It comes around every four years and is a world wide extravaganza that is only rivaled by the Olympics. Yes, that’s right, the 2010 FIFA World Cup is almost upon us. On the 11th of June, and continuing for a whole month, football mania is likely to sweep the globe. For any football lover – and even many people who don’t give a second thought to football/soccer – the World Cup is an opportunity to go out on the town, enjoy the summer weather and, most importantly, have a cold one with friends. Although this year’s competition is held in South Africa, there are still plenty of opportunities to watch each of the matches live on huge screens here in China, while at the same time experiencing that indescribable buzz, excitement and anxiety that fills the air whenever a global event on this scale comes around. Below you’ll find a list of venues screening the 2010 World Cup in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Xi’an and Tianjin.
* Note: you can find lots of info about the groups, teams, players etc. on the official FIFA website (www.fifa.com) and you can see a full schedule of group matches with Beijing time kick-offs at http://www.smartshanghai.com/worldcup/.
Beijing
- You’re pretty much guaranteed to see all the World Matches live at any of Beijing’s sports clubs, but to narrow it down a little read this article which highlights four of the top pubs in Beijing to experience a piece of the action.
- Blue Frog, the Sanlitun restaurant and bar known for its large outdoor terrace will not only be screening all the matches live, but will also be offering great drink deals throughout the event (more info here).
- Touch Bar in the Westin Beijing Chaoyang is also airing the games live throughout the month. A range of special World Cup drinks and snacks will be on offer.
Add:7 North Dongsanhuan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
地址：北京市朝阳区东三环北路7号
Tel: 010 5922 8880
- CD Jazz Café is joining in the World Cup fun; the long-running jazz institution will be screening all the games live.
Add: 16 Nongzhanguanlu, Dongsanhuan, Chaoyang District, Beijing
地址：北京市朝阳区东三环农展馆路
Tel: 010 6506 8288
- All games will be screened live at Beijing’s oldest sports bar Frank’s Place. It’s bound to get very crowded so make sure you book a seat, especially during major matches like the opening game.
Add: Jiangtai Xilu, (West of Rosedale Hotel), Lido, Chaoyang District, Beijing
地址：北京市朝阳区丽都将台西路
Tel: 010 6437 -8399
Shanghai
- Find a list of venues screening the World Cup matches in this article.
- Hustlers Lounge, Maya will show all the games. More info here.
- There’ll be lots of live football action at The Blue Frog in Shanghai. More info here.
- Zapata’s will broadcast selected games on three big screens. They’ll also be serving authentic South African food to really bring the South African atmosphere to Shanghai.
Add: 5 Hengshan Lu, Shanghai
地址：上海市衡山路5号
Tel: 021 6474 6166
- Catch football fever at one of Shanghai’s newest rock music-sports pub Windows Scoreboard. Big screens, cheap drinks and a huge selection of bar games awaits soccer thirsty patrons.
Add: 11／F, 527 Huaihai Zhong Lu, near Chengdu Lu, Shanghai
地址：上海市淮海中路527号11楼. 近成都路
Tel: 021 5382 7757
- World Cup screenings are not just confined to typical bars. Stampede Action, Asia’s largest indoor go-karting track (which also boasts a bar) will be screening world cup games live on a 20 foot screen. There’ll also be daily beer promotions.
Add: Section C, Basement, 1288 Zhenguang Lu, near Meichuan Lu, Shanghai
地址：上海市真光路1288号C区地下室, 近梅川路
Tel: 021 6139 5095
- Pullman Shanghai Skyway will not only screen major games, but “football hostesses” in popular team uniforms will also be serving tasty snacks and drinks throughout the games. A buy-two-get-one-free Budweiser promotion will also add to the fun.
Add: 15 Dapu Lu, Luwan, Shanghai
地址：上海市卢湾区打浦路
Tel: 021 3318-9988, 400-818-2688
Guangzhou
- Popular Irish pub/restaurant Hooley’s will be screening each and every game live throughout the World Cup tournament. More info here.
- Live rock venue Iron Age Space shows its versatility this summer by also screening games live every day. More info here.
- The Paddy Field will also play an instrumental role in bringing live football action to Guangzhou this summer. You can check out their screening schedule on their website as it gets updated (http://thepaddyfield.com).
Add: 1F, Central Plaza, 38 Huale Lu, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou
地址：广州市越秀区华乐路广怡大厦首层
Tel: 020 8360 1379
- Popular football bar Elephant and Castle will also be on the action, having already screened three World Cup competitions so far. As Guangzhou’s most established football bar, you can’t go wrong here.
