08/06/2026
⚽🇲🇽 Where to Watch Mexico vs. South Africa in Mérida – Mundial 2026 Kickoff! 🇲🇽⚽
The Mundial officially kicks off this Thursday, June 11, with Mexico taking on South Africa at 1:00 PM, and Mérida is ready! Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly atmosphere, giant screens, cold beer, tacos, or a lively crowd of fútbol fans, here are some great places to catch the action:
📺 Zona Fan Yucatán – Unidad Deportiva Inalámbrica
The largest family-friendly viewing experience in the city with GIANT SCREENS, games, music, activities, entertainment, and plenty of space to enjoy the match with friends and family.
📍 Unidad Deportiva Inalámbrica, Mérida
🕚 Activities begin at 11:00 AM
💰 Free Admission
🍻 Hennessy’s Irish Pub
One of Mérida’s favorite sports bars for watching international matches with fellow fans. The local Irish pub where every one knows your name.
📍 Paseo de Montejo x 41 y 39
📞 999 509 7089
⚽ Estadio Gallos at SALÓN GALLOS - Mérida Yucatán
Salón Gallos is transforming into a giant football stadium experience throughout the tournament, with matches shown across the venue and special promotions for Mexico goals.
📍 Calle 64 No. 459-C x 53 y 55, Centro
📞999 189 6564
🍺 Cerveza Verdina Cervecería Artesanal
Enjoy the games with local craft beer, good food, and a football-loving crowd.
📍 Calle 35 No. 500 entre 58 y 60, Centro
📞 999 322 5787
🍻 Beer Lovers Mid : Tap Room & Shop –
One of Mérida’s best spots for craft beer enthusiasts, with dozens of beers and a relaxed atmosphere in the heart of downtown. A great bar to watch the games!
📍 Calle 60 No. 457 x 51, Parque Santa Lucía, Centro
📞999 499 9660
🌮 Luis Feliz – El Taller
Showing every match with cold caguamas and game-day specials. New hot spot with lots of tables and ambiance.
📍 Calle 47 x 58 y 60, Centro
📞 999 411 4365
IN THE NORTH END OF TOWN:
🥩 cavasalamancamx
Food, tacos, drinks, and a great football atmosphere in one of Mérida’s most popular gathering spots.
📍 Calle 56-A No. 483 x 41 y 43, Centro
🍸 Lennon
Opening at noon before kickoff and showing the match live.
📍 Calle 47 No. 471 x 54 y 56, Centro
📞 Reservations: 999 412 1973
AFTER PARTY
🎉 Patio Petanca
A fun social atmosphere with food, drinks, and a special Mundial after-party beginning after the match.
📍 Calle 55 No. 496 x 60 y 62, Centro
🇲🇽⚽ Where will you be watching Mexico’s first match of the Mundial? Let us know in the comments, and if you know of another great spot showing the games, add it below!
