Where to watch the World Cup in Amsterdam (2026)

Right on the water behind Centraal station, with screens both on the terrace and indoors. No reservations -- you just turn up. It gets full, so arriving 30-40 minutes before kick-off is the move. The mix of people is good: locals, a few tourists, and actual football fans. One of the nicer places to be in Amsterdam on a warm summer evening regardless.

All three Netherlands matches confirmed. Free entry throughout.

A proper Amsterdam brown cafe on one of the nicer canals in the Jordaan. Packed with regulars on match days, loud when the Netherlands score, and the kind of place where someone next to you will have an opinion on every substitution. Small inside, and it fills up -- get there early. Closed for the 1am June 27 match; open for June 14 and 20.

Best for: watching with Amsterdammers rather than tourists.

A dedicated international sports bar with enough screens that there isn't a bad seat in the house. The crowd is mixed -- expats, visitors, football fans of various nationalities -- which makes it a good pick for matches not involving the Netherlands. Not the most atmospheric place in the city, but it's reliable. You'll be able to see the screen and get a drink without much fuss.

Best for: non-Netherlands matches, or if you're coming from somewhere central and want guaranteed coverage.

Showing all games with a kick-off before 22:00 on the big screen in the central hall. The appeal here is the food -- you can eat from a dozen different kitchens while watching, which makes the longer match days genuinely comfortable. A good option if you want to catch multiple games in a row without surviving on bitterballen alone.

All daytime and evening matches. Free entry. No reservation needed.

Two large screens and the option to reserve in advance -- including group tables for up to 20 people. If you're coming with a larger crowd and want to know you'll all be together with a good view, this is the practical choice in East Amsterdam. Walk-ins are fine for smaller groups, but it does fill up during Netherlands matches.

All three Netherlands matches. Group reservations available via their website.

Large screens inside and out, right 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're there. No reservations -- just show up. Good option if someone in your group isn't really there for the football; it has enough going on that they won't be bored.

Netherlands matches confirmed. Free entry.

The taproom of Amsterdam's best-known brewery, showing every World Cup match on screens inside and outside. The setting is unusual -- it's built into a windmill -- and the beer is genuinely good. They're keeping screens on for all games, so it works for any nationality, any match. Gets particularly lively for Netherlands games.

All World Cup matches. Beer from the tap. No reservation needed.

Inside Vondelpark, which makes it one of the more unusual places to watch a World Cup match. On a warm June evening, sitting on the terrace with a screen in front of you and the park around you, it's hard to find the downside. Confirmed for June 14 and June 20 -- if the Netherlands make it further, expect more matches to follow. Get there early; it fills up quickly.

June 14 and June 20 confirmed. More dates possible if Netherlands progress.