Missing the World Cup atmosphere because the matches are happening in the US? Sitting at home for late-night kick-offs doesn’t sound great either. Dubai has a better option! McGettigan’s is setting up FIFA Fan Zone for the 2026 tournament, so you can watch every match with big noise and great food.
The fan zone will be at Bla Bla by McGettigan’s, and yes, you can watch all 104 matches on big screens. There will be live entertainment between games, brand activations on key match days, and performers keeping the energy up.
The tournament will last for more than a month:
- Opening match takes place on June 11 at 11 PM (GST). Mexico vs South Africa are playing
- Final game of FIFA World Cup takes place on July 19 at 11 PM (GST)
Since the matches are taking place in the US, kick-off times won’t always be convenient for fans in Dubai. McGettigan’s has adjusted the menu to fit the schedule. You can pick breakfast options for early games and late-night bites for evening matches. Tickets for the group stage start from AED 60, and that amount goes straight back into food and drinks.
If watching football alone at home isn’t your thing, McGettigan’s Fan Zone in Dubai gives you every match and a proper crowd. A second fan zone will be set up at Reem Mall in Abu Dhabi, so if you’re in the capital, you won’t miss a single moment.
More Football Action in Dubai before the World Cup
If you’re not waiting until June to get your football fix, there’s a match coming up sooner. Shabab Al Ahli FC will face Khorfakkan FC in Dubai on April 29, giving you a solid warm-up before the World Cup kicks off.
