The 2022 World Cup is presently the talk of the town. Soccer fans are now in the midst of deciding where they are going to watch the games. The good news is that there are a bunch of options these days, not just one or two diehard venues. The most recent pub to enter the watch ring is Banshee Irish Pub (The Banshee) at 257 Franklin St, downtown Buffalo.
Up until this year, most of the best places to watch the World Cup have been smaller in nature. That is not the case with The Banshee, which has teamed up with the Buffalo Chapter of the American Outlaws (AO Buffalo) to host three World Cup watch parties for the US National Team games (playing in Qatar). The Banshee features two sprawling floors, numerous TVs, and a large covered patio.
The local chapter of the American Outlaws – founded by a small group of friends who were looking for fun places to watch the World Cup – is the 51st chapter in the club. Altogether there are over 200 chapters nationally, with over 30,000 members. Locally, members pay to be in the club, but the watch parties are open to everyone, members or not.
“We have been waiting 8 years to host World Cup watch parties for the US Men’s team, and we couldn’t be more excited to call the Banshee our home for the 2022 World Cup. With 21 TVs, 2 floors, and a covered patio we certainly have a lot of space and we are excited for everyone to join us. We want to pack the place to support the red, white, and blue,” said Jeff Fabin, President of AO Buffalo.
“We here at The Banshee are very excited for the World Cup and even more thrilled to be named headquarters for the American Outlaws Buffalo Chapter. We’re a little bummed Ireland didn’t make it but we’ll be open for every game and cheering on Team USA,” stated Conor Hawkins, Co-owner of The Banshee Irish Pub.
“This is an opportunity to come together with other passionate fans in your community to experience the highs and lows of the pinnacle event of sports- and cheer on our young and exciting U.S. Men’s National Team,” said Justin Brunken, American Outlaws Co-Founder
USA World Cup watch party details:
Monday, November 21st, 2pm EST- United States vs Wales
Friday, November 25th, 2pm EST- United States vs England
Tuesday, November 29th, 2pm EST- United States vs Iran