Public viewing Berlin – 7 great locations to watch the World Cup

In about one week the World Cup 2026 is going to kick with the first match between Mexico and South Africa. The tournament is being held across the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Although the time difference is making it a bit more complicated, Berlin is ready: The whole city will once again be gripped by football fever. It’s good news is that the Berlin Senate has approved a special regulation allowing outdoor screenings to run till late in the night. We have listed the best 9 locations for public viewing of the World Cup in Berlin.

Public viewing in Berlin

Football is a popular sport every day of the year. But when a World Cup comes around, even more people are drawn to the game. Instead of watching a match at home you can also decide to watch it with many people in public. It makes the experience so much more exciting, especially when your country is winning. In Berlin, you can choose between many different locations to watch the World Cup 2026 in public places. In this blogpost we have listed our favourite public viewing locations in Berlin.

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1. The courtyard of the Kulturbrauerei

The Kulturbrauerei remains one of the best public viewing locations in Berlin This location can be best described as a large courtyard in the middle of Berlin. Surrounding this courtyard you can find clubs, restaurants and companies which all combine their strengths to make this event happen. You can watch many matches for free but when Germany is playing you have to pay 5€ for a ticket. You can buy the tickets in advance on Soda-Berlin.de.

By the way: During the winter months the Kulturbrauerei offers a Christmas Market in the courtyard and they also organise an awesome NYE-Party.

Bigger screen and late-night special permit

During the World Cup 2026, thousands of people will visit the Kulturbrauerei to support their country. The matches will be broadcast live on a 36 square metre LED wall in the courtyard. This is an upgrade from the 24 square metre screen used during EURO 2024. You won’t have any trouble spotting who scored. In bad weather, the action continues on large screens inside the Kulturbrauerei’s indoor locations.

Name: Kulturbrauerei Berlin
Address: Schönhauser Allee 36
Entrance: 0-5€
Which matches: All matches

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2. Potsdamer Platz – 100 Square Meter LED Wall

With the Fanmeile gone, the Center at Potsdamer Platz has stepped up as one of the biggest central public viewing spots for the upcoming summer. During the 2026 World Cup, the Potsdamer Platz Center will become a central gathering place for football fans in Berlin. Ten selected matches will be broadcast live on the approximately 100-square-metre front of Germany’s largest 3D LED wall. The exact location is in the Center’s Forum, which is under the open sky yet sheltered from the weather beneath the iconic roof.

All German group games plus the (semi)-finals

All three group stage matches of the German national team will be shown, as well as seven additional matches — including the opening match, both semifinals, and the final. All broadcast matches will kick off by 10 p.m. Berlin time, and admission is completely free.

Name: Center at Potsdamer Platz
Address: Potsdamer Str. 2, 10785 Berlin
Entrance: Free
Which matches: 10 selected matches

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3. Watching football on the beach: Strandbad Wendenschloss

If you’re looking for a unique public viewing experience this summer, head out to Köpenick. Strandbad Wendenschloss offers genuine holiday vibes in the east of Berlin. You can watch all important matches of the World Cup 2026 here on a large LED Screen. The area accommodates 800 people, complemented by a beach bar and grill station. Thanks to a special permit, late-night matches can also be shown live on the beach, in a relaxed open-air atmosphere right by the water.

Perfect location for a summer evening

During the group stage, only the matches of the German national team will be shown; from the round of 16 onwards, you can experience the entire FIFA World Cup 2026 at Strandbad Wendenschloss. It’s a bit further out from the centre, but therefore there is more space and an actual beach. Some cold drinks, a big screen by the water and many other football lovers: What else do you need? Book your ticket in advance, as this place sells out.

Name: Strandbad Wendenschloss
Address: Möllhausenufer 30, 12557 Berlin-Köpenick
Entrance: 1-6€ per evening
Capacity: 800 people
Which matches: All German group games + all matches from round of 16 onwards
More info: Website

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4. Mauersegler at Mauerpark

One of the most pleasant additions to the public viewing scene this year is the Mauersegler, right by the beloved Mauerpark in Prenzlauer Berg. For the 2026 World Cup, the Mauersegler will be hosting public screenings in its beer gardens. Alongside the live broadcasts, drinks, street food and a genuine Biergarten atmosphere make this a great choice for a relaxed evening.

Two beer gardens, one great atmosphere

The combination of Mauerpark’s iconic setting, great beers and a big screen is hard to beat. Arrive early for the best spots, especially for German matches. The park itself is a great place to spend an afternoon before the evening games kick off.

Name: Mauersegler
Address: Mauerpark, Berlin
Entrance: Free
Which matches: All matches

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5. Bars in the Simon Dach Straße (Friedrichshain)

If you want to watch World Cup 2026 matches in a bar in Berlin, you should visit the area around Warschauer Straße. One of the most vibrant streets in that part of Berlin is called the Simon-Dach Straße. Here you will find plenty of bars and restaurants broadcasting football matches.

Outside areas with large screens

Some of these bars and restaurants will offer normal televisions and others will have a dedicated outdoor area with large screens. It’s a great area to grab some food (e.g. Hamburger) beforehand or during the match and if you want to go and party after a 10PM match, you do not have to go far to clubs either.

Name: Many Bars & Restaurants
Address: Simon Dach Straße
Entrance: Free
Which matches: All matches

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6. Cassiopeia on the RAW Grounds (Friedrichshain)

A public viewing location which is not far away from the Simon Dach Straße mentioned above, is the Cassiopeia on the RAW site in Friedrichshain. Radio Fritz is teaming up with Cassiopeia to show selected matches from the 2026 World Cup in its garden.

Great Berlin vibes on the RAW site

The World Cup matches will be broadcasted on a large LED screen in a relaxed open-air atmosphere. If you know Friedrichshain’s club scene, you’ll know the RAW grounds have that unique raw vibe we all love so much about Berlin. The entrance is for free and the drinks are reasonable priced as well.

Name: Cassiopeia
Address: Revaler Str. 99, 10245 Berlin
Entrance: Free
Which matches: Selected matches

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7. Watching football from a pool: Maaya

One of the most exotic locations for public viewing in Berlin is the Maaya (former: Haubentaucher). This is an open air party location on the RAW grounds in Friedrichshain. During the World Cup 2026 there will be large screens, including one near the pool and one in the beer garden.

Perfect location in the summer

Haubentaucher is the perfect location during the warm months of June and July. Given that most World Cup 2026 matches kick off in the evening Berlin time, you could enjoy the pool and beer garden during the day, grab some food, and then settle in for the match with a crowd of other fans as the sun goes down. As you can imagine, the Maaya is a popular spot during the summer, so if you want to enjoy public viewing with a larger group you should make a reservation in advance.

Name: Maaya
Address: Revaler Straße 99
Entrance: Free
Capacity: 1500 people
Which matches: All matches

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World Cup 2026 Public Viewing Summarised

Obviously the options above are just a small part of all the possibilities for public viewing in Berlin. The loss of the Fanmeile is sad, but the city still has plenty of spots to offer. In the end you should decide based on location and on the fact if you are willing to pay an entrance fee. All locations are great and if your home-country will win, you are going to have a lot of fun either way.

One tip specific to 2026: keep the time difference in mind. Most matches kick off in the evening Berlin time, so you’re looking at long, late summer nights out — plan accordingly and enjoy every minute of it.