Multiple venues in Sutton Coldfield will open during the early hours of Monday, July 6, to show the Mexico v England World Cup Round of 16 match, which kicks off at 1am at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.
England topped their group with seven points after two wins and a draw, but nearly exited in the Round of 32 against DR Congo. Harry Kane scored twice in the 75th minute and later to secure a 2-1 win, setting up the clash with Mexico.
Match background and significance
The Azteca Stadium, known as Mexico City Stadium for the 2026 World Cup, has hosted two previous finals and holds bitter memories for England fans. Diego Maradona's Hand of God goal and his subsequent wonder goal led to Argentina's 2-1 win in the 1986 quarter-final. England will seek to avenge that defeat and progress to the quarter-finals.
Mexico has lost only twice at the Azteca in competitive games since it opened in 1966, the year England won the World Cup.
Sutton Coldfield town centre venues
The Gate Inn in Mill Street will have six big screens and no booking required. It plans to stay open until 3am, with potential extension for extra time or penalties.
The Royal offers Sutton's biggest screen, with bookings at £6 per person and last entry at 10pm. It will be open until 3.30am, possibly longer for penalties.
Boldmere venues
The Lounge in Boldmere Road opens for free but bookings are essential. Contact shaunjpreece@gmail.com or 07538 370374.
90 Boldmere offers free entry but tables must be pre-booked, with last entry at midnight.
Boldmere St Michael's FC in Church Road requires tickets at £6 including a cheeseburger. Doors open at 10pm, burger at 12.30am, and happy hour from 1am to 4am. Call 07508 682 405.
Reddicap/New Hall venue
Sutton United FC in Coleshill Road will host an open mic and DJ from 9pm to 4am, with food and drink served. No reservations, first-come first-served.
Four Oaks/Mere Green venues
Soho Tavern in Mere Green offers a deal of two drinks and a pizza for £10 with bookings required, calling it a fans zone lock-in.
Plough and Harrow in Slade Road welcomes fans, promising a big match atmosphere and cold beers. The pub said, "Sleep can wait, England can't!" and noted that Mexico has never lost in tournament football at the Azteca.
The Four Oaks in Belwell Lane will show the match with bookings required. Contact 0121 308 1460.
Whitehouse Common venue
White Horse in Whitehouse Common Road is taking bookings with no payment required via Greene King's website.
