Where to watch the World Cup in Yorkshire

The largest ever FIFA World Cup kicks off later, taking place across the USA, Canada and Mexico.

World Cup fever is well and truly here, with England looking to remedy 60 years of hurt and 47 other countries looking to stop them.

Whilst you could watch all 104 games from the comfort of your own home, there are venues all over Yorkshire showing the action from across the pond.

In Leeds, TheBrotherhood of Pursuits and Pleasures is aiming to show all 104 games live - from the group stages to the final in New Jersey on 19 July.

Fans can watch the action across more than 25 screens amongst "packed-out crowds and an electric matchday buzz" in their city centre venue on New Briggate.

The venue will show the 01:00, 02:00 and 03:00 GMT kick off matches with its late licence running until 03:00.

Owner Seema Dhiman said they would determine how popular the 05:00 matches are before applying for a later licence and the possibility of staying open until the early morning.

For England and Scotland's group stage games - live musicians, playing themed music will add to the atmosphere.

Dhiman said: "We're a sports bar through and through. When I set up The Brotherhood, it was about sport and nothing else. It'll always come first."

Despite the challenges of hosting all 104 games, Dhiman insisted there was no other option.

"It wasn't even a decision, it's just what we do," she added.

Dhiman said her Leeds venue sold out of tickets for England and Scotland's matches two months ago.

An estimated 55 million additional pints are likely to be poured if England make it to the World Cup Final, according to the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA).

James Hawkins from the BBPA said the the trade body had been working closely with the government to allow pubs to open during matches into the night.

Last month, the association said 161 pubs closed in the first three months of the year across England, Scotland and Wales, equating to the loss of about 2,400 jobs.

Earlier this year, the government announced business rates support for pubs after warnings from the sector that further tax changes could lead to more closures. The 15% tax relief for pubs and music venues came into effect in April.

Elsewhere, the 02 Academy in Leeds will be staging a large fan park for England's group stage games, hosted by 4TheFans, who claim to be the biggest fan park organisers in the country.

Tickets start at £5, whilst a table ticket is also available for £20. Those with more hope than others can buy a ticket for the knockout games already - with a money-back guarantee.

At the West End Gold Club in Halifax, their 1906 Club House will be showing the Three Lions in action.

The club house will offer free entry alongside drinks and snacks, and if the action on the screens isn't running to script - they are putting on a sweepstake with a chance to win a free "bucket of beer" to keep spirits high.

It may be the summer break, but Huddersfield Town will reopen the doors of their Accu Stadium, this time for England's games.

Fans can watch the action on big screens in their H Town internal fan zone, with doors open two hours before kick-off.

Under 12s go free, whilst adults tickets are priced at £5 to cheer on the Three Lions in their 750-capacity room.

Kapital Beer Hall & Restaurant in Sheffield will also be showing every game live across big screens over two floors alongside a pre-match DJ.

With its 300-person capacity, the venue is one of the largest in Sheffield to show the football and will offer fans a "European beer hall experience", organisers say.

No booking is required but, naturally, arriving early for England's matches is recommended.

Many say football is more art and theatre than sport, so fittingly Rotherham's historical Empire Theatre will be screening all England's group fixtures.

The theatre, which opened in 1913 and recently underwent restoration, will offer free tickets for the games, whilst fans can take advantage of the two-pint pitchers on sale once inside.

Penistone Church FC, the non-league club where England's John Stones started his career, will also be showing the action.

The departing Manchester City defender, also known by the nom de plumes of "Penistone Pirlo" and the "Barnsley Beckenbauer" played for PCFC before being scouted by the Tykes.

They will be showing the football on several large screens in their clubhouse.

The Lysander Arms in York is also promising to show all 104 World Cup games at their pub, complete with a beer garden.

The action will be spread across five screens and walk-ins are welcome too.

Food from their outdoor Burger Shack and Pizza Oven is also available.

Across the city, cocktail bar Manahatta are putting on a two-hour bottomless brunch for all of the three England group stage matches.

Fans have to order a main meal to enjoy the bottomless drinks during the game, whilst a live DJ will keep the music flowing behind all the sporting action.

Domestic interest in the World Cup starts first with Scotland, who face Haiti in their opener, whilst England's first group match will see them face Croatia (All times BST).

England:

vs Croatia, 17 June @ 20:00

vs Ghana, 23 June @ 20:00

vs Panama, 27 June @ 21:00

Scotland:

vs Haiti, 13 June @ 02:00

vs Morocco, 19 June @ 23:00

vs Brazil, 24 June @ 23:00

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