For the first time, the Welsh women's national football team has qualified for an international tournament, and head coach Rhian Wilkinson is leading a squad of top-tier talent onto the pitch for the historic attempt to bring home the trophy. That means Cardiff is set to celebrate the best way possible, by showing every game live and direct from Switzerland. Cheer on the team from the comfort of these local spots, with a Pepsi MAX to hand, naturally. We’ve even popped our picks on a map here for you to save for later.
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Looking for sports screenings with a side of entertainment? Tenpin Cardiff Nantgarw offers (inhales) tenpin bowling, arcade games, karaoke, escape rooms and laser tag – all under one roof. Plus, you’ve got live Women’s Euro matches on the telly and tasty scran delivered straight to your lane. Need we say more?
Parc Nantgarw, Cardiff CF15 7QX
When you aren’t cheering on the Welsh side indoors, you’ve got the sprawling beer garden of the Eli Jenkins to soak up some sunlight. Head on over to catch all the latest games on the big screens and make a full meal of it with a pre-game hangout with a couple of drinks, plates of classic pub grub and uninterrupted sunlight, setting yourself up nicely for kick-off.
Bay, 7-8 Bute Crescent, Cardiff CF10 5AN
Football fever is taking over Brewhouse & Kitchen all the way through to July 27. Watch every kick, foul and goal on the big screens with flowing beers and Pepsi MAXs to keep you fuelled. Once the final whistle goes, head to the large gardens, the airy conservatory or anywhere inside before tucking into burgers, steaks and loaded waffle fries.
Sophia Cl, Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9HW
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The Philharmonic has something for everyone, Philly Bar offers a relaxed location for a chilled tipple, there’s The Artium’s lush suntrap, and finally, the massive central 360-degree service bar, Three Sixty, is a rowdy spot for sports fixtures. Enjoy plenty of yell-along moments with a few lush spots – in the same venue – to chill out afterwards.
76-77 St Mary St, Cardiff CF10 1FA
The Beverley is a proper character-filled pub, toting a sunny beer garden and live sports screenings from BT and Sky Sports. Enjoy cheering on the Welsh team from the comfort of a charming Victorian townhouse with a variety of crowd-pleasing plates on the menu. Finish it off with a Pepsi MAX or two, and you’ve got yourself a top way to watch.