Following England’s 2-1 victory over Norway in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final on Saturday night (July 11), Co-op Live has announced it will once again host a watch party. The venue will become one of Manchester’s biggest fanzones as the Three Lions continue their quest for World Cup glory this week in the semi-final.
On Wednesday 15th July from 6pm, football fans from across the region can gather at the UK’s largest indoor arena to watch England take on Argentina in the semi-final. The match, kicking off at 8pm (BST), will be played at Atlanta Stadium.
Co-op Live transforms into the “ultimate World Cup watch party“
England fans looking for the perfect place to watch the World Cup can head to Vertu Place. Co-op Live is turning its massive ground-floor space into “the ultimate World Cup watch party”, promising an electric atmosphere that rivals the UK’s biggest live events. Supporters can catch every second of the action on a huge 23-metre 4K HD screen, all while staying comfortable in a fully air-conditioned space — the perfect escape from the current heatwave.
Plus, the excitement starts well before kick-off, with a packed schedule of DJs, live music, and fan engagement activities. To top it all off, fans can also enjoy pints starting at just £6.50, alongside food options from Big Chicken, Co-op Kitchen, and Soundbites, making it an all-in-one destination for match day.
How much is the England Semi-Final Watch Party at Co-op Live and how to book
The England Semi-Final watch party at Co-op Live will take place on Wednesday 15th July 2026, with doors opening from 6pm. Kick-off will start at 8pm, with last entry to the venue at 8pm.
Tickets cost £10 including booking fees and are available to book here.
How to get to Co-op Live
Co-op Live is a 25-minute walk from the centre of Manchester, and you can follow the step-free CityLink Walking Route to the arena. Limited Official Vertu parking is available at Co-op Live, and must be pre-booked ahead of the event online.
Frequent trams run on the Ashton-Piccadilly line to the Etihad Campus stop, located directly next to the venue. Trams run every 7.5 minutes from the city centre.
📍Co-op Live, Etihad Campus, 1 Sportcity Way, Manchester M11 3DL
