Where To Watch The World Cup Final

Not going to the big game? Find the best seat in the house at these soccer parties.
Cheryl De Leon,
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The wait is finally over. After weeks of excitement, the FIFA World Cup Final takes place this Sunday at MetLife Stadium (err, NYNJ Stadium)—and whether you’re lucky enough to have a ticket or cheering for either Spain or Argentina closer to home, it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest sporting events of the summer.

If you didn’t score a seat at the championship match, don’t worry. Restaurants, breweries and bars across Bergen County are hosting World Cup watch parties with big screens, food and drink specials and plenty of spirited fans. Check out these local spots—and if you’re still deciding where to watch, revisit our roundup of some of the area’s best sports bars.

  • Biggie’s, Carlstadt. As this popular bar has done all tournament long, there will be beer bucket and food specials (pizza, sliders, sandwiches) available for the final match.
  • Blarney Station, East Rutherford. This Irish pub welcomes all fans to nosh on their corned beef and other food, sip Guinness and root for their favorite team.
  • Garden State Plaza, Paramus. Register now to watch the finals in AMC Theatres on a big screen. The game will be screened with Telemundo’s iconic Spanish-language broadcast.
  • Hackensack Brewing Co., Hackensack. This craft brewery’s watch parties feature all the action plus great sips and food trucks.
  • Hudson Lights, Fort Lee. The Borough of Fort Lee’s official watch party includes free parking and giveaways, as well as the game on big screen.
  • Huyler Park, Tenafly. Join the Borough of Tenafly for its official watch party, complete with food trucks, music, family activities and the game on big screen.
  • Mickey’s Bar & Grill, Lyndhurst. With 52 TVs and a mouthwatering menu (we’re eyeing Doc’s Burger!), this South Bergen spot is perfect for gameday and beyond.
  • New Park Tavern, East Rutherford. Enjoy great pub grub as well as all the soccer action on TV screens mounted both indoors and out.
  • Shannon Rose, Ramsey. This saloon also has multiple indoor and outdoor screens for soccer, and be on the lookout for food and drink specials during the game.
  • Redd’s Restaurant & Bar, Carlstadt. As Jets and Giants fans know, this hangout’s outdoor biergarten is a hit during all seasons. For those with tickets to the World Cup finals, the restaurant offers dedicated parking and shuttle service to and from the stadium.
  • Yard House, East Rutherford. Just next door to NYNJ Stadium and inside American Dream Mall, this restaurant has more than 100 beers on top and will have nearly two dozen TVs set to the big game on Sunday.

Where are you watching Sunday’s World Cup Final? Share photos from your watch party with us on Instagram @bergenmagnj.

 

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