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May 31st, 2006 | By: Matt | 33 Comments »

While Europeans have the luxury of being able to watch matches during daylight hours and consume beer while the sun is still out, Australians will be stuck with cold winter nights and trying to keep awake until the crack of dawn. My question to you is, where do you plan on watching the games? It is a tough situation. Do you sacrifice your warm bed or house, to drive to the pub and watch it with other football nuts, or do you setup camp at a mates place for the month long festivities. Especially for the big matches, it is a tough question. Personally, I will be heading into town to watch the Australian games with all the other diehards, but watching the rest at a mates where I can relax and knock back a few tinnys at the same time.

How do you guys plan on getting through World Cup month?

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By marco | May 31st, 2006 at 8:57 pm

I thought SBS was showing games live … Plus i think RAI shows all the italian games and i am not sure but ESPN might be showing the games as well (i hope espn does coz they will show replayes all day long)

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By Simmo | May 31st, 2006 at 9:34 pm

I’m in Melbourne and will be heading to Fed square for the big aussie games but was planning on having a few mates over for some of the other matches (ie: England games – the Netherlands vs Argentina game on the 22nd, Portugal vs. Mexico etc etc). Unfortunately i only have a 68cm regular TV – Would be great to hire a great big LCD or plasma for a month or so.. Anyone know of anyone offering this?

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By Ritz | May 31st, 2006 at 11:44 pm

Yea marco, every game is pretty much shown on paid tv. Some games are on simultaneously so for these I will stay home and flick channels…i think people are just discussing where they are heading out to. For the gameday atmosphere…

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By Matt | June 2nd, 2006 at 9:09 pm

Marco, SBS is showing every game live apart from one of the quarter finals I think it is. Every other game is shown at a seperate time to cater for TV audiences.

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By Sputty | June 3rd, 2006 at 5:13 pm

I feel for you folks back home in Oz. I am living over here in London and ALL group games are going to be shown on terrestial TV here. That’s right, all games, including Tunisia vs Saudi Arabia!

But I do feel for you guys as I was visiting Perth during Euro 2004 (I now live in London) and had to head to the sports bar at the casino to go and watch the games at the ungodly hour of 3am.

Anyhow, having said all that, here’s hoping for a great performance in Germany from the Socceroos!!!

By KP | June 6th, 2006 at 10:13 pm

Will be in Sydney for the month of June for work and desperate to know WHERE is the best place to go to watch the World Cup.

All suggestions GREATLY appreciated.

Thanks

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By aus1-0Jap | June 7th, 2006 at 5:04 am

Where is the best venue in Sydney (city) for live games? Any idea’s? I heard the Shelbourne hotel will be good for the world cup but it’s $20 a game!

I need a massive screen and sound! Where are the Green and Gold Army going?

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By Jon | June 14th, 2006 at 6:25 am

Is there anywhere to watch the England games on big screen in Sydney? Are doormen allowing people in with team colours on? ENgland to the bone, but come o you green and golds!!

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By futbolBabe | June 16th, 2006 at 11:03 am

I am going to Fed Square to watch Arg vs Serb tonite are there any other options here in melbourne? Any recommended bar/cafes? Criteria: big screen, fans from both sides and indoors

Go the socceroos!!

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By football nerd | June 16th, 2006 at 12:26 pm

Apparently I heard that Star City Casino in Sydney hosts every match except they only let a certain number of people into the area (with the big screen). Pubs around there are available but will only stay open if they have enough people (they never said how many). I also saw Cheers Bar (561 George Street) advertising that they play every match live on their screens. Else you can find many pubs and bars which are mostly opened almost 24hrs. normally around there. Hope to see some of you there then!

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By bonito | June 18th, 2006 at 2:21 pm

Im sure theres a screen setup at circular quay isnt there??? smh said 2000 people turned up at the quay to watch the japan v australia game last week…

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By bonito | June 18th, 2006 at 2:25 pm

http://www.screenmediaworks.com/events/details.asp?id=14&advid

3 big screens around sydney.. all major matches aired.

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By Peter | June 19th, 2006 at 3:51 am

I have been watching the games at Jacksons on George at 176 George St, Sydney. They are broadcasting all the games live over 32 screens (including two big screens) 24 hours a day.

The last two Socceroos games have had a fantastic atmosphere and everyone has been really getting into the spirit.

If you go to the following link you can print out two for one drinks. http://www.jacksonsongeorge.com.au/sports_central.html

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By Pam | June 20th, 2006 at 11:24 pm

I have children who all play soccer and although we have watched the games from home I want them to experience the excitement and atmosphere as they did when the Olympics were in Sydney. Can anyone tell me where there is a big screen in Sydney other than in a Pub as I really want to take them in for the Australia vs Croatia game.

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By Kris | June 22nd, 2006 at 10:18 am

Hey! I know that there is a big screen in Sydney at Brighton le Sands and also near Central station (near the park.)

Lots of people and top atmosphere.

Who said Sydney wasn’t as into it as Melbourne…

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By Jeroen | June 22nd, 2006 at 8:40 pm

There still room on my couch…You’ll have to get a plain to get here …..but it’s worth is…Adress: Stadhuisplein Rotterdam Netherlands …

By Lachlan | June 25th, 2006 at 1:02 pm

I’m still looking for a decent bar in Melbourne city/eastern suburbs to watch the Italy game. It has to be open ’til 3am too. Not Fed Square either. Any suggestions?

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By Ernie | June 25th, 2006 at 1:34 pm

Cameo Cinema in Belgrave sells tickets to see the game on their screens, ticket includes softdrink and popcorn, cinema 1 is sold out for the game against Italy, cinema two now selling.

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By Sandra | June 27th, 2006 at 7:44 am

Hi,

I’m in Sydney and I was wondering where I could watxch the France-Spain match today, will there be any bor/pubs open or bi screens?

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By pierre | June 29th, 2006 at 1:30 pm

CAn any one with Francophone tendancies tell me where the contingent francais de Sydney, will watch the game versus Bresil?
In the Past , the Hilton owner was French, and it was the Bastion FRancais during 1998.
Bondi may also be a spot ?
Any ideas?

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By Olivier | July 4th, 2006 at 4:21 pm

Hello everybody,

I’m gonna be in sydney for the world cup final, and no way, I don’t want to miss the final and Zinedine Zidane celebrating the victory…
Is there anybody able to tell me where to go and see the match in Sydney?? Is there any big screen somewhere downtown?any crazy pub open in the midlle of the night for the event?
Thanks so much
From France
Olivier

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By Julien | July 5th, 2006 at 5:07 am

We (as the French contingent) watched the game at Home Club with the Brazilians…. a lot of fun.

This time, against Portugal, we will watch it on the screen at the Customs House, Circular Quay

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By Frenchy | July 7th, 2006 at 2:18 am

As a keen French supporter I know that I should avoid the streets of Leichhardt on Monday morning, but is there a decent place where the French are planning to get together for the big final? Surely it’d be good to hear a good old “On est les champions”…

Any ideas – suggestions?

Cheers

Allez les bleus

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By Steve | July 9th, 2006 at 3:30 am

Hi guys, does anybody know of any CBD bars in Melbourne that will be showing the final? Think crown casino will show it but looking for a bit more atmosphere away from cold outside!

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By SD | July 9th, 2006 at 9:58 am

ALL FRENCH COME TO “CHEERS” on George in the corner with Liverpool Street…

See you there

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