GOAL! Where to watch Women's FIFA games in RI

Gail Ciampa, The Providence Journal
Updated ·3 min read

The FIFA Women's World Cup has begun with 32 nations competing on the pitch in Australia and New Zealand through Aug. 19. The competition will be fierce with the U.S. women seeking their third straight title.

Some of the games are being broadcast over the air on Fox Providence. But for sports fans, there is nothing like that shared viewing experience on a big screen TV.

Unlike the 2022 FIFA World Cup for men, most local bars and restaurants have not been in a rush to share their planned events for that communal experience.

The US Soccer Team hopes to take home the FIFA trophy as they did here in 2015 and again in 2019.
The US Soccer Team hopes to take home the FIFA trophy as they did here in 2015 and again in 2019.

Here are four places that have plans for the next week.

The GPub

At the Providence G, the games will be on 17 plus TVs at The GPub, 61 Orange St., not just live but running on replay, too, so you don't miss any game due to the time zone difference.

There will be drink specials including the Cherry Bomb Pop Sangria ($11), a red, white and blue drink. There will be promos and giveaways including a raffle for a stay at the Graduate Providence, gift card for the GPub, dessert at Sarto and a private firepit on the Rooftop at the G.

There will be a Watch Party for the big USA/Netherlands game on Wednesday, July 26 from 8-11 p.m. with a 9 p.m. match start. It's sponsored by High Limb Cider and Butterfly Cannon Blue Tequila who will give away swag.

The GPub at 61 Orange St., in Providence, reopens Oct. 1 with a new outdoor beer garden.
The GPub at 61 Orange St., in Providence, reopens Oct. 1 with a new outdoor beer garden.

Snookers

Snookers, 53 Ashburton St., Providence, has partnered with Truly, a sponsor of USA Soccer, to provide prizes and giveaways throughout the tournament.

Their kitchen will be open late to accommodate fans watching the late 9 p.m. matches, including USA/Vietnam game on Friday, July 21 and USA/Netherlands on Wednesday, July 26.

Snookers has 60 TVs, and with the audio played through the sound system, you can get an "at the stadium" feel.

Snookers Bar & Grill has hosted many a spectacular sporting event including Super Bowls. Now they will open early for World Cup matches.
Snookers Bar & Grill has hosted many a spectacular sporting event including Super Bowls. Now they will open early for World Cup matches.

The Pawtucket Guild

The beer hall at The Guild brewery at 461 Main St., Pawtucket, has partnered with Rhode Island FC for two 9 p.m. watch parties for the USA/Vietnam game on Friday, July 21 and USA/Netherlands on Wednesday, July 26. \

"We are all into soccer!" said Jeremy Duffy, co-founder and managing partner for The Guild/Isle Brewers said during the Men's World Cup.

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Murphy's

Murphy's, 100 Fountain St., Providence, has also partnered with Truly for cocktail promotions during the games which they will have on live.

More sports bars

These places are also good bets for watching though they haven't announced events.

The Brass Monkey at 800 Allens Ave., Providence, is a game day hot spot. Follow their Instagram page for early openings.

Wicked Good Bar & Grill at Bally's Twin River in Lincoln is a great place to watch sports.

In Warwick, there are plenty of TVs for viewing at Arooga’s Grille House and Sports Bar, 615 Greenwich Ave.

Craft Burgers & Beers at 342 East Ave., Pawtucket, has good food and good sports TV.

This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: Where to watch the World Cup in RI: Best bars in Providence and beyond