Where to Watch the 2026 World Cup on the Gulf Coast
The biggest soccer tournament on earth has landed in North America for the first time since 1994, and you don't need a ticket to New Jersey to feel it. If you're looking to watch the World Cup with a roaring crowd, big screens, and cold drinks, the Gulf Coast has you covered. So grab your jersey, round up your crew, and pick your spot below.
Watch (and Bet) at the Biloxi Casino Sportsbooks
For wall-to-wall screens and tournament energy, the Biloxi resorts are tough to beat. Mississippi offers legal in-person sports betting, so you can actually back your team while you watch — soccer markets included. Here are the three standouts.
Beau Rivage — BetMGM Book Bar & Grill
The Gulf Coast's premier sportsbook anchors Beau Rivage. The BetMGM Book Bar & Grill shows the action across dozens of HDTVs, headlined by a larger-than-life video wall for marquee matches. Food, drinks, and a smoke-free room round out the experience. Read more in our Beau Rivage guide.
Hard Rock Biloxi — Bally Bet Sportsbook & Bar
Hard Rock keeps it loud and lively. The Bally Bet Sportsbook & Bar packs in more than 30 big HDTVs alongside game-day favorites — think wings and cold beer while every match plays out. Get the full rundown in our Hard Rock Biloxi guide.
IP Casino — The Sportsbook & Highlights Lounge
IP Casino brings serious screen power. Its Highlights Sports Lounge surrounds you with 54 HDTVs, an open bar, and betting kiosks right at hand. It's an easy place to settle in for a full day of group-stage and knockout drama.
Watch Local: Destin Sports Bars
Rather stay on the Florida side? Destin's waterfront sports bars bring plenty of screens and a great crowd — no drive required. A quick tip for soccer: many World Cup matches kick off in the morning or midday, so call ahead and confirm your spot will have your match on.
Miller's Ale House
A local favorite near Destin Commons, Miller's streams games from Peacock, Amazon, and more — handy for World Cup matches that skip traditional TV. With 64 HD screens, a massive 416-square-foot projection wall, and 35-plus beers on tap, it's built for big-event days.
Tailfins Waterfront Grill
Perched over Destin Harbor, Tailfins spreads 75 TV screens across three floors, topped by a 7-by-12-foot jumbo screen. Better yet for soccer fans, the kitchen opens at 8 a.m. and the staff regularly puts on the morning matches from overseas.
Harry T's Lighthouse
Right in Harborwalk Village, Harry T's pairs 20-plus big screens and two large projector screens with knockout harbor views. Catch the match indoors or from a patio seat overlooking the water.
Make a Match-Day Road Trip of It
Want the full sportsbook experience without the drive or parking? Beau Rivage, Hard Rock, and IP all sit on our scheduled casino bus trips from Pensacola. Ride over, settle into a sportsbook bar for a marquee match, and let someone else handle the road home.
Key Dates to Circle
The tournament's final stretch delivers the most drama, so plan your watch days now. The semifinals play out around July 14–15, the third-place match follows on July 18, and the championship crowns a winner on Sunday, July 19, with a 3 p.m. ET kickoff. A Sunday afternoon final is just about perfect for a long lunch at your favorite screen.
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