The Netherlands are in. Where to watch around the city - from packed brown cafes to outdoor terraces by the water.
The 2026 World Cup runs 11 June to 19 July. The Dutch national team plays three group-stage matches, all broadcast live. Most venues below show every match, not just the Netherlands games - but expect the Dutch fixtures to draw the biggest crowds by far.
| Date | Match | Kick-off (AMS) |
|---|---|---|
| Sun 14 Jun | Netherlands vs Japan | 22:00 |
| Sat 20 Jun | Netherlands vs Sweden | 19:00 |
| Thu 25 Jun | Tunisia vs Netherlands | 01:00 |
The 25 June match kicks off at 1am Amsterdam time. Most venues open specially for it - check ahead if that is the one you are going to.
Right on the water behind Centraal, with screens on the terrace and indoors. No reservations - you turn up, and it gets full, so arrive 30-40 minutes before kick-off. A good mix of locals, a few tourists, and actual football fans. One of the nicer places to be in the city on a warm summer evening regardless.
Find on Google Maps →A proper brown cafe on one of the nicer canals in the Jordaan. Packed with regulars on match days, loud when the Netherlands score, the kind of place where the person next to you has an opinion on every substitution. Small inside and it fills up - get there early.
Find on Google Maps →A dedicated international sports bar with enough screens that there is no bad seat. A mixed crowd of expats, visitors and fans of various nationalities, which makes it a good pick for matches not involving the Netherlands. Not the most atmospheric room in the city, but reliable - you will see the screen and get a drink without much fuss.
Find on Google Maps →Shows games with a kick-off before 22:00 on the big screen in the central hall. The appeal is the food - a dozen kitchens to eat from while you watch, which makes the longer match days comfortable. A good option for catching several games in a row without surviving on bitterballen alone.
Find on Google Maps →Two large screens and the option to reserve in advance, including group tables for up to 20. If you are coming with a larger crowd and want to know you will all be together with a good view, this is the practical choice in the east. Walk-ins are fine for smaller groups, but it fills up for Netherlands matches.
Find on Google Maps →Large screens inside and out on the Westergasterrein, with a view over the water. DJs play between matches, which either sounds great or sounds like a lot depending on why you are there. No reservations - just show up. Good if someone in your group is not really there for the football; there is enough going on that they will not be bored.
Find on Google Maps →The taproom of Amsterdam's best-known brewery, showing every match on screens inside and out. The setting is unusual - it is built beside a windmill - and the beer is good. Screens on for all games, so it works for any nationality, any match, and gets lively for the Netherlands.
Find on Google Maps →Inside Vondelpark, which makes it one of the more unusual places to watch a match. On a warm June evening, on the terrace with a screen in front and the park around you, it is hard to find the downside. More dates likely if the Netherlands progress. Get there early; it fills up quickly.
Find on Google Maps →Most venues are free for all three group-stage matches. A handful - Strandzuid (Europaplein 22) and WestWeelde (Haarlemmerweg 8-10) - charge around €8-15 but include a drink and let you reserve a table, worth it for a group wanting a guaranteed seat for the June 14 opener.
For the 1am match on 25 June, double-check the website or Instagram of wherever you are headed. It is an unusual kick-off and a few smaller venues are not opening for it.
For the Netherlands matches, arriving 30 to 45 minutes before kick-off is the right call almost everywhere on this list. The central venues fill fastest; Bar Bukowski and Pacific are the most reliable for walk-in groups of four or more, being larger and away from the tourist concentration.