Dubai – with its towering skyscrapers and endless deserts – goes all out for football seasons. And the FIFA World Cup 2026 is here from June 11 to July 19, 2026. The best part? You don’t have to go to the United States to watch it happen live. You can park yourself down at the official fan zone at Bla Bla by McGettigan’s and watch the magic unfold – at ungodly hours of the night. With late nights, early mornings and special menus, the McGettigan’s game is turning up and so are the football fan cheers.
If you’re in the mood to scream with passionate football fans, you must go to the proper fan zone at Bla Bla by McGettigan in Dubai. With the FIFA World Cup final on July 20, 2026 at 11PM GST, it’s sure to be an absolute blast!
Official fan zone for the FIFA World Cup in Dubai
Bla Bla by McGettigan’s in JBR is turning into a fully air-conditioned fanzone that will screen all 104 FIFA World Cup matches live. Think giant screens, creating a stadium-style atmosphere for fans throughout the tournament.
Entry to the group-stage matches starts from AED 60, with tickets fully redeemable on food and beverages. Guests can book directly through McGettigan’s official fanzone platform, with QR-code tickets issued ahead of each event. The venue is strictly for guests aged 21+, so make sure you get your IDs.
The detailed World Cup menu has not been released, but visitors can expect everything. From breakfast offerings for early kick-offs to classic pub favourites and late-night bites – tailored around the tournament schedule.
One of the standout features is the venue’s viewing zones. ‘The Stadium‘ inside Bla Bla by McGettigan’s iconic Tent is the flagship viewing arena for the FIFA World Cup matches. ‘The Arena’ is a more vibrant and high-energy live screening of the match with up to 600 guests at capacity. ‘The Pitch’
The opening night on 11 June will also feature a special live concert by South African music stars Ross Learmonth and Arno Carstens. Tickets are priced at AED 160 for opening night with a selected beverage and access to the live concert before the tournament’s opening fixture.
Countries playing in the FIFA World Cup
Stalwarts of football, synonymous with the game, such as Portugal, Argentina, Brazil, France, Spain, England and Netherlands are playing. To add a little more structure, countries that make the game are divided into 12 groups of 4 each.
- Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Czechia
- Group B: Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, Switzerland
- Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland
- Group D: USA, Paraguay, Australia, Turkiye
- Group E: Germany, Curacao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador
- Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Tunisia
- Group G: Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand
- Group H: Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay
- Group I: France, Senegal, Iraq, Norway
- Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan
- Group K: Portugal, DR Congo, Uzbekistan, Colombia
- Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama
The 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosts are the United States of America, Canada and Mexico. It is the first time that three different countries are hosting and let’s hope the new structure unlocks new world records.
The fan zone is catering to the US, Canada and Mexico kick-off times, by opening for early morning games (some starting as early as 5AM or 6AM) all the way through to late-night matches kicking off at 1AM.
From the opening match through to the final, fans in the UAE will be able to watch every moment of the FIFA World Cup 2026 live with a VPN online. Dubai residents can enjoy the added thrill of live match screenings at the Bla Bla by McGettigan’s Fan Zone.
Key information
- Location: Bla Bla by McGettigan’s, The Beach, Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), Dubai
- Dates: June 11 to July 19, 2026
- Price: AED 60 (fully redeemable)
- For bookings, click here.
