Football fever is sweeping Dubai once again, with fan zones and sports bars set up across the city.
Because the matches are being played in North America, kick-offs in Dubai run from late evening into the early hours, so many venues are screening games through the night and laying on breakfast service.
When are World Cup 2026 matches in Dubai?
Kick-off times in Dubai range from late at night to the early morning. The opening match, Mexico vs South Africa at the Estadio Azteca, kicks off at 11pm UAE time on Thursday 11 June, and many group games run past 2am Dubai time.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Time in UAE: Match Schedule and Kick-Off Times
Dubai World Cup Fan Zone list
Here are the top Dubai fan zones and their locations, entry details and highlights for the 2026 tournament.
| Fan Zone | Location | Entry | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bla Bla by McGettigan’s | Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) | From Dhs60, redeemable on food & drinks | Dubai’s official fan zone; all 104 matches on giant screens; England Supporters Club UAE base |
| Footy Central | Emirates Golf Club | Free; min spend for major matches & Round of 16 onwards | Up to 400 guests, giant LED screens; group packages from Dhs1,200 for six |
| The Yard, Topgolf Dubai | Topgolf Dubai, Emirates Golf Club | Varies; VIP suites from Dhs2,000/hour | Seven giant screens, Topgolf gameplay and outdoor viewing; ~300 capacity |
| Palm Arena | Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah | Free | Indoor, daily 5pm–3am; PlayStation, darts, live DJs; happy hour 5–7pm |
| The Coterie Social | Ibn Battuta Mall | Free | Best Sports Bar 2025; six-week “Festiball” with CO2 cannons, flags and DJs |
| The Croft | Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites, Dubai Marina | Varies | Six indoor screens; tournament-long prediction game with a Dhs10,000 bar-tab prize |
| The Garden Project | Montgomerie Golf Club, Emirates Hills | Free | Air-conditioned garden setting, giant screens, food trucks, quizzes and live music |
| Bridgewater Tavern | JW Marriott Marquis, Business Bay | Varies; couple’s deal available | Dubai Water Canal views; stay-and-watch package with the JW Marriott Marquis |
| The Irish Village | Garhoud & Studio City | Free | Every match on big screens across both branches; match-day promotions, garden setting |
Sources
- FIFA — World Cup 2026 match schedule, fixtures and stadiums
- The National — World Cup 2026 in the UAE: fan zones, sports bars and venues showing every match
- Time Out Dubai — Where to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Dubai
- Time Out Dubai — Best World Cup fan zones in Dubai 2026
- Time Out Dubai — What time are World Cup 2026 matches in Dubai?
- Gulf News — 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony and UAE timings
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