Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterNot everybody who watches football and follows an international team spends their days overseas knocking back pints of beer like as if there were rumours of a global hops shortage, but there's no denying that alcohol and away days are a natural fit for some.World Cup 2026 is no exception and supporters who like a beer are being welcomed with open arms by three host nations with thriving beer cultures of their own. Still, the fans in the stadiums are a captive audience for high prices and they're certainly encountering those.The 16 venues hosting matches at World Cup 2026 are not restricted in any way by FIFA. They're free to charge as little or as much as they choose for food and beverages throughout the tournament.Play our free match predictor and win �1kThis colossus of a World Cup is still in its very early stages but there have been complaints from fans of many of the 48 competing nations in the United States, Canada and Mexico already.Food and drink in major event venues is an efficient way to empty a bank account at the best of times but the modern World Cup, hosted in part in the headquarters of global capitalism, is levels beyond. You may like How much will it cost to attend World Cup 2026 matches using public transport? FIFA World Cup 2026 fixtures & complete schedule England World Cup 2026 tickets available at massively inflated prices in crazy FIFA resale Where is the most expensive beer at the World Cup?In all, there are 16 venues hosting World Cup matches this summer. Two of them are in Canada, three in Mexico and the balance in the United States, where both England and Scotland will play all three of their Group fixtures.According to a study published by legendary Italian sports daily Gazzetta dello Sport, the nine most expensive World Cup stadiums to buy beer, on average, are all in the United States.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Higher prices have been spotted and local tax requirements change the picture slightly, but the venue with the World Cup's most expensive average price for a 16oz serving of beer is reportedly SoFi Stadium, where fans can expect to part with $16.50 around �12.30 in sterling.AT&T Stadium also clocks in at more than $15, while only seven venues are charging less than $10 on average. Gillette Stadium is the only one of those in the United States.The three cheapest average beer prices are Estadio BBVA, Estadio Azteca and Estadio Akron, the three Mexican stadiums in use at World Cup 2026. What to read next World Cup 2026 fan zones: Where to watch World Cup matches across the host nations New York's Penn Station closure, 27-mile train journeys and 450% price hikes: World Cup travel chaos and cost continues How to watch World Cup 2026: FREE live streams, groups, next matches Swipe to scroll horizontallyAverage prices of 16oz serving in World Cup stadiums (Source: playerstime)StadiumCityHost NationAverage Beer PriceSoFi StadiumLos AngelesUnited States$16.50AT&T StadiumDallasUnited States$16.00MetLife StadiumNew York/New JerseyUnited States$14.50Levi's StadiumSan FranciscoUnited States$14.50NRG StadiumHoustonUnited States$12.00Hard Rock StadiumMiamiUnited States$12.00Lincoln Financial FieldPhiladelphiaUnited States$11.50Arrowhead StadiumKansas CityUnited States$10.15Lumen FieldSeattleUnited States$10.00BMO FieldTorontoCanada$9.50Mercedes-Benz StadiumAtlantaUnited States$8.50BC PlaceVancouverCanada$8.50Gillette StadiumBostonUnited States$8.25Estadio BBVAMonterreyMexico$5.75Estadio AztecaMexico CityMexico$2.80Estadio AkronGuadalajaraMexico$2.75Where will England and Scotland fans visit in the group stage?Scotland started their Group C fixtures with a 1-0 win over Haiti at the rebadged Boston Stadium (Gillette Stadium) and will be back there against Morocco for their second match.Hard Rock Stadium will host their final group game against Brazil. Scotland fans can expect to pay around $12.00 (�8.90) for a beer on average inside the stadium in Miami.England kick off their Group L campaign at AT&T Stadium on Wednesday. At an average cost of $16.00 (�11.90), beer will be high on the expenses list for that game against Croatia.The Three Lions will also play group fixtures against Ghana at Gillette Stadium and against Panama at MetLife Stadium, the third-highest in terms of average beer price.Would you pay top dollar for a pint at a World Cup match? Let us know your views below...TOPICSScotlandEnglandWorld CupWorld Cup 2026Chris NeeChris is a Warwickshire-based freelance football writer specialising in West Midlands football, the Premier League, the EFL and the J.League. He is the author of the High Protein Beef Paste football newsletter and owner of Aston Villa Review. He supports Coventry Sphinx.
