The FIFA Women’s World Cup is now underway in Australia and New Zealand. It is set to be the biggest Women’s World Cup to date with organisers anticipating two billion television viewers which would double what was seen at the 2019 edition.
Alongside the Republic of Ireland, seven other nations will also be making their debut as this year’s competition welcomes 32 teams as opposed to the 24 which were allowed in 2019.
Vietnam, Zambia, Haiti, Morocco, Panama, the Philippines and Portugal will all be making their Women’s World Cup debut but it’s the United States who will be hoping to secure their fifth world title with Megan Rapinoe ready for her final tournament after announcing her retirement.
England’s first fixture takes place on Saturday and they will play one of the debutants, Haiti, with a bid to extend their title as Euros victors to World Cup champions.
If you’re looking for somehwere to watch the Lionesses in action in Birmingham, then we have you covered!
Here are 9 of the best venues in Birmingham where you can watch the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
1. O’Neill’s, Broad Street
The popular Broad Street venue shows all the major sporting events and fixtures. With large screens, great sound, ample seating, a real big game atmosphere and a wide range of your favourite pub food and drink to choose from, we’re sure that O’Neill’s is a great option to watch the tournament
2. Bristol Pear, Selly Oak
The Bristol Pear in Selly Oak will be showing the fixtures. The pub has a great range of drinks, including cocktails as well as pizzas to enjoy
3. The Distillery, city centre
Birmingham’s Gin Distillery is a stone’s throw away from Brindley Place and Barclay card arena, perfectly situated on the canal. They are also now taking bookings from customers to watch the World Cup in the pub garden
4. The Brasshouse, Broad Street
This popular city centre pub is also one of Birmingham’s oldest. You can watch the Lionesses here in action on the pub’s HD screens