England take on Argentina in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday 15 July at 8pm BST, broadcast live on BBC and iPlayer. The match at Atlanta Stadium is England's seventh major tournament semi-final and their fourth World Cup semi-final. Fans across Greater Manchester can watch at numerous venues, many requiring tickets.
We Are Football Festival at Freight Island
Depot Mayfield hosts the We Are Football Festival with exclusive bars, food traders, DJs, and England legends. General admission is £4.50 for Freight Island or Depot Mayfield, with VIP options. Freight Island, 11 Baring Street, Manchester M1 2PZ.
Road to Victory at Castlefield Bowl
This fan zone returns for the semi-final and final at Castlefield Bowl. Gates open at 5pm with pre-show entertainment. Tickets £16.88 via the Road to Victory website. Rice St, Manchester M3 4JR.
GRUB On The Docks – Salford Quays
Open-air screenings at MediaCity with street food and bars. Tickets £6 (includes a pint or soft drink), gates open 4pm, last entry 7pm. Book via Eventbrite.
Diecast World Cup Nights
Ducie Street venue with massive screens, DJs, and special guests. Doors open 2 hours before kick-off. Fanzone tickets £33.75, VIP tables available. 51 Ducie St, Manchester M1 2JQ.
The Lawn Club
Outdoor and indoor screens in Spinningfields. General admission from £11 (includes a drink), table packages £38.50 per person. Hardman Square, M3 3HG.
The Grosvenor
Big screens and a complimentary Fireball shot for every England goal. General admission £3, doors open 6pm. 137 Grosvenor St, Manchester M1 7DZ.
Cotton & Coal – Salford
Boothstown venue with pre-match party from 6pm, DJ, BBQ from 5pm. Bookings for tipi only; walk-ins on patio. 44 Leigh Rd, Worsley, M28 1LR.
Society
Beer hall with 40+ taps and a giant screen. Free entry; table bookings recommended. Basement, 100 Barbirolli Square, M2 3BD.
The Factory Floor – Wigan
Cotton Works venue with big screen, live singers, face painters. Doors open 5pm, last entry 6pm. General admission £16.96, VIP table (6 people) £217.39. Swan Meadow Road, WN3 5EX.
Davenport Arms – Stockport
Beer garden screening with BBQ from 5pm, live music 5:30-7:30pm. Tickets £10 (call or drop in). Over 18s after 5pm. 550 Chester Road, Woodford, SK7 1PS.
House of Social
Food hall with five screens. Free entry (no seat), £15 for a seat with one drink, £30 VIP with drink and food token. Last entry 7pm. 10 Sir Howard Bernstein Approach, M15 4ND.
The Bear (Flannels Arms)
Deansgate pub with big-screen coverage, drinks, and live entertainment. First-come, first-served. 209 Deansgate, M3 3NW.
The Pen and Pencil
Showing both semi-finals with World Cup cocktails. Book via OpenTable. Fourways House, 57 Hilton St, M1 2EJ.
Joshua Brooks
Three floors of screens, live DJs, air-conditioned booths. Standing entry £9.12, group discount £7 (3+), booth for 6 £90. 106 Princess St, M1 6NG.
Electric Shuffle
Shuffleboard and cocktails with private viewing screens for groups up to 12. Play & watch package £50 deposit, bar experience £25 deposit. 201 Deansgate, M3 3NW.
Dirty O’Sullivans
Irish bar opposite Town Hall with Guinness and food. General admission £11.25 (tables sold out). 22 Lloyd St, M2 5WA.
Red Arch – Cheetham Hill
Independent bar under a railway arch with DJ and food. Standing only indoors. Tickets £5 via Eventbrite. 11 Red Bank, M4 4HF.
County Courtyard – Stockport
Edgeley Park fan zone with 12 screens, street food, bars, live music. Tickets £5 via Instagram. Hardcastle Road, SK3 9DD.
New Century
Historic venue in NOMA showing the match. General admission £10.50 via website. 34 Hanover St, M4 4AH.
One Eight Six
Deansgate bar with big screen and private viewing room. Doors open 7pm, tickets £10. 186 Deansgate, M3 3WB.
Albert Hall
Music venue screening on big screen with full sound system. Entry £5, free pints for first 100. 27 Peter St, M2 5QR.
Salon Madre
Mexican bar in Kampus with pool tables, big screens, and tequila. Book via Instagram. 49 Chorlton St, M1 3FY.
