Hong Kong may not be playing in the World Cup 2026, but the city will stay up all night to watch regardless. Here’s where to follow all the action live
Every year, the World Cup brings global citizens together like nothing else—but someone, somewhere has to wake up in the middle of the night to join the fun. And with the tournaments for the World Cup 2026 being played across the US, Canada and Mexico, Hong Kong will need to lean into its “city that never sleeps” reputation.
With kick-offs running from midnight to midday, and the final landing at 3am HKT on July 20, stamina is part of the deal. But Hong Kong has never been better equipped for it. As well as F&B venues screening the matches live, there is also a range of compelling activations across the city, from outdoor fan zones to race nights reimagined as football carnivals.
Here’s where to watch the World Cup 2026 action, as well as some options where you can embrace the spirit of the beautiful game without sacrificing your beauty sleep.
Tatler tip: Book your venues early for the semis and final. And accept, in advance, that the morning after is a write-off. It always is. Some of us have stopped pretending otherwise.