The summer of 2026 is all about football: the FIFA World Cup will take place from 11 June to 19 July – and Berlin will be transformed into a hotspot for fan culture. Even though the matches won’t be played here, the capital will be buzzing with excitement, cheering and celebrating as if we were right in the thick of it.
Whether in an urban beer garden, at creative cultural events or on a big screen in the countryside – Berlin offers you the best spots for a thrilling public viewing experience. Get ready for a summer fairy tale of a special kind – together, lively and full of emotion.
Tip 1: Right in the thick of it at Potsdamer Platz
This is where you get that real big-city vibe: at the Center am Potsdamer Platz, you can watch the key matches on a giant open-air screen. Especially when Germany is playing, the square quickly becomes a meeting place for fans from all over the world. You’ll be right in the thick of the action, hearing the crowd’s murmur with every chance and cheering together with every goal. For anyone who wants to experience public viewing in its most intense form, this is exactly the right place to be.
When: 11 June to 19 July 2026 / depending on match times
Where: Das Center am Potsdamer Platz, Potsdamer Str. 2, Mitte
Tip 2: Football and craft beer at the BRLO Brwhouse
At the BRLO Brwhouse on Gleisdreieck, football meets Berlin’s brewing tradition . In the spacious beer garden, you can watch the matches in a relaxed atmosphere, always with a fresh drink in hand. It’s less hectic here than on the big fan zones, but all the more convivial for it. You can meet up with friends, discuss the action and let the evening draw to a close in a laid-back way.
When: 11 June to 19 July 2026 / depending on match times
Where: BRLO Brwhouse, Schöneberger Straße 16, Kreuzberg
Tip 3: Summer evening by the water at Wendenschloss lido
Watching football with your feet (almost) in the water – at Wendenschloss Lido, that’s exactly what you can do. The large LED screen brings the match right to the lake, whilst a real holiday atmosphere takes hold all around. You sit in the sand, lean back and enjoy the match in a relaxed open-air atmosphere. There’s a special atmosphere here, especially during evening matches, when the excitement of the game meets the sunset.
When: 11 June to 19 July 2026 / depending on match times
Where: Wendenschloss Lido, Möllhausenufer 30, Köpenick
Public viewing at Wendenschloss Lido
Tip 4: Football with a panoramic view at Studio 14
At Studio 14 in the rbb rooftop lounge, you can watch the World Cup high above the rooftops of Berlin. rbb 88.8 will be showing selected matches here, particularly those with earlier kick-off times, and will enhance the public viewing experience with commentary, music and discussions. In the covered indoor area, you’re sheltered from the weather, whilst outside you can see the whole city. There are also snacks, drinks and the option to book seats in advance.
When: 11 June to 19 July 2026 / depending on match times
Where: Studio 14 – rbb Dachlounge, Masurenallee 20, Westend
Tip 5: A Kreuzberg classic at the Golgatha Biergarten
Right in the heart of Viktoriapark, you can sit at Golgatha beneath trees and fairy lights and watch the matches in a genuine Kreuzberg beer garden atmosphere. The crowd is a mixed bunch, the atmosphere electric, and as soon as things get exciting, everyone moves closer together. Here, football comes to a venue that has long been one of the city’s best-known public viewing spots. So the match quickly turns into an evening full of local charm.
When: 11 June to 19 July 2026 / depending on match times
Where: Golgatha Biergarten, Katzbachstraße, Kreuzberg
Tip 6: Football meets club culture at Maaya
At the RAW site, you can experience public viewing in a setting all of its own. Selected matches are shown at Maaya, set against a creative, slightly club-like atmosphere. You watch the match, stay on afterwards for drinks and music, and enjoy an evening of seamless transitions. That’s exactly what makes this spot so special – and so typical of Berlin.
When: 11 June to 19 July 2026 / Depending on match times
Where: Maaya Berlin, Revaler Straße 99, Friedrichshain
Tip 7: Relax with a view of the Müggelspree
At Freiheit Fünfzehn, football becomes a relaxed summer evening. Right by the Müggelspree, you can sit in the beer garden, watch the screen and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Boats drift by, conversations flow, yet the match remains the centre of attention. If you prefer a more laid-back atmosphere and don’t want to experience the World Cup amidst the biggest crowds, this is exactly the right place for you.
When: 11 June to 19 July 2026 / depending on match times
Where: Freiheit Fünfzehn, Freiheit 15, Köpenick
Tip 8: Watch together at Safe-Hub Berlin
At Safe-Hub Berlin, public viewing is all about coming together. Selected matches are shown on a big screen, bringing people from the neighbourhood together. The atmosphere is open and friendly; here, football is linked with community and engagement. So you’re not just watching a match, but experiencing an evening full of good vibes that goes beyond the result.
When: 11 June to 19 July 2026 / depending on match times
Where: Safe-Hub Berlin, Ruheplatzstraße 12, Wedding
Tip 9: Beer garden atmosphere with a view of the Chancellery at the Zollpackhof
At the Zollpackhof, you can watch the World Cup in one of the city’s most beautiful waterside locations. You’ll be sitting right by the River Spree with a view of the Chancellery and plenty of space for a long evening of food, drinks and football. The combination of a central location and a relaxed beer garden atmosphere ensures you’ll arrive quickly and stay for a long time: the public viewing experience here is particularly well-rounded.
When: 11 June to 19 July 2026 / depending on match times
Where: Zollpackhof, Elisabeth-Abegg-Straße 1, Wedding
Tip 10: Classic public viewing at Naumanns Biergarten
Naumanns Biergarten is a firm favourite among football fans in Schöneberg. You can order a cold drink at the long tables and watch the matches in a convivial atmosphere. The vibe is relaxed and friendly, so you’ll quickly strike up a conversation with others. That’s what makes this place so great for long World Cup evenings in Berlin.
When: 11 June to 19 July 2026 / depending on match times
Where: Naumann’s Beer Garden, Wilhelm-Kabus-Straße 70, Schöneberg
Tip 11: Football stadium atmosphere in the courtyard of the Kulturbrauerei
At the Kulturbrauerei, public viewing becomes a real football experience with a large courtyard and a 36-square-metre LED screen. The matches are shown live in the open air; in bad weather, the action continues in the Kulturbrauerei’s indoor venues. There’s also a barbecue and beer trolleys – everything you need for a pleasant long evening of football. Now nothing stands in the way of tournament fun!
When: 11 June to 19 July 2026 / depending on match times
Where: KulturBrauerei, Schönhauser Allee 36, Prenzlauer Berg
