The 2026 World Cup is being played across the United States, Canada and Mexico, so the matches air in the middle of the night here in Thailand. Kick-offs land roughly between 2 AM and 10 AM, and most of Chaweng is shut by the time the late games start. This guide covers where to watch every match in Koh Samui, what it costs, and why HIP is the one restaurant in Chaweng open around the clock for the tournament.
HIP is the only restaurant in Chaweng showing every single game, live, around the clock.
Every match, from the group stage to the final on 19 July, is on at HIP. All 104 games, no exceptions. While other venues pick and choose the big fixtures, we show the lot, so whoever you are here to support, your team is on one of our screens.
With the tournament hosted in North America, kick-offs in Thailand fall through the night and morning. That is the problem every fan on the island runs into: where do you go at 3 AM when the bars have closed? For the World Cup, HIP stays open 24 hours. Walk in at any hour and the football is on.
Early hours, 2 AM to 5 AM: the late knockout fixtures
Breakfast window, 7 AM to 10 AM: the prime-time North American evening games
We run the games across multiple HD screens, so there is no crowding around one television and no missing a goal. Find a seat, order something, and settle in for the match.
300 THB minimum spend per person, and that is it. No cover charge, no booking fee. Walk-ins only, first come first served. Get here early for the big fixtures and the late knockout games to be sure of a good seat.
The kitchen and bar run right through. All-day breakfast for the early morning kick-offs, cocktails and cold beer for the late ones, and a full menu in between. Have a look at the HIP menu before you come down.
HIP is on the street-side entrance of ARKbar Beach Club on Chaweng Beach Road, a short walk from the central strip and the island’s nightlife. You will find us easily from the main road. We do not take reservations. Just walk in, any time during the tournament.
No. We do not take reservations for the football. It is walk-ins only, first come first served. Arrive early for the big knockout games to be sure of a seat.
Yes. All 104 matches, from the group stage to the final on 19 July, on multiple HD screens.
Roughly between 2 AM and 10 AM, because the tournament is hosted in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The late knockout games skew towards the early hours.
No cover charge. A 300 THB minimum spend per person, and that is it.
Yes, for the duration of the tournament, because the games are late at night. Walk in at any hour and the football is on.
On the street-side entrance of ARKbar Beach Club, Chaweng Beach Road. Easy to find from the main road.
Every game, every night, until the final on 19 July. Questions about a particular kick-off time?
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