Soccer fans from around the world cannot wait for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 to begin, and fans in Taiwan are no exception.
People will be able to watch some of the games on Chinese Television System Inc. (CTS) and Public Television Service (PTS), and every game will be shown on ELTA TV, which can be accessed with a subscription or via MOD.
In the group stage of the tournament, there will be four matches a day, at 6 p.m., 9 p.m., midnight, and 3 a.m.
Some may prefer to go to bars and restaurants to enjoy the action, and CNA has compiled information on which bars and restaurants in Taiwan’s six biggest cities will be showing some or all of the matches played.
Taipei
Brass Monkey
Broadcasting all matches in the group stage (information about the Round of 16 and after to be announced in the future)
Charge: NT$300 (US$9.6) per individual/match
Reservation: Only reservations of at least 6 or more seats accepted
Tel: (02) 2547-5050
Charlie’s Sports Bar
Broadcasting all 64 World Cup matches
Charge: NT$500 per individual/game; bronze-medal match NT$800 per individual/match; gold-medal match NT$1,000 per individual/match
Tel: (02) 2736-8270
The Adlon
Broadcasting all 64 World Cup matches
Charge: No cover charge before Round of 16; NT$300 per individual/match (comes with one drink) starting with the Round of 16; NT$800 (2 beverages) per individual/game for bronze- & gold-medal matches
Tel: (02)2325-4433
Hooters bars
Ching Cheng store
Broadcasting almost all World Cup matches (please check beforehand)
Charge: NT$350~NT$700 per individual/match depending on the match
Tel: (02) 2716-5168
Xin Yi A13 store
Broadcasting all 64 World Cup match
Charge: NT$700-4,000 per individual/match, depending on the match
Tel: (02)2729-0168
Old Brick
Broadcasting all 64 World Cup matches
Charge: Minimum of NT$500 per individual before the quarterfinals (for up to two matches); minimum of NT$800 per individual starting with the quarterfinals
Tel: 0987-693-761
The Three Lions Inn
Broadcasting all 64 World Cup matches (semi-outdoors)
Charge: Minimum of NT$500 per individual/match during the group stage; details for the Round of 16 and after to be announced on Facebook
Tel: (02)2597-9716
On Tap
Broadcasting all 64 World Cup matches
Charge: NT$300 per individual/2hr from Sunday to Wednesday; NT$400 on Thursday; NT$500 on Friday and Saturday Customers will have to pay a deposit for a reservation
Reservations accepted ONLY by email: ontapworldcup22@gmail.com
New Taipei
G+9
Guoguang store (Banqiao Dist.)
Broadcasting all 64 matches, but ONLY IF reservations are made Regular business hours: 5 p.m.-1 a.m. Charge: NT$500 per individual (no time limit)
Tel: (02) 2965-1900
Taoyuan
Mix Bistro
Broadcasting all games between 5:30 p.m. and 2 a.m. from Fri. to Wed. (closed on Thu.)
Charge: One beverage per individual (no time limit)
Tel: (03) 336-9008
Panther Restaurant
Broadcasting all 64 World Cup games
Charge: Minimum of NT$350 per individual (no time limit)
Tel: (03) 339-5833
Taichung
ChangeX Beer
Broadcasting matches from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. from Wednesday to Sunday during the World Cup; reservations accepted for matches later than 2 a.m. and games on Monday and Tuesday.
Charge: Minimum of NT$400 per person (no time limit)
Tel: (04) 2371-3283
迷路&Elk
Broadcasting all matches EXCEPT FOR those starting at 3 a.m.
Charge: Minimum of NT$200 (no time limit)
Tel: (04) 2236-2066
Cheer Sports Bar
Broadcasting all 64 World Cup matches
Charge: Minimum NT$800 per individual (no time limit)
Tel: (04) 2380-5203
Sachsen Beer Bar
Broadcasting all matches EXCEPT FOR matches starting at 3 a.m.
Charge: NT$300 per individual (no time limit)
Tel: (04) 2316-6808
Check Facebook for any changes
Ludwel Craft Beer Restaurant
Broadcasting ALMOST all matches during business hours and ALL popular matches (please check beforehand)
Charge: Minimum of NT$200+10% service fee per individual/match during group stages (NT$500+10% service fee for popular matches); NT$500+10% service fee for quarterfinals and semifinals; minimum for bronze and gold-medal matches not yet decided
Tel: (04) 2328-8686
Check Facebook for any updated information
Tainan
The Artful Dodger
Broadcasting all matches during business hours
Also accepts reservations for matches broadcast during non-business hours, with a minimum total charge of NT$3,600
Charge: NT$250/2hr per individual
Tel: (06)237-0370
Fat Chef Restaurant
Broadcasting all matches from Sunday to Thursday (no broadcasts on Friday and Saturday)
Charge: Minimum of NT$300 per individual (no time limit)
Tel: (06) 221-1675
Kaohsiung
Drafthouse
Broadcasting all 64 games IF reservations are made
Charge: Minimum of NT$500 per individual (no time limit)
Tel: (07) 552-4466
Reservations are strongly suggested
甘ma店美式運動酒吧
Broadcasting all World Cup matches that start at 9 p.m. or after (no games starting at 6 p.m.)
Charge: Minimum of NT$500+10% service fee per individual (no time limit)
Tel: (07) 269-2955
Source: Focus Taiwan News Channel