Where to watch the World Cup 2026 in Canterbury & Thanet

The World Cup is back and with evening kick-offs across England's group games, it's the perfect excuse to head out and watch together, locally.

England fixtures

Don't miss England's group stage games

• Wednesday 17 June - England v Croatia 9pm
• Tuesday 23 June - England v Ghana 9pm
• Saturday 27 June - Panama v England 10pm

Where to watch

Canterbury

• Boom Battle Bar (Riverside) - Uni2, 600 & 602
• The Drapers Arms - city centre buses, Uni2 (24 hours)
• The Three Tuns - city centre buses, Uni2 (24 hours)
• The Old Buttermarket - city centre buses, Uni2 (24 hours)

Thanet (on the Loop)

All venues below are served by, or within walking distance of, the Thanet Loop, connecting Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate. 

Margate

• The Drill Shed
• Where Else?

Broadstairs

• Cramptons Sports Bar
• Bradstow Mill
• The Canterbury Bell

Ramsgate

• The Waterfront
• The Bedford Inn

Tickets

Group EveningRider

If you're heading out as a group, this is a great option for getting around:

• £9.40 for up to 5 people - that's less than £1.90 each!
• Valid after 6pm
• Travel all evening - ideal if you're starting at a friend's and heading out later
• A cost-effective alternative to a taxi

Buy here

Getting there (and home)

• Thanet Loop - connects Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate
• Uni buses in Canterbury - 24 hour service between the city centre and University of Kent
• 600 / 602 - additional connections between Canterbury, Whitstable and Herne Bay running after 11pm

With late-night routes in place, you can catch the final whistle and there'll still be a bus to get you home. 

Plan ahead

• Check routes and last buses before you travel
• Use the Stagecoach app to plan your journey
• Buy tickets on the app and head straight on board
• Book venues early for England games
• Travel together and save with a Group EveningRider