Add: 363 Huanshi Donglu, Guangzhou
地址：广州市环市东路363号
Tel: 020 8359 3309
- World Cup games will be broadcast live at The Tavern as well until July 11th. One entire floor has been booked out for the opening game on Friday the 11th, and many other nights of live action will continue to take place thereafter.
Add: Poly 108, 2 Huajiu Lu, Zhujiang New Town, Guangzhou
地址：广州市天河区珠江新城华就路2号保利108公馆
Tel: 020 8550 3038
Shenzhen
- 2010 FIFA World Cup mania doesn’t escape McCawley’s Irish Pub. All matches will be broadcast there. More info here.
- Three big screens will be airing the action in South Africa at The Terrace until July 11th. Learn more here.
- Tucked into the Intercontinental Hotel, The Galleon Bar & Restaurant will become one of the more intimate sites to watch the World Cup.
Add: Intercontinental Hotel, 9009 Shennan Dadao, Nanshan District, Shenzhen
地址：深圳南山区深南大道9009号，华侨城洲际大酒店三楼
Tel: 0755 3399 3388 ext. 8521/8522
- Xpats, Kempinski Hotel, X-Ta-Sea and many more will become World Cup broadcasting headquarters, so to say, throughout the month long football battles. More info can be found in this article on where to watch the World Cup in Shenzhen.
Xi’an
- Jia Café will be broadcasting the live action from South Africa on a 100 inch screen through to the finals. Games can be accompanied with tasty BBQ food, beer and popcorn.
Add: 2F, 92 Shop, 6 Yannan Yilu, Yanta District, Xi’an
地址：西安雁塔区雁南一路曲江6号底商92号商铺2F家咖啡
Tel: 029 8769 9736
- Aperture Club will also be screening all games, plus there’ll be buy-one-get-one-free on Carlsberg Chill beers. There’ll also be live music performances in between games as well as lots of games to keep punters entertained when the football ends. Entrance is free.
Add: Yinmachi, Juhuayuan, Dong Dajie, Beilin District, Xi'an
地址：西安市东大街菊花园饮马池光圈CLUB
Tel: 158 2972 8778
- On the Road Bar will also become a den for football fans this June and July. There’ll be a number of football related events including “guess the score” games, a FIFA-themed party and more.
Add: Yinmachi, Juhuayuan, Dong Dajie, Beilin District, Xi’an
地址：西安碑林区东大街菊花园饮马池在路上酒吧
Tel: 029 8721 2750
Hangzhou
- In Hangzhou, Reggae Bar has set up big screens on the first and third floors of the venue, ready and waiting to broadcast the games live from South Africa.
Add: 131 Xueyuan Nanlu, Xihu District, Hangzhou
地址：杭州西湖区学院路131号黑根酒吧
Tel:138 5800 1053
- Shamrock Irish Pub will be screening most major football games. To make sure the game you want to see is going to be shown, it’s best to call the bar beforehand to double check.
Add: 89 Jiefang Lu. (Junction of Jiefang Lu. and Jianguo Lu), Hangzhou
地址：杭州市解放路89号（解放路与建国路交叉口）
Tel: 0571 8755 5212
Tianjin
- Riff Livehouse will be broadcasting the World Cup matches live on a big screen. The venue, which occupies a space of 360 square metres is the ideal spot to enjoy the World Cup while still being able to breath. There’ll also be happy hours all night and buy-one-get-one-free offers on beers. Admission free.
Add: 55 Chifengdao, Heping District, Tianjin (intersection of Chifengdao and Daohao Lu, opposite the dentistry hospital)
地址：天津和平区大沽路与赤峰道交口55号（口腔医院对面）
Tel: 138 2099 9403
Tianjin football fans can also enjoy the games at The Corner’s Music Salon. There’ll be drink promotions, snacks and football games available around the clock.
Add: 9-101 Dabeiyuan Commercial Area, Diwei Lu, Hebei District, Tianjin
地址：天津市河北区地纬路大悲院商业区9-101（如家后面，临近天津之眼）角”落音乐沙龙
Tel: 138 2627 9499
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Well four years later not sure if you guys are still here, but we'll be streaming most of the games at Warehouse in the middle of Cocopark! Don't be a loner, join the good times at Warehouse, where we will be streaming and projecting the games on the wall right in front of Warehouse restaurant. Cherry on top, we'll have 30% off beer refills and will offer Buffalo Wings or Steak Fries on the house with the purchase of 150RMB (let me do the math for you, that's 3 imported beers or 5 Qingdaos). You know where to find us, Warehouse www.americanflourcompany.com
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