Not to understand why people keep asking about child friendly places to watch the England football match tonight?

Because they don't have a living room, a tv, a tv licence, family, friends and neighbours?

Or maybe they want somewhere that's got lots of people and atmosphere?

Weirdest post and there's some odd ones about

Fair enough, hadn't RTFT.

As multiple people on this thread have said, there are local places that are not pubs that are screening it, and advertising it as a family event.

You really don't understand?

What is it about "child friendly" that's troubling you?

There’s a farm near us that also does camping, they host bbqs and things for Father’s Day or Christmas events/summer fair. They are showing it on a big screen with a bbq, selling cider/beer. Very family friendly, it’s a way of watching in a bigger group with a great atmosphere that isn’t a pub full of beered up lads.

I don't really understand the question either, but then as far as I'm concerned kids don't belong in pubs in the evening. Daytime/for a meal, fair enough, but I think pubs should be adult-only spaces in the evening.

If they want somewhere child-friendly to watch, they can watch at home, surely.

Why are you so definite about what people should or shouldn't do?

There will be many small and older kids at our village football screening tonight. It will be great fun whatever the outcome

It's on BBC and ITV so they can watch it at home.

They want somewhere with a bit more atmosphere than their living room to watch but also want to bring their kids. If we win it would very much be one of those 'once in a lifetime' experiences that would be nice to be celebrating with other people.

Yes. So invite people over. You want people who aren’t random strangers who have been drinking since noon then invite friends over. What is so complicated.

Yes, you are missing something.

It's fun to watch sport in the company of others.

I can't believe I'm having to explain that.

@brightyellowflower
No way should adults have to mind what they're doing to accommodate the parents who simply can't be arsed to sit and watch it in their own living rooms.

I'd say that "can't be arsed" is the wrong turn of phrase in this sentence.
But I'm forrin' so I'll refrain from explaining the nuance of English colloquialism.

I also manage to comprehend the question that OP is struggling with... Maybe I'm already pints behind the English folk this afternoon 🍺🍻

Why don't they watch it at home? If they want company, invite the neighbours over to share a pre-match pizza.

Or am I missing something?

I'm going to a local event venue who are showing the match on a giant screen. They are giving all the kids a pizza as part of the entry price (£5) and they're going to have inflatables outside. It's very much promoted as a family event.

My DH and kids are off to our local sports club to watch along with many other families (I’m stuck at home because I’m ill unfortunately or I’d be there too!). There’s a bar so some people will be drinking but the vibe is family friendly which is really nice to be part of. I’m gutted that I can’t go!

They've relaxed some licences and extended opening hours. But the pub has to have the ability to section off the child friendly area etc.

I’m not in the UK so not invested in this but we have our own equivalents. Churches often put games on ‘the big screen’, some of my kids private schools would also do it in school hall (P&C would them fire up bbq, soft drink stall, cake stall etc to make $$). Where I am we also have a few public areas where local councils erect huge blow up screens, they are alcohol free areas and there are often food stalls that come to service the event (they pay a fee to council to be there that in total covers cost of portable loo’s and extra garbage removal/area clean up the event ensues).

So, lots of options people might be asking about instead of just pubs/clubs. Keep in mind lots of teens who are under drinking age and don’t have early bed requirements need to be catered for and often like to view with other supporters rather than on their lounge at home.

No they aren't. I go out to watch the football and boxing and two of the pubs I go in wouldn't put up with that behaviour. The fellas in there wouldn't and yes, we still have a laugh and get tipsy, a few get pissed but aren't a bother.
A lot of pubs are allowing kids in later than usual, but not around the bar. The two pubs I've been in this morning (one for breakfast ) have different sections and one has a playpark and covered area, seperate to a smoking area. Two pubs we've passed on the way home have bouncy castles outside. But as said community centers and church halls etc are also showing it. The community centre opposite were we had breakfast did England themed crafts his morning and a football themed cup cake. The match entry later is (cheaply) ticketed.
Football + pub doesn't mean scum behaviour.

😂 Yep

So presumably people are asking for places other than pubs, that are showing the match.

I won't be watching, and my DC will be asleep. But it's not difficult to understand that some people might want to know if anywhere local, other than a pub, is showing it.

I think a lot of pubs have something in their licences about under 18/16 (can’t remember which) not being allowed in after 9pm. Game would still be on at that point

What an absolutely bizarre post.

Our village is putting a screen up in the village hall and there will be loads of kids there. Alcohol will be served but it will be fine as not everyone that watches football is a pissed monster.

An example of the sort of places they are looking for is my local cricket club. They are screening it with a BBQ and the sports pitches open for kids to run around on. That's what they mean. Don't know why everyone is assuming they're asking about pubs. It isn't really tricky to grasp. People want to share a potentially historic sporting evening as a family and with others.