These are the best spots to watch soccer in Greater Boston

With the UEFA European Championship now in full swing, and the Copa América starting this week, soccer is on the minds of many fans around the world.

They may be overshadowed by Boston’s other successful sports fandoms, but Massachusetts still has many passionate soccer fans.

Boston ranked among the top market for viewers of the U.S. national team during the 2022 World Cup, the last major men’s soccer tournament.

The state has produced talented players who have found their way to the U.S. national team and Boston is the soon-to-be home to a brand new women’s soccer team.

The region is also home to a number of immigrant communities where a love of the sport runs deep.

Community hubs in neighborhoods with large Irish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Brazilian, Mexican, Guatemalan and Salvadoran populations, are sure to draw crowds of fans tuning in for the Euro and Copa América games.

We asked readers to share their favorite spots to watch soccer in Greater Boston, and they delivered with the best bars, pubs, and watch parties to see the games.

Among the favorites was The Greatest Bar in the West End, The Banshee in Dorchester, and Parlor Sports in Somerville.

“[There’s] no better place [than The Greatest Bar] in Boston to watch the big international tournaments,” Andy from Charlestown said. “Three floors, tons of screens, and the countries playing will be well represented in the crowd.”

Conor from Brighton told us he first visited The Banshee a decade ago and “I’ve been coming back ever sense.”

“There’s plenty of TV’s for all the games and an amazing staff. It’s my favorite bar in Boston by far,” he said.

And for a viewing experience with “great food, good beer selection, and great atmosphere,” head to Parlor Sports, according to John from Wilbraham. His advice: “Just get there early!”

This year marks the first time since 2016 that the Copa América will be held in the United States.

Unlike in 2016, there will be no games held at Gillette this year, meaning soccer fans in Greater Boston will have to rely on watch parties to get their tournament fix.

Read the list of our readers’ recommendations and explore our interactive map of the best bars, pubs and watch parties to see soccer games in Greater Boston.

Where to watch soccer in Greater Boston, according to readers:

Bars/Pubs

• A.T. O’Keeffe’s – 911 Boylston St., Back Bay
• Barney’s Grill – 299 Havre St., East Boston
• Caffè dello Sport – 308 Hanover St., North End
• Caffè Paradiso – 255 Hanover St., North End
• Caffè Vittoria – 290 Hanover St., North End
• Central Sports Bar – 31 Central St., Milford
• CityWorks – 91 Arsenal Yards Blvd, Watertown
• Clery’s – 113 Dartmouth St., Back Bay
• Corner Pub – 162 Lincoln St., Chinatown-Leather District
• Dillon’s – 955 Boylston St., Back Bay
• El Peñol – 54 Bennington St., East Boston
• Elephant & Castle – 161 Devonshire St., Downtown Boston
• Emmet’s – 6 Beacon St., Downtown Boston
• La Hacienda – 150 Meridian St., East Boston
• Labaredas Brazilian BBQ & Bar – 500 Boston Post Rd., Marlborough
• LongCross Bar and Kitchen – 501 Fellsway, Medford
• Los Alebrijes – 192 Sumner St., East Boston
• Mi Pueblito – 333 Border St., East Boston
• Modern Underground – 263 Hanover St., North End
• Olde Magoun’s Saloon – 518 Medford St., Somerville
• Parlor Sports – 1 Beacon St., Somerville 
• Petit Robert Bistro – 480 Columbus Ave, South End
• Rocco’s Cucina & Bar – 450 Commercial St., North End
• Route 9 Sports Bar – 1186 Worcester Rd., Framingham
• SPIN Boston – 30 Melcher St., Seaport
• Taco Mex Restaurant – 65 Maverick Sq., East Boston
• Tertulias Cafe – 26 Porter St., East Boston
• The Banshee – 934 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester
• The Black Rose – 160 State St., Downtown Boston
• The Druid – 1357 Cambridge St.,Cambridge
• The Dubliner – 2 Center Plz., Downtown Boston
• The Greatest Bar – 262 Friend St., West End
• The Lansdowne Pub – 9 Lansdowne St., Fenway-Kenmore 
• The Phoenix Landing – 512 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge

Watch Parties

• Copa America Kick Off Party at Tall Ship – 1 East Pier Dr., East Boston
• England Euros Watch Parties – 262 Friend St., West End
• Germany Euros Watch Parties – 262 Friend St., West End
• Italy Euros Watch Parties – 262 Friend St., West End
• Netherlands Euros Watch Parties – 262 Friend St., West End
• Spain Euros Watch Parties – 262 Friend St., West End
• Watch Party USA vs. Bolivia – 934 Dorchester Ave, Downtown Boston
• Watch Party USA vs. Panama – 934 Dorchester Ave, Downtown Boston
• Watch party USA vs. Uruguay – 934 Dorchester Ave, Downtown Boston
• 2024 Euro Cup Final Watch Party – 65 Prarie Ave, Attleboro