Where to Watch Live Sport in Mandurah

Looking for the best places to watch live sport in Mandurah? From AFL and NRL to cricket, basketball, soccer, UFC and boxing, Mandurah has plenty of sports bars, breweries and waterfront pubs where you can catch the action.

Whether you’re planning a day out with mates or looking for a family-friendly venue where the kids can play, here are some of the top places to watch the big game in Mandurah.

The Peninsula Mandurah

Catch the game with a waterfront view at The Peninsula Mandurah, known locally as The Pen.

Set on the water overlooking Mandjar Bay, The Peninsula screens a range of local and international sport, including AFL, NRL, basketball, rugby and selected Main Event fixtures.

Order food and drinks directly from your phone and have them brought to your table, so you won’t have to miss a crucial goal, try or final-quarter comeback.

Best for: Waterfront views, food and drinks, and watching sport with mates.

Brighton Hotel

Located in the heart of the Mandurah Foreshore, Brighton Hotel is a convenient place to settle in for a major sporting event.

Charlie’s Sports Bar regularly screens live sport, while selected fixtures may receive an even bigger treatment in the venue’s outdoor beer garden.

With pub meals, drinks and the Eastern Foreshore just across the road, it’s an easy place to make an afternoon or evening of it. Once the final siren sounds, you’ll also be within walking distance of the foreshore’s restaurants, bars and attractions.

Best for: Major sporting events, a beer-garden atmosphere and a central foreshore location.

Murphy’s Irish Pub

There is nothing quite like watching a close game surrounded by a lively pub crowd.

Overlooking Mandjar Bay on the Mandurah Foreshore, Murphy’s Irish Pub combines the atmosphere of a traditional Irish pub with live local and international sport. Multiple plasma and cinema screens make it easy to follow the action from around the venue.

Murphy’s has also opened its brand-new Sky Bar, bringing the pub’s warm hospitality to a rooftop setting with elevated views across Mandjar Bay. The rooftop is accessible by a 10-person lift and opens from Wednesday to Sunday, weather permitting.

Pair the match with a pint and a hearty pub meal, then head upstairs for a drink overlooking the water.

Best for: Irish-pub atmosphere, large screens and a Mandurah Foreshore location.

Boundary Island Brewery

Enjoy locally brewed beer, waterfront views and live sport at Boundary Island Brewery.

Located at Mandurah Quay Resort in Erskine, this award-winning brewery offers relaxed dining beside the Peel-Harvey Estuary. Major sporting events are shown on the venue’s screens, making it a great option for groups wanting to combine the game with craft beer and a long lunch.

Boundary Island Brewery is also one of the best family-friendly places to watch sport in Mandurah, with an outdoor playground for younger visitors.

Best for: Craft beer, waterfront dining and a relaxed game-day atmosphere.
Family friendly: Offers an outdoor children’s playground.

Oceanic Bar + Grill Mandurah

Watch the action beside the water at Oceanic Bar + Grill, also known as OBG.

Overlooking the picturesque Dolphin Quay Marina, OBG combines a relaxed waterfront atmosphere with alfresco decking and a modern Australian menu. Screens around the venue make it a great place to enjoy food and drinks while watching a major sporting event.

Its location at Dolphin Quay also makes it easy to combine the game with a walk around the marina, waterfront shopping or a longer day exploring Mandurah.

Best for: Live sport, relaxed alfresco dining and waterfront views at Dolphin Quay.

The Cut Tavern Bar & Bistro

Take in panoramic views across the Dawesville Cut while watching the game at The Cut Tavern Bar & Bistro in Wannanup.

This relaxed waterfront tavern screens major sporting fixtures and offers TAB facilities, alongside an extensive food and drinks menu. Its sweeping water and sunset views make it a scenic option for an afternoon match, casual lunch or evening out with friends.

Open seven days a week, The Cut Tavern is also a convenient stop for visitors exploring Mandurah’s southern coastal suburbs.

Best for: Live sport, TAB facilities and panoramic views across the Dawesville Cut.

Friar Tucks

Head south to Friar Tucks in Wannanup for live sport, hearty pub food and a relaxed beer-garden atmosphere.

This Irish-inspired pub screens sporting fixtures throughout the year and offers plenty of space to settle in with friends or family. Its garden setting makes it particularly inviting for an afternoon match when the weather is fine.

There is also a play area in the beer garden, helping keep younger family members entertained while the adults watch the game.

Best for: A relaxed beer garden, generous pub meals and an Irish-pub atmosphere.
Family friendly: The beer garden offers a kids play area and lawn space for kids to run around.

The Sporting Globe Mandurah

When sport is the main event, The Sporting Globe Bar & Grill Mandurah is an easy choice.

Located at Mandurah Forum, this dedicated sports bar features more than 50 screens, including private booths with individual touchscreen TVs. With AFL, NRL, NBA, NFL, UFC and other major sporting events shown throughout the year, there is rarely a bad seat in the house.

The menu is made for game day, with wings, loaded parmas, burgers, steaks and plenty of pub favourites.

Best for: Multiple games, plenty of screens and a lively sports-bar atmosphere.
Family friendly: Kids’ menu available with a playground next to the venue.

Peel Alehouse

Peel Alehouse in Halls Head is ideal for pub meals and live sport.

Its dedicated Sports Bar broadcasts sport across several large television screens and includes full TAB facilities. The comfortable lounge seating and broad drinks selection make it a convenient place to watch everything from AFL and cricket to UFC and international fixtures.

Families can dine in the separate bistro, which offers a children’s menu and dedicated kids’ play area.

Best for: A dedicated sports bar, large screens and a relaxed local atmosphere.
Family friendly: Yes, with a kids’ menu and children’s play area in the Family Bistro.

Cobblers Tavern

Located in Falcon, Cobblers Tavern combines relaxed dining, live entertainment and a dedicated sports bar.

Catch AFL, NRL and other major fixtures across multiple screens, with full TAB facilities available. The venue also offers a restaurant, regular food specials and live music, making it easy to stay on after the game.

Best for: Live sport in Falcon, multiple screens and full TAB facilities.
Family friendly: Families are welcome with an enclosed kids’ playground in the restaurant area.

Family-Friendly Places to Watch Sport in Mandurah

Watching the game with children in tow? Friar Tucks, Cobblers and Peel Alehouse are particularly convenient for families, with dedicated play areas for kids. 

Other venues welcome families for lunch or dinner but may not have on-site playgrounds. If you’re visiting with younger children, contact the venue before booking to confirm where the game will be shown and whether your table will be close to the play area.

Make a Weekend of It in Mandurah

Travelling to Mandurah for a big game? Turn it into a waterfront weekend away.

Before the first bounce, tip-off or kick-off, take a cruise through Mandurah’s waterways, enjoy lunch overlooking Mandjar Bay, visit the Giants of Mandurah or spend some time along the coast.

Then find a table at one of Mandurah’s sports bars, order your game-day favourites and settle in for the main event. When the match is over, you’ll find plenty of restaurants, bars and waterfront venues nearby to keep the weekend going.