Best Places to Watch the World Cup in Yas Island

For fans planning a football-filled getaway, Yas Island's Stay & Play package offers the perfect chance to turn match day into a longer escape. Guests can enjoy a stay at one of the destination's world-class hotels, complimentary breakfast at selected hotels, and access to one award-winning theme park of their choice including Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld Yas Island Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi and SeaWorld® Yas Island, Abu Dhabi for every night booked, alongside the island's wide range of dining, entertainment and adventure experiences.

With matches kicking off around the clock, Belgian Café Yas Island at Yas Plaza Hotels will operate 24/7 throughout the tournament, transforming into one of Abu Dhabi's top match-day destinations where fans can catch every fixture live. Alongside the action, guests can enjoy themed activations, score-prediction challenges with prizes of up to AED 1,000, and a dedicated late-night menu for night-owl football fans. Fans who arrive wearing their team's colors or jerseys will also receive their first drink on the house, adding to the electric atmosphere throughout the competition.

Until July 19, Crafty Fox Yas Links will switch into full match mode. The venue will showcase a curated line-up of the tournament’s biggest fixtures across its big screens, from headline group clashes to the all-important knockouts. Guests can enjoy match-day favorites, including stacked burgers and fresh pizzas, alongside extended happy hour pours when matches go beyond 90 minutes. Adding to the experience, a limited-edition football newspaper is now available across Viya venues throughout the tournament, packed with fixtures, standout moments, interactive features, and scratch-and-win prizes - including the chance to win flights to NYC!

Lock, Stock & Barrel will screen every fixture alongside daily happy hours, weekend brunches, and high-energy themed nights. Nearby, The Lighthouse invites fans to celebrate with all-day happy hour offers throughout the tournament.

Foodies can fuel up at Bua Thai with the FIFA Match Night Combo, three chilled beverages and a choice of crispy snack (between two select options) for AED 99 or enjoy Daikan’s weekly Beverage & Gyoza special, available every Tuesday.

Marcella is raising the stakes with its “Predict. Win. Celebrate.” competition, giving guests who spend AED 500 or more the chance to win up to AED 2,500 in dining vouchers by correctly predicting the tournament champion.

The newly launched Yas Sports Majlis at Yas Marina Circuit brings football fans together throughout the tournament with live match screenings in a premium community setting. Admission tickets include a partially redeemable food and beverage credit, enhancing the overall fan experience. Designed to celebrate major global sporting moments, the concept combines hospitality with the option to add high-octane interactive experiences at an additional cost, including Yas Kartzone, SimYAS driving simulators, selected DriveYAS experiences, and TrainYAS sessions, creating a dynamic destination that goes well beyond the football action.

Yas Island is also bringing fans together at the dedicated Rush Fan Zone located in W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island, where guests can catch the tournament's biggest matches in a lively atmosphere. Alongside a daily happy hour featuring buy-one-get-one-free offers on selected beverages from 5 PM to 8 PM, the venue offers exclusive group packages and interactive experiences, including match prediction competitions and penalty shootout challenges, making it an ideal destination for friends and football fans throughout the tournament. No matter how fans choose to follow the beautiful game, Yas Island offers the ultimate match-day atmosphere, bringing every moment of the tournament to life.