed venues, multiple languages, and genuine match atmosphere.
Legends Food and Cocktail - Newark Ave Pedestrian Plaza, Jersey City NJ
Legends kicked off the tournament with a Panama vs. England watch party on the Newark Avenue Pedestrian Plaza. Open air, street level, and surrounded by the energy of one of the best blocks in Northern NJ. Watch their Instagram for upcoming events.
San Patricios - Mexican Cantina and Irish Pub - 8 Erie St A, Jersey City NJ
A Mexican cantina and Irish pub combined under one roof, screening all games June 11 through July 19. San Patricios is the kind of only-in-Jersey-City concept that works because the neighborhood makes it work. One of the best watch party atmospheres on this list.
The Ashford Jersey City - 145 Newark Ave, Jersey City NJ
A well-regarded Newark Avenue staple showing all games through the tournament. Craft beer, solid food, and a consistent crowd. If you want a quality viewing experience with a full menu attached, The Ashford is a reliable choice.
Ed and Mary's - 174 Coles St, Jersey City NJ
A true neighborhood bar showing all games through July 19. No frills, good drinks, genuine local crowd. The kind of Jersey City spot that does not need to market itself.
World Cup Watch Parties in Hoboken NJ
Mulligan's Pub - 159 1st St, Hoboken NJ
A classic Irish pub on Hoboken's First Street, showing all games June 11 through July 19. Easy PATH access, proper pint, and a crowd that takes the match seriously. For Northern NJ residents who want a Hoboken NJ bar experience with real World Cup energy, Mulligan's is the call.
World Cup Watch Parties in Kearny and Harrison NJ
This stretch of Hudson County deserves its own section. Kearny is one of the most soccer-obsessed municipalities in the United States. Its Scottish and Irish immigrant history created a football culture here that predates Major League Soccer by decades.
Scots American Club - 40 Patterson St, Kearny NJ
If you want to understand why Kearny NJ is called Soccer Town USA, come to the Scots American Club for a World Cup match. Showing all games June 11 through July 19. The atmosphere here, the history in the walls, the crowd, and the genuine reverence for the sport are unlike anything else on this list. Worth a trip specifically for this.
Sports Illustrated Stadium - 600 Cape May St, Harrison NJ
The New York Red Bulls' home stadium is hosting World Cup screenings all tournament long. Watching a World Cup match inside an actual stadium environment, even as a watch party, is an experience that is hard to replicate. One of the more unique options on this list and worth doing at least once.
World Cup Watch Parties in Essex County NJ
Varitage Brew Works - 58 Washington St, Bloomfield NJ
A craft brewery with a strong community identity, Varitage is screening all games through July 19. Good beer, welcoming atmosphere, and a Bloomfield NJ crowd that makes every visit feel like you are a regular at your local. An underrated option for Essex County residents.
Galpao New Jersey - 57 Poinier St, Newark NJ
A Brazilian churrascaria showing all World Cup games. If Brazil advances deep into the tournament, Galpao is going to be one of the loudest, most celebratory spots in all of Northern NJ. The food alone makes this worth a visit regardless of the match.
World Cup Watch Parties in Morris County NJ
Grasshopper off the Green - 41-43 Morris St, Morristown NJ
Morristown's Grasshopper is a well-established bar and restaurant with a strong following in Morris County NJ, showing all games June 11 through July 19. Good food, a comfortable viewing environment, and easy access from across Morris County.
World Cup Watch Parties in Middlesex County NJ
Hailey's Harp and Pub - 400 Main St, Metuchen NJ
A classic Irish pub in Metuchen NJ's walkable downtown, showing all games through July 19. Metuchen's Main Street makes for a natural full-day outing. Arrive early, catch the game, explore the town after.
Redd's Restaurant and Bar - Newark and Carlstadt NJ
Multiple locations across Northern NJ, with Redd's screening World Cup games at both spots through the tournament. A flexible option if you are moving between Bergen County and Essex County during the summer.
World Cup Watch Parties in Union County NJ
Darby Road Public House - 450 Park Ave, Scotch Plains NJ
A proper pub in Scotch Plains NJ with a solid food program, showing all games June 11 through July 19. A reliable Union County NJ option for residents throughout the area.
World Cup Watch Parties at the Shore
D'Arcy's Tavern - 310 Main St, Bradley Beach NJ
Bradley Beach's D'Arcy's Tavern is showing all games through July 19. Catching a World Cup match near the water on a summer afternoon is one of those only-in-New-Jersey experiences worth doing at least once.
The Dublin House - 30 Monmouth St, Red Bank NJ
Red Bank NJ's Dublin House is a well-regarded Irish pub showing all games June 11 through July 19. Monmouth County's best option for a dedicated World Cup watch party experience.
More Spots Worth Knowing
Firgen Tavern - Ewing Township NJ
Ewing Township's Firgen Tavern is showing all games through the tournament. A solid local option for Central NJ and Trenton-area residents.
Reunion Hall - 206 Haddon Ave, Haddon Township NJ
Haddon Township's Reunion Hall is a confirmed World Cup screening venue for South Jersey residents in the Camden County area.
What This List Actually Tells You About Living in Northern NJ
You just read through more than 20 bars, restaurants, pubs, and community venues spread across Bergen County, Hudson County, Essex County, Morris County, Middlesex County, Union County, and the Shore, all showing up for the same global moment.
That is not a coincidence. It reflects something real about Northern New Jersey: the diversity, the community investment, and the genuine love of the sport that runs through places like Kearny, Jersey City, Rutherford, and Ridgewood.
This is what life in Northern NJ looks like. Neighborhoods with character. Restaurants worth going back to. Communities that show up.
If you have been thinking about making Northern New Jersey home, whether that means Bergen County's top school districts, a walkable Rutherford NJ downtown with a train to Manhattan, or a more suburban feel in Morris or Union County, The Meena Patel Group can help you figure out where you actually belong.
We have been doing this in these communities for years. We know the neighborhoods, the price points, and what different kinds of buyers find when they actually move here. The conversation is free and there is no pressure attached to it.
